Record Spending, Fraud Warnings, and Near-Certain Democratic Gains Define Final Days of 2026 Midterms
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New polling data from 270towin and Race to the WH gives Democrats a 95.2% probability of winning the House and 78.4% probability of winning the Senate. The 2026 midterms are now the most expensive in history at $11.3 billion. Elon Musk contributed $190 million to the Texas Senate race. Trump reportedly promised $5,000 to every citizen if Republicans retain both chambers. Trump warned he will claim fraud if Republicans lose and has ordered DOJ to sue California over immigrant voting rights. A federal judge blocked administration threats against election workers. Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson publicly called Putin a 'murderer,' breaking with Trump. Il Giornale.it argues Trump may be deliberately risking Congress to consolidate party control for 2028, having signed 292 executive orders in 21 months.
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