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Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

1 September 2026 at 13:00
A report detailed β€œgrave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, published the whistle-blower report on voting by mail.

What to Watch in the Massachusetts Primary Election

1 September 2026 at 15:33
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times; Josh Reynolds/Associated Press

Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are up against one another in the Democratic primary for senator in Massachusetts.

Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race

31 August 2026 at 23:15
The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a β€œdumb mistake.”

Β© Chris Seward/Associated Press

Laurie Buckhout, a former U.S. Army colonel and a Republican, is challenging Representative Don Davis of North Carolina.

JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed β€˜Evil’ in Speech

1 September 2026 at 15:13
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to β€œkeep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.”

Β© Paul Sancya/Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at a campaign rally on Monday appeared aimed at stoking tensions in Michigan’s Jewish community over Dr. El-Sayed’s nomination.

Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist

31 August 2026 at 18:59
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times

Senator Ed Markey is running as a progressive in one of the country’s most liberal states.

More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed

State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.

Β© Rebecca Cook/Reuters

Nearly twice as many mail ballots were rejected for arriving late in Michigan’s primaries this year when compared to 2024.

β€˜The Least Transparent Midterm’: How Dark Money Is Washing Over the 2026 Election

At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.

Nonprofits or super PACs have aired dozens of ads this year in House and Senate races using dark money, which is political spending by groups that hide the names of their donors.

Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

30 August 2026 at 18:07
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.

Β© William Liang/Associated Press

Stacked ballots in a processing center in City of Industry, Calif.

Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

30 August 2026 at 12:00
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

Β© Mel Musto for The New York Times

β€œTrans athletes should be able to play,” Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts said in an interview this past week with The New York Times.

This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

30 August 2026 at 12:00
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

Β© Cassandra Klos for The New York Times

Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat seeking a second term in Rhode Island, is facing a close and heated primary showdown against Helena Foulkes.

El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack

29 August 2026 at 20:53
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, β€œhurt people hurt people.”

Β© Emily Elconin for The New York Times

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate, speaking to the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus on Saturday.
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