Three key midterm races are underway: Ashley Hinson in Iowa, Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers in Michigan, and James Talarico vs Ken Paxton in Texas.

The entities involved

• Abdul El-Sayed →

  American public health professor

  • National figures are endorsing candidates in the primary, seeking momentum from the Sanders wing.18:49
  • Donald Trump made claims about James Talarico's whereabouts and attacked Abdul El-Sayed in social media posts.18:44
• Mike Rogers →

  British businessman

  Nothing else this week.

• Ashley Hinson →

  researcher

  • Multiple political updates from Iowa, including Brandt's support for Dave Bushaw and Ashley Hinson's campaign activities.04:53
  • Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek are running to replace Joni Ernst in the Iowa Senate race, with political figures like Chuck Grassley involved.00:37
• James Talarico →

  American politician (born 1989)

  • Candidates in the Texas Senate race, including Talarico and Paxton, are involved in a feud over endorsements and have called for a debate.17:32
  • Talarico and Paxton are running against each other in the Texas Senate race, with Trump endorsing Paxton and Talarico's voters concerned about the war in Iran.15:53

Related events

• Ashley Hinson is named Iowa Senate nominee, Donald Trump endorsed GOP Senate candidates, and Abdul El-Sayed faces Rogers in Michigan.Sep 22
• Abdul El-Sayed is leading in Michigan senate polls, reported by Harry Enten on CNN. Separately, James Talarico is leading Ken Paxton in Texas senate polls.Sep 13
• Abdul El-Sayed leads in Michigan Senate polls, while Joni Ernst runs in the Iowa Senate race.Sep 23
• Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are political rivals in a state senate race, with El-Sayed criticizing Donald Trump's political viability.Aug 8
• Iowa is playing a key role in midterm elections, featuring candidates like Ashley Hinson (Senate) and Lahn (Gubernatorial).Jul 18