Democratic Election Tracker

New polls show Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley by at least 7 points weeks before the election.

• Trafalgar has Cooper at 48.8% to Whatley's 40.9%,...

Early in-person voting now underway in over twenty states lets Democrats drive turnout among episodic voters and optimize resources before Election...

Rural voters will play a vital role on November 3 in deciding whether Republicans retain majorities in both chambers, with the House hinging on 21 tossup districts and the Senate on seven key races.

Cook Political Report moved four Republican-held gubernatorial contests toward Democrats less than a month before the midterms, citing polling gains...

Democrats hold a clear advantage in national party image, with 43% of Americans viewing them favorably versus 35% for Republicans. They lead on...

Barack Obama is heading to Cleveland on Oct. 24 to campaign with Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton, aiming to flip the Senate seat and governor's race in...

• South Dakota: Nikki Gronli runs for open at-large seat on kitchen-table economic issues after no Democratic representation since 2011
• Gronli...

Two moves are quietly reshaping conditions ahead of the midterms:

• Reduced oversight: The US refused ODIHR monitors for the first time in over 20...

Democratic House candidates are pairing national party resources with local economic messaging in competitive districts.

• McBride in Delaware...

Midterm outcomes will decide if Democrats keep Chuck Schumer or pivot to a new generation.

• Gains lock in Schumer: Seat increases or a majority...

• CNN polling analysis shows a 20-point swing toward Democrats in Texas, giving Talarico a narrow lead over Paxton.
• Prediction markets tilt heavily...

National polls show a clear Democratic edge heading into the 2026 midterms, yet structural barriers could limit gains.

• Marist poll: Democrats lead...

Democrats are expanding volunteer-driven turnout efforts into tough Senate races.

• Arlington activists wrote postcards to Iowa voters for Josh Turek,...

• Montana party chair resigns to endorse independent over Democratic Senate nominee, citing deep divisions
• Past Montana races show Democratic label...

The Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers stands as the pivotal 2026 contest for Democrats, with a win seen as proof that...

• Hochul's targeted Jewish outreach: NY Governor visited the Ohel in Queens to honor the Rebbe and stand with families affected by antisemitism,...

Democratic voter turnout is surging among Black voters in the South, fueled by backlash to Trump policies and a Supreme Court ruling weakening the...

New polling data indicates the president's approval numbers could affect Republicans in Minnesota's midterms. MPR News analysis explores what these figures mean for candidates on the November ballot.

Democrats are contesting long-safe Republican districts as national headwinds against the GOP create openings.

• In PA-1, challenger Bob Harvie ties...

Democratic fundraising is surging in key races, but its ability to deliver a majority remains uncertain.

• Rep. Josh Gottheimer raised over $23...