CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

By Cal Wire Politics Desk

Federal

CNN’s Smerconish blasts own network, others for not airing Trump's election speech
CNN host Michael Smerconish said major television networks acted with “condescension” by not airing President Trump’s primetime sp... — The Hill

Appeals court narrows setback for Trump USPS mail-in ballot policy
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to move forward with proposed changes to its mail-in ball... — The Hill

Democrats cling to slim House advantage in new poll
The Democratic Party still holds a slim advantage in their chances to retake control of the U.S. House this November, according to... — The Hill

Week in Politics: Trump's speech; midterm elections; Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton
Three months from the November midterms, President Trump is drawing attention to issues that are not top priorities for voters. — NPR Politics

Trump promised evidence of election fraud. Experts say there was none
President Trump's primetime address Thursday warned of "shocking vulnerabilities" in U.S. elections, but many elect... — NPR Politics

Rep. Jim Himes reacts to Trump's speech on election security
NPR's A Martinez discusses President Trump's speech on election security with Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking De...

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