CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

California

Why are California state workers so mad at Gavin Newsom? Spoiler alert: Pay cuts
California state workers say they're tired of governors balancing the budget "on their backs" and are beginning a statewide state... — CalMatters

Federal

Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues
A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better... — NPR Politics

Cook Political Report polls find Democrats leading three critical Senate races
Polling numbers from nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report released Wednesday found Democrats leading in three se... — The Hill

How Trump's attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming elections
Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with crim... — NPR Politics

Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during th... — NPR Politics

Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
Less than two weeks before the election, Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first t... — NPR Politics

Trump’s crackdown on immigrant voting in California is a ploy to influence election
President Donald Trump wants California to segregate 20,000 ballots, claiming they may come from noncitizens. Federal officers cha...

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