midterm

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Congress has about two months before its August recess, when lawmakers’ focus turns to campaigning in the November midterm elections.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta — and has requested $35 million in state funds to educate voters on any new midterm deadlines, though that funding has not been appropriated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin told the New Republic that his party will strengthen the existing law and expand it to include other governmental investigations—if they win the House in the upcoming midterm elections.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

An unsigned order lifted a lower court decision that had barred Alabama officials from using the map for the 2026 midterm elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

If, on the other hand, you start working the day I give you the midterm, you’ll be frustrated.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell