Breaking down early voting trends in 3 states
Early voting data indicates some potentially promising signs for Democrats, particularly in North Carolina and Georgia. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini explains.
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AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed campaign
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Talarico defends abortion stance at town hall
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico appeared on CNN for a town hall Wednesday night and tried to quell doubts about his support for capitalism and immigration enforcement. He also spoke about his position on abortion. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. CNN is owned by CBS News' parent company, Skydance.
Kalshi traders favoring a Democratic Senate
Traders on Kalshi are starting to think Democrats will take control of the Senate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the trends. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
Pollster Frank Luntz on midterms
CBS News polling has shown Latino support for Republicans is far below what it was in 2024. Pollster Frank Luntz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the midterms with 20 days until Election Day.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
Millions of Americans have already voted early
Voters nationwide have cast 3.6 million early ballots with 21 days to go until the November elections. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Vatican reveals Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery; Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece amid White House pressure.
How accurate are polls 22 days from midterms?
The CBS News Battleground Tracker finds that Democrats have an advantage in House races, with 22 days until the November elections. Democratic pollster Charlotte Swasey joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
10/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapses; federal immigration agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home.
Forecaster moves 18 House races toward Democrats
Democrats are seeing another indication of momentum heading into the midterms, with the Cook Political Report shifting 18 more House races toward the party. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell and Washington Sun senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Survey: Young voters swing toward Democrats
New data from the online magazine "The Argument" indicate a huge swing toward Democrats among a key demographic: young voters. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
10/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
New York City officials condemn ICE after agent shoots man; candidates clash during Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan.
Obama backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
Former President Barack Obama is lending his support to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms, headlining a fundraiser and making multiple endorsements, including Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race. Republican strategist Mark Bednar and UnidosUS' Clarissa Martínez De Castro join to discuss the state of the November elections.
Democrats' Senate momentum growing on Kalshi
There's talk of an "expanding map" for Democrats, with states like Texas and even Kansas potentially in play for the November midterms. That's reflected in polling and on prediction markets like Kalshi, a CBS News sponsor. Kalshi head of research Nicole Kagan and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join to unpack the numbers.
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.
Forecast shifts 15 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House seat ratings toward Democrats on Friday and said it was almost impossible for Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini joins to discuss.
WSJ: Conservative podcasts move away from Trump
Is the MAGA movement moving on? New Wall Street Journal data shows right-wing podcasters want to talk about everything but President Trump. Political strategists Leslie Shedd and Ravi Gupta join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Sen. Tim Scott: GOP "in fight for our lives"
CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
New polls show Democrats with edge in Texas
A new Marist poll shows Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton running six points behind James Talarico, his Democratic opponent in the state's Senate race. Political strategists Adam Piper and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis.
More in GOP break with Trump before midterms
More Republicans in competitive races are calling on President Trump to end the war in Iran, hoping to create distance from the president's record-low poll numbers and his inflation-fueling war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
State of key races with 6 weeks until midterms
Tuesday marks six weeks until Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join to unpack the latest numbers.
Vance asks voters to give GOP "another chance"
With the November midterms rapidly approaching, Vice President JD Vance is making a pitch to voters: "Give us another chance." New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni and Cook Political Report managing editor Carrie Dann join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Typically red Senate seats now competitive
New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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