Bullerish · Blog · 2026 midterms tracker

1. 1. Trump urges Republicans to vote in a round of election-eve telerallies

   President Trump called into telerallies in New York, South Carolina, Alaska, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana and Texas, telling supporters to vote as if he were on the ballot. On Fox News he said Republicans win by a wide margin if their voters turn out.

   Sources: CNN · New York Post

2. 2. Vance says Stevens's endorsement helps Rogers as Stevens defends switch

   Vice President Vance said Rep. Haley Stevens's backing of Republican Mike Rogers helps him in Michigan's Senate race. Stevens defended the move in a long post on X. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed closed on the economy; CNN's poll average has him ahead 50% to 45%.

   Sources: Fox News · CNN

3. 3. Senate candidates close out in Texas, Maine and South Carolina

   Democrat James Talarico ended a 21-city tour in Austin, and Republican Ken Paxton closed by saying the Texas race is about defending the state's way of life. Democrats Troy Jackson in Maine and Annie Andrews in South Carolina held final rallies.

   Sources: CNN

4. 4. FBI interviews donors to Alaska's independent Daniel J. Sullivan

   CNN reports FBI agents have questioned donors to independent Daniel J. Sullivan in Petersburg and Juneau. A judge on Sunday dismissed a federal suit to block certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses; Mary Peltola's campaign denies recruiting the independent.

   Sources: CNN · NewsNation

5. 5. Georgia expects early votes reported by 8 PM ET Tuesday

   Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger told CNN early and absentee ballots, about 60% of the state's vote, will be reported by 8 PM ET Tuesday, and the state aims to finish counting by midnight. Polls open across the country Tuesday morning.

   Sources: CNN

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Reporting in this brief: CNN, New York Post, Fox News, NewsNation.