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4. See your races. Pick your state to see who is running and the latest polls.

Tracking 11 national approval polls, 10 generic-ballot polls and 66 Senate and governor polls, every one linked or credited to its pollster.

House figures: House Press Gallery. Midterm Election 2026 is not an official election source; always confirm with your state or local election office.

1. September 29, 2026Ohio Senate

   In a Marist poll of 1,298 Ohio registered voters, Brown leads Husted 51% to 43%, and 41% say their congressional vote is mainly a vote against President Trump. Marist Poll ↗

2. September 29, 2026National

   Quinnipiac finds registered voters prefer Democrats 51% to 39% for House control, even as 69% disapprove of how congressional Democrats are doing their jobs and 67% disapprove of congressional Republicans. Quinnipiac University Poll ↗

3. September 29, 2026National

   Republican groups are putting more money into Texas and Ohio than into Georgia and North Carolina. Senate Leadership Fund spent more than $100 million on Texas ads this month; in Georgia, Ossoff has spent $57 million on ads while Collins has no airtime reserved yet. AP via WFDD ↗

4. September 29, 2026Georgia Governor

   Data centers split the Georgia governor race: Bottoms wants a temporary statewide moratorium, while Jackson favors letting each community decide. Georgia Recorder ↗

5. September 28, 2026Michigan Senate

   Rogers says El-Sayed cares more about Gaza than gas prices; El-Sayed says he wants tax dollars kept home to rebuild Michigan schools. NBC Montana (Sinclair) ↗

6. September 28, 2026North Carolina Senate

   Whatley dismisses a poll showing Cooper ahead by 15 points as a "trash poll" and says the race is tightening. WUNC ↗

7. September 27, 2026Ohio Governor

   Ramaswamy's main plan is to phase out Ohio's income tax, while Acton points to her work as a physician and public-health official. Both candidates back gas-tax and property-tax relief and tighter rules for data centers. WLRN (NPR) ↗

8. September 25, 2026National

   Fewer debates this year: 21 of 36 governor races and 21 of 35 Senate races have none scheduled. Candidates who have declined or not committed include Acton (D-Ohio), Hobbs (D-Ariz.), Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Paxton (R-Texas). ABC News ↗

9. September 24, 2026Texas Senate

   Talarico challenges Paxton to a debate moderated by Fox News; Paxton has not committed to any debate. The Texas Tribune ↗

10. September 10, 2026National

    Cost of living tops voters' concerns: nearly half of registered voters call it their most important issue, with health care, housing and groceries leading the list. Marketplace / Ipsos ↗

11. September 9, 2026National

    At a two-night Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump pledges a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress. PBS News ↗

12. September 4, 2026Maine Senate

    Jackson agrees to four October debates with Collins; Collins's campaign says it accepted four debates with the same hosts. Early voting starts Oct. 5. Portland Press Herald ↗

Issue list: The Week, September 2, 2026. Slogans are quoted for reporting; Midterm Election 2026 does not endorse any party or candidate.

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