Midterms 2026: Congress Polls and More - NBC News

2026 US midterms witness record fundraising and ad spending

Republicans are pouring large sums in the 2026 US midterm elections with substantial financial backing to secure Senate seats. The cost of advertising has surged a new record ahead of the elections. Polls suggest a volatile political landscape as election day gets closer. Donald Trump has canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa, while his campaign has clashed with former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail. The midterms are watched carefully with four days left election day.

“The midterms are watched carefully with four days left election day,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Ashcroft Wick Practice, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Republicans are pouring large sums in the 2026 US midterm elections with substantial financial backing to secu...

Oct 30 — The midterms are watched carefully with four days left election day....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 75% of Urartu readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Ashcroft Wick Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashcroft Wick Practice desk and last updated 10:25 UTC.

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