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Nicole Fallert | Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Hi there On Politics readers! Nicole Fallert here with Monday's rundown on the news to know from Washington.
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Tomorrow will be full of elections across the country
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Across six states, Americans will vote in U.S. House, Senate and gubernatorial races, among other local contests. The elections headline a jam-packed month of races and are set to select candidates to vie for positions in Washington and state government in November's midterms. These elections come as Republicans aim to hold on to narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, and President Donald Trump takes steps to purge GOP opponents. Here are the races happening on May 19 and some standout contests to watch.
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Meanwhile, multiple election officials have told USA TODAY they are readying in case Trump's threats of federal involvement in the midterm elections come to fruition. For the first time, they are preparing legal and law enforcement action they might take if National Guard troops or immigration officials are sent to polling sites or if federal agents demand access to ballots or election machines, regardless of whether these interventions violate state law.
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Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill
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Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions. In an exclusive USA TODAY interview, Gianforte said it's not lost on him how tough it can be to pass laws at the federal level. But when it comes to embracing those policies, or blunting their impacts, the buck stops in state capitals, Gianforte said.
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"Whatever kind of crazy we have in Washington, DC, it's the state administrations that are like the last barrier to crazy," he said.
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Trump warns Iran that 'clock is ticking'
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Looking for a clear, monthly roadmap to the 2026 midterms? Our new election guide Reddit thread tracks key primaries plus all the resources you may need as a voter (registration, deadlines, ID rules, absentee and mail voting, and more). Catch the May update with local USA TODAY Network reporting and bookmark the guide for future editions.
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💬We also want to hear from you! What questions do you have for our team as we get closer to November? Is there a race you’re watching closely? Let us know by jumping in the comments on Reddit or responding to this newsletter.
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Thanks for reading! Scroll for more stories. You can reach me at nfallert@usatoday.com
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Early voting begins in the Texas GOP Senate runoff as a new poll shows Democrat James Talarico tied with both Cornyn and Paxton for November.
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Four died, their bodies never found after 1996 shootdown; US weighs charges against Raúl Castro
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Surveillance and cellphone footage captured the May 6 incident in the Bronx, where ICE agents detained the American citizen at gunpoint.
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Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and honor America's religious foundation.
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A new CBS News/YouGov poll found that Americans are largely pessimistic about the economy and disapprove of how the Trump administration is handling inflation.
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