The 2026 US midterms are breaking spending records, with $11.6 billion projected to be spent on political advertising. Which Senate races are attracting the biggest money, who are the mega-donors backing candidates, and does spending guarantee victory?
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US midterm elections 2026: Inside the most expensive races of the costliest election cycle in US history
The 2026 US midterm elections are on track to become the most expensive election cycle in American history, with political advertising projected to reach $11.6 billion. From Texas and Ohio to Michigan, discover which races are attracting the biggest spending…
Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats in play are a toss-up, which could go in either party’s direction.
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US midterms: The 12 Senate races that are most likely to flip
Months of US election drama come to an end today (November 3). Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats are a toss-up. Here are the 12 states that could reshape the balance of power in Washington
Nine people died when a private jet plummeted 450 feet per second into a Florida roadway, bursting into flames on Sunday (November 1). Who were they?
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Florida plane crash victims: 20-year-old co-pilot, 2 couples, 2 children
A Florida plane crash killed all nine people aboard, including two pilots and a Texas-based entrepreneur, his wife, their two young children, a nanny and two family friends. The Learjet 60 crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Greenacres on November…
Democratic leaders Abdul El-Sayed and Jon Ossoff are the internet's latest crushes. But can attractiveness win over voters?
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The internet is loving Ossoff and El-Sayed. But will good looks help them win US midterms?
The internet can’t get enough of Abdul El-Sayed and Jon Ossoff's videos. Many visuals focus on the Michigan Senate contender’s bulging biceps and the Georgia Senator’s charm. Analysts point out that this content is an attempt by the Democrats to be cool and…
Adam Robinson, an Austin-based tech entrepreneur known for building multi-million-dollar software companies without venture capital, was among nine people killed when a private Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday.
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Adam Robinson: The tech boss whose eerie tweet has resurfaced after death in Florida plane crash
Adam Robinson, founder and CEO of Retention.com and RB2B, was heading to the Bahamas with his wife, two young children, and family friends to celebrate his birthday when their private jet crashed in Florida, killing all nine people on board. The tech entrepreneur's…
Could Donald Trump influence the outcome of the 2026 US midterms? From federal election monitors and voter-roll lawsuits to emergency powers and mail-in ballots, here's what the US president could do and where the courts have drawn the line.
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How Trump could interfere in the 2026 US midterms
As Americans vote in the 2026 US midterm elections, concerns are mounting over President Donald Trump's potential attempts to influence the outcome. From federal election monitors and lawsuits targeting voter rolls to emergency powers and mail-in ballot restrictions…
It is Election Day in the US. From Iran to AI, these are the key voter issues shaping the midterms.
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The 6 factors that define the 2026 United States midterm elections
The 2026 US midterm elections will test President Donald Trump’s leadership as Americans vote on November 3 to decide control of Congress and 36 governorships. Rising living costs, the Iran war, declining approval ratings, redistricting battles and key Senate…
The polls have opened across the United States as Americans vote in the 2026 US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Here's when you will get the first results.
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US midterm elections: When will the results be out? How can you track the voting and counting in India?
Across America and around the world, the US midterm elections are being closely watched. In India, for millions who are closely following the polls, we have a guide to when overnight voting will start and end, when vote counting will begin, and the schedule…
United States President Donald Trump is keeping a close watch on the 2026 US midterms as Republicans fight to retain control of Congress. What are his Election Day plans?
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US midterm elections: What is Donald Trump planning on Election Day as Americans vote?
US President Donald Trump will monitor the November 3 US midterm election results from the White House. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are contested, with Republicans defending narrow majorities
After months of spending billions of dollars and campaigning for the US midterm elections, Americans cast their vote today. In the latest public opinion surveys, Democrats appear to have the upper hand. Here are five possible outcomes after Americans have their say
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How the US midterm elections could unfold: 5 possible outcomes, explained
As Americans vote in the 2026 US midterm election, opinion polls favour the Democrats to win the House, while the Senate remains too close to call. However, polls have not always been reliable. In broad strokes, here are the main possible outcomes after the…
Democrat Jon Ossoff has won the Georgia Senate race, defeating his Republican rival, Mike Collins, by a wide margin. With this, the 39-year-old has cemented himself in American politics.
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Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race: The rise and rise of the 39-year-old Democrat
Jon Ossoff has been re-elected to the Senate in Georgia, defeating Mike Collins, his Republican challenger. The 39-year-old’s victory delivers a critical Senate hold for Democrats in a battleground state
Democratic Representative Chris Pappas has won the midterm election to the US Senate from New Hampshire. With this, he becomes the first openly gay man to serve in the upper chamber of Congress.
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Chris Pappas: The first openly gay man elected to the US Senate
Democrat Chris Pappas has made history by becoming the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. The 46-year-old New Hampshire politician defeated Republican John E Sununu in the November 3 midterms. From his family’s restaurant business to Congress…
In the Alaska Senate race, Dan Sullivan is up against Dan Sullivan. Did you know that in 2019 three Rahul Gandhis were on the ballot in Wayanad?
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2026 US election results: How the tale of ‘2 Dan Sullivans’ in Alaska is similar to 3 ‘Rahul Gandhis’ in India
As Alaska votes, two Dan Sullivans are on the Senate ballot. US President Donald Trump has accused the Democrats of fielding the other Sullivan in an attempt to misguide voters. However, this phenomenon of having namesake candidates isn’t only restricted…
How did former teacher James Talarico pull off a historic upset in Texas, defeat Trump-backed Ken Paxton and help Democrats reclaim the US Senate? Here's how the result could influence the Republican Party and American politics ahead of 2028.
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Texas turns blue: How James Talarico, a former teacher, achieved the near impossible
Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, ending a 32-year Republican hold on statewide offices and helping Democrats reclaim the US Senate. The former teacher's stunning victory delivers a major setback to Donald Trump and triggers…
Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim Senator by winning Michigan race. Not only Democratic supporters but also residents of a coastal town in India are cheering for him.
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US election results: Why Karnataka’s Bhatkal town is watching El-Sayed’s Michigan bid closely
The Michigan Senate saw a close battle between Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. Away from the US, the coastal town of Bhatkal is following this race as the Democrat’s wife, Sarah Jukaku, traces her roots back to India
Vivek Ramaswamy had Donald Trump and JD Vance's backing, millions in campaign spending and Republican support. Yet Democrat Amy Acton pulled off a stunning upset in Ohio. What went wrong for Ramaswamy? Here are the key reasons behind his defeat.
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Ohio election results: Why Vivek Ramaswamy lost the governor’s race to Amy Acton
Vivek Ramaswamy suffered a stunning political setback after losing Ohio's 2026 governor's race to Democrat Amy Acton, despite backing from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Elon Musk. From a controversial attack ad to voter concerns over affordability, here are…
Latina. Woman. Mother. Family. Gina Hinojosa’s deployment of these identities as political weapons was sophisticated, helping the civil-rights lawyer-turned-politician defeat an opponent no one gave her a chance against at the beginning of the race.
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Angry mom to giant slayer: How Democrat Gina Hinojosa became Texas’s governor
Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican governor Greg Abbott to become Texas’s first Latina governor, ending nearly 32 years of Republican control of the governor’s office.
Democrats have handed US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party a harsh defeat as Americans voted for a blue sweep across the nation. They flipped six red states in the Senate, including Kansas and Texas, and more than a dozen in the House.
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Midterm election results: Which states went from red to blue?
Democrats made sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, breaking decades-old Republican strongholds and reclaiming key seats across the country. From Texas and Kansas to Ohio and Georgia, the party secured historic Senate, House and gubernatorial…
The US midterm results have an impact far beyond America. Here is what it means for India.
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US midterm election results: Is the Democratic sweep good news for India?
Democrats have taken control of both chambers of the US Congress in a major setback for President Donald Trump. But what does the 2026 midterm election result mean for India? From trade tariffs and H-1B visas to Russian oil, markets and strategic ties, here…
US President Donald Trump is suffering from midterm 'blues' after Democrats wrested control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Following a 'Bluenami, the bigger question is: Will Trump now face impeachment?
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US midterm election results: Can Donald Trump be impeached after Republican rout?
As 'Bluenami' sinks the GOP in the US midterm election, Democrats can launch impeachment proceedings against members of the Team Trump, including the president. On Trump's third impeachment, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, 'We haven’t ruled anything…