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Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

Factbox-The nine midterm races that will decide control of the US Senate

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3. While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day

How did college football coaches making debuts fare? We ranked all 31 of them

How did college football coaches making debuts fare? We ranked all 31 of them

There were 31 college football coaches making the first season debut's in their new jobs in Week 0 and Week 1. How did they all fare? We ranked them.

National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50

Check the current 2026 season records for top high school football programs across every state in the country.

College football games today: Week 1 schedule, times, TV channels

College football games today: Week 1 schedule, times, TV channels

Week 1 of the 2026 college football season is underway, with 68 games set for Saturday, Sept. 5. Here's a schedule, including times and TV channels:

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

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Abdul El-Sayed could win rural Michigan if GOP doesn't show up | Opinion

Abdul El-Sayed could win rural Michigan if GOP doesn't show up | Opinion

The number of Abdul El-Sayed buttons at the Shiawassee County Fair may be emblematic of Republicans' struggle to reach voters.

Week 1: College Football Saturday Schedule and Open Thread

Week 1: College Football Saturday Schedule and Open Thread

Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

Americans hit with record-high Labor Day Weekend gasoline prices

By Nicole Jao, Liz Hampton and Georgina McCartney NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans face record-high gasoline prices for Labor Day weekend, just as political campaigns kick off for midterm Congressional elections.

Battleground candidates head to GOP convention. Could it backfire?

Battleground candidates head to GOP convention. Could it backfire?

The convention program released by the Republican National Committee includes Senate candidates in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

Trump bets on himself as midterm savior. Will 'Trumpapalooza' backfire?

Trump bets on himself as midterm savior. Will 'Trumpapalooza' backfire?

Trump is putting himself center stage in the midterms with a Dallas convention, even as his low approval rating threatens to drag down GOP candidates.