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One key midterms race in all 50 states and why you should care

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Sat Oct 24 2026

 
Here's your guide to everything you need to know about the 2026 midterm elections.

These are the midterm races to watch in each state, from Alabama to Wyoming.

The national forecast map for Halloween shows mainly dry conditions in the East while the south-central U.S. can see some showers, along with coastal California.
 

Halloween weather forecast: Will rain or snow ruin your plans?

Much of the nation should be dry and seasonably mild to cool on Halloween, but there will be a few tricky spots with rainy or even snowy weather.

US President Donald Trump dances after speaking during a rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena ahead of the midterm elections, in Fort Myers, Florida, US, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
 

When the MAGA's over: Nostalgia sets in for Trump fans at final rallies

The energy of the rally arena has been a pull for Donald Trump as he crisscrosses the country on a political tour, potentially his last as president.

Consumer advocates say it's becoming increasingly risky to send a paper check in the mail.
 

Here's why mailing paper checks in 2026 is a really bad idea

Check fraud is rising even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. If you're still sending them in the mail, it may be time to stop.

Molly, the singing mechanical bird and Art of Play's mascot, is now $15 million after the Kelly Clarkson controversy.
 

Kelly Clarkson bird artist finally breaks silence amid drama

Designer Bliss Kolb speaks out after Kelly Clarkson's viral feud with shop Art of Play over his handcrafted singing bird.

Person adjusts the time on white alarm clock on sunny autumn day.
 

Do clocks fall back soon? What to know this weekend

Despite President Trump's efforts to stop the clock from changing, daylight saving time is still on track to end soon. Here's when clocks fall back.

Jason Schwartzman, left, Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst pose on the Versailles set of "Marie Antoinette."
 

Critics hated ‘Marie Antoinette.’ 20 years later, it’s a masterpiece.

Sofia Coppola's divisive "Marie Antoinette" is now considered a work of genius. The Oscar winner reflects on its unlikely comeback two decades later.

Tropical Storm Vance became Hurricane Vance in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, about 440 miles south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico. It's the 12th hurricane of the season.
 

Vance becomes a hurricane as busy 2026 season continues

Vance is the latest hurricane in a busier-than-usual season in the Pacific, fueled by the El Niño's warm waters.

Halloween candy is displayed at a Target store on October 30, 2025 in Novato, California.
 

Halloween candy prices rise as shoppers cut back on treats

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year. Here's what's behind the slowdown as shoppers prepare for trick-or-treating.

Republican Senate candidate and incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan shakes hands with President Donald Trump as he walks up on stage at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska, on Oct. 13, 2026.
 

Alaska suit may signal DOJ willingness to contest election results

The Justice Department's lawsuit challenging Alaska's Senate election certification signals a willingness to challenge election results, experts say.

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