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10/14/2026

Top 10: Flip or Defend Chambers: Give now to support our Top 10 slate of women candidates competing in closely watched legislative races that could help shape the balance of power in some of the most competitive state legislatures in 2026.

Women across the country are running in seats that can help flip or defend control of narrowly divided chambers. The 2026 contest include races in the Wisconsin House & Senate, Arizona House & Senate, Michigan House & Senate, Minnesota House, Pennsylvania Senate, and New Hampshire House & Senate. In...

10/13/2026

In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats are aiming to send 100 women to the House of Representatives — the highest number of women ever elected to Congress. For months, surveys have shown the party to be well positioned to retake control of the House.

10/13/2026

Deb Haaland leads Gregg Hull in New Mexico governor race

With Election Day nearing, Deb Haaland leads Gregg Hull 49%-42% in New Mexico’s governor’s race.

10/13/2026

Could Gina Hinojosa Win the Texas Governor’s Race? JB Pritzker Thinks So.

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.

10/12/2026

In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat

In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.

10/12/2026

Electing Women Alliance x EMILYs List |
26 for ’26: Races Where Women Need Funds Now;

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10/09/2026

Will these Black women gubernatorial candidates make history in 2026?

With a record number of Black candidates running for governor, these two campaigns could break new ground.

10/09/2026

A historic shift is underway in the battle for Congress. According to a new report from The New York Times, Democrats are increasingly confident they will cross a major milestone in the upcoming midterms: electing more than 100 women to the House of Representatives.

Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.

10/09/2026

Less than four weeks from Election Day, the political landscape is changing fast and these 26 races are the ones we’re drilling down on in the final 26 days. Let’s make sure none of these women lack resources on the way to the finish line!

Less than four weeks from Election Day, the political landscape is changing fast.