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How Farmers’ Frustration With Trump’s Policies Helped Democrats

Anger over tariffs and higher costs because of the war in Iran led many Republican farmers and ranchers to vote blue — or stay home.

© David Robert Elliott for The New York Times

A farm in Kansas. Ranchers were hurt when President Trump’s plan to import more beef lowered the price they received for their cattle, and farmers had to pay more for fertilizer and diesel.

In Victory, Democrats See Economic Mandate to Cut Costs and Curtail Trump

Some Democrats quickly signaled they could try to roll back the president’s tax and trade policies, ignoring his early veto threats.

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President Trump frequently shrugged off affordability as a “hoax” issue, as he bragged to voters across the country that the economy was stronger than it had ever been.

How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections

More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.

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Voters cast ballots at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax, Iowa.

As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King

Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.

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High Prices Haunt Trump and the GOP on Eve of the Midterms

A backlash over high prices helped Republicans capture a majority in 2024. Now, it may be the source of the party’s own undoing.

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President Trump at a campaign event on Tuesday in Lubbock, Texas, where he talked about the political forces that had propelled his return to office, including high prices.

From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security

Congress needs a plan to prevent the program’s funds from running short by 2032. Many Senate candidates have shared their positions — some of them unexpected.

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Senator Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas, right, and his Democratic opponent for Senate, Adam Hamilton, debated in Kansas City last week.

Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas

Much of the online discourse about Senate races in Texas and Kansas is coming from accounts that appear to be automated, according to new research.

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A demonstrator in Dallas. Research shows inauthentic accounts on social media have been promoting political content in Kansas and Texas.

Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Swaps Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods

The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The loss of Susan Collins’s seat could tip the Senate in favor of Democrats, upending President Trump’s legislative agenda for the rest of his term.

Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

In interviews, Ohio residents described data centers as threats to their communities. But many of them said the issue was not driving their choice for senator or governor.
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