Home / PoliticsPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsThe New York Times·Sep 7, 2026·1 min read5 Races to Watch This Fall for Answers to the Biggest Midterm QuestionsFrom Iowa to Michigan to Texas, key contests will offer clues about voters’ views of President Trump, progressive ideas, the war with Iran and more.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesPoliticsAl JazeeraPoliticsSep 4, 2026 · 1 minIran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal momentAl JazeeraPoliticsThe HillPoliticsSep 5, 2026 · 1 minSunday shows preview: Trump travels to Texas for RNC midterm convention; Administration downplays Iran war consequencesThe HillWorldAl JazeeraWorldJun 8, 2026 · 1 minMaine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votesAl JazeeraPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsSep 2, 2026 · 1 minTrump says he will make 'a lot of stops' ahead of midterm electionsStraits Times
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