New maps give GOP a midterm edge as key races lock in — June 11, 2026

House 2026 redistricting now gives Republicans 10 more red-leaning seats, an internal NRCC assessment says, while Nevada and Maine primaries lock in marquee governor and Senate matchups testing whether Democrats can turn national headwinds into wins. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Republicans gained edge in redistricting battle, internal assessment finds — BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clye2v78x2yo 2. Joe Lombardo, Aaron Ford win primary and will face each other in Nevada Governor race | Nevada | News | Politics and Government — Las Vegas Review-Journal https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/lombardo-ford-declared-winners-in-gubernatorial-primary-race-3835913/ 3. Elections commission hears challenges to candidates’ ballot access - Wausau Pilot & Review — Wausau Pilot & Review https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/06/10/elections-commission-hears-challenges-to-candidates-ballot-access/ 4. Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Susan Collins in Maine Senate race — Portland Press Herald https://www.pressherald.com/2026/06/09/graham-platner-clinches-democratic-nomination-to-take-on-susan-collins-in-maine-senate-race/ Follow and rate Midterms 2026 Daily on Apple Podcasts. Feedback? Email [email protected]