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2022 Midterm Elections
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The upcoming elections that will determine the control of Congress, with significant implications for U.S. policy and governance.
1:09WATCH: Trump says it seems equally hard for GOP to keep House vs. Senate, 3 weeks from midterms
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most…
8:22Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's vulnerability in the midterms
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest…
4:52Water access becomes a top election concern for Arizona voters
For many Arizona voters, the top concern heading into the midterms isn't inflation, immigration or education. It's…
31:24It's not over for Francesca Hong | America, Actually
Most of the focus in this year’s midterms is naturally on Congress. But the battle for control of state legislatures…
6:09How local officials are testing voting machines to ensure election integrity
Midterm election season culminates on one important Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. For…
5:25Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midterms
Fusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election…
7:28Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to win
Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it’s Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the…
4:55Examining the DOJ's effort to prosecute non-citizens accused of voting
Ahead of the midterm elections, the Department of Justice is leading a high-profile effort to catch and prosecute…
38:55Democrats need a stronger message on abortion | America, Actually
Jessica Valenti says Democrats are playing it too safe on abortion. As the founder of Abortion, Every Day on Substack,…
7:55Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's payout promises
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest…
2:02Will Trump's push to tie GOP midterm fate to him backfire?
Jeffrey Goldberg and the panel discussed why President Donald Trump's call for voters to "pretend that I'm on the…
19:13The GOP strategy: Ignore Trump | America, Actually
The Republican Party is in chaos ahead of the midterms, largely thanks to Donald Trump’s dwindling popularity. So GOP…
3:11:10WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally in Alabama as he tries to boost midterm enthusiasm
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most…
5:27A look at how overseas ballots are verified and counted in the midterms
Defense Secretary Hegseth directed military commanders to have a one-day “stand down” this month so service members…
6:14Who's spending big, and where, in most expensive election cycle ever
Spending for this year's midterms is accelerating as we get closer to Election Day. Political correspondent Lisa…
5:53Karl Rove and David Axelrod give their midterm predictions
Karl Rove is known for his hardball politics promoting the GOP. But in the past two weeks, he announced that this year…
7:52Affordability and accountability top priorities if Democrats take House, Jeffries says
The latest polling shows Democrats with a solid shot of regaining control of the House of Representatives in the…
5:28How Blanche is shattering DOJ's standard of political independence
The nation’s top federal law official is drawing scrutiny for his recent political appearances. With just five weeks…
6:35Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms
Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in…
4:25What the Supreme Court's voter-citizenship database decision means for the midterms
The Supreme Court revived a controversial voter-citizenship database less than two months ahead of the midterm…