The 2026 Midterms Must-Watch List

2026年中期选举必看名单

Radio Atlantic

2026-10-06

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During this nail-biting midterm season, tight Congressional races are popping up all over the map. Most immediate, what happens in November could shift the balance of power in Washington. But if Democrats can pull off upsets in some of these tough-to-win races, the repercussions could reverberate into 2028 and beyond. “Radio Atlantic” host Adam Harris sits down with the Atlantic staff writers Russell Berman and David Graham to talk about how the gerrymandering gambit might backfire on Republicans, what it would mean if a Democrat won in Texas, and the confusion of multiple Dan Sullivans on the ballot in Alaska.  - - - Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • The map has become so wide for Democrats, and this is sort of a big surprise.

  • Of the year right now, as we're talking in early October.

  • It's possible that Democrats could lose Michigan and still win the Senate.

  • They have a chance in other red states, Texas, Alaska, even Kansas seems to be very close and competitive right now.

  • Control over the House and Senate hangs in the balance of this upcoming midterm election.

  • Republicans hope to retain thin majorities in both chambers.

  • But Democrats are hoping to gain four seats in the Senate and three in the House of Representatives, control Congress,

  • and curb President Trump's power in his final two years.

  • That's the big picture.

  • But it doesn't necessarily offer the texture of why Democrats believe they can win back power.

  • The national trends give some indication.

  • Democrats are focusing their message on salient issues.

  • The price of gasoline and household items often boil down to the catch-all of affordability.

  • And the president sinking approval ratings in the shadow of the war in Iran.

  • But national trends can only explain so much.