Road to the midterms

Takeaways from the first California governor’s debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit
Four Democrats and two Republicans vying to become California’s next governor exchanged occasional barbs in a debate Wednesday night. But mostly, the Democrats took aim at President Donald Trump, and the Republicans criticized the state’s Democratic leadership.
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Republicans pressure Ron DeSantis to redistrict in Florida after Virginia Democrats’ winApr 23, 2026 -
Kalshi prediction site suspends three political candidates for betting on their own racesApr 23, 2026 -
Judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appealApr 22, 2026 -
Analysis Trump brings his nonsense about mail-in ballots to Republicans’ Virginia defeatApr 22, 2026 -
Trump advisers privately strategize around a new midterm push: Democrats would be worseApr 22, 2026
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