Politics Editor
Peter Lang covers U.S. elections, polling and the campaign machinery now aimed at the 2026 midterms.
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Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat.
Peter Lang · Oct 9, 2026
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Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: With 4 weeks to go, a look at where November's big races stand.
Peter Lang · Oct 6, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Democrats need to reel in more men. These Mainers say the party needs better bait.
Peter Lang · Oct 6, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: What are the US midterms? A simple guide.
Peter Lang · Oct 5, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: People are asking ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote in the midterms.
Peter Lang · Oct 5, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates.
Peter Lang · Oct 5, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Politics chat: Midterm polls, Senate races, Trump in Texas.
Peter Lang · Oct 4, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?.
Peter Lang · Oct 3, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: How high-profile scandals are shaping key contests ahead of the midterms.
Peter Lang · Oct 3, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Trump visits deep red Oklahoma to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of midterms.
Peter Lang · Oct 1, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Political analyst on Trump's campaign stop in reliably red Oklahoma.
Peter Lang · Oct 1, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Outside groups are spending millions on races that could determine Senate control.
Peter Lang · Sep 30, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: War Department Prepares to Protect Election From Foreign Interference.
Peter Lang · Sep 29, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Could a far left candidate win a midterm race in a red state like Florida?.
Peter Lang · Sep 28, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Maricopa County official on how they're tackling mistrust around election security.
Peter Lang · Sep 27, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns.
Peter Lang · Sep 27, 2026
Campaign 2026
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?.
Peter Lang · Sep 27, 2026
Campaign 2026
Forecasters have been walking House ratings toward Democrats. The Senate map is nastier and slower.
Peter Lang · Sep 25, 2026
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