US Midterms 2026 LIVE: Democrats Take Aim at Texas, Kansas & Iowa | Trump’s Midterm Battle | N18G

A live news programme from CNN-News18 on the 2026 US midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The report covers Democrats expanding their campaign into Republican-held states Texas, Kansas and Iowa. It names the Senate contests in each state: James Talarico (D) vs. Ken Paxton (R) in Texas, Adam Hamilton (D) vs. Sen. Roger Marshall (R) in Kansas, and Josh Turek (D) vs. Ashley Hinson (R) in Iowa. It also notes that cost of living, President Donald Trump's tariffs, energy prices and the economic impact of the Iran war are key issues, and that Democrats are targeting Republican-held House districts.

• Democrats are pushing into traditionally Republican states Texas, Kansas and Iowa
• Senate races: Talarico vs. Paxton (TX), Hamilton vs. Marshall (KS), Turek vs. Hinson (IA)
• Key issues include cost of living, tariffs, energy prices and the Iran war's economic impact
• Democrats are also targeting Republican-held House districts

Democrats are expanding their battlefield ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, taking their campaign into traditionally Republican strongholds in Texas, Kansas and Iowa. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate race. In Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton is taking on Republican Senator Roger Marshall, while Iowa’s Senate contest pits Democrat Josh Turek against Republican Ashley Hinson. The cost of living, President Donald Trump’s tariffs, rising energy prices and the economic impact of the Iran war are emerging as key campaign issues. Democrats are also targeting Republican-held House districts, seeking to broaden their path to congressional control. Can Democrats make traditionally red states competitive, and how are Republicans responding to the expanding challenge? #USMidterms2026 #Democrats #Republicans #Texas #Kansas #Iowa #DonaldTrump #SenateRace #HouseElections #USPolitics #Election2026 #MidtermElections #BreakingNews n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube