In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, FOX's Jacqui Heinrich takes a look at the tight congressional and gubernatorial races in the state. Nominees in Iowa’s toss-up Senate race are sparring over high prices and transgender issues. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) campaigned with President Trump, who won Iowa by double digits, but is distancing herself from him on issues like Iran. State Rep. Josh Turek seeks to become Iowa’s first elected Democratic senator since 2008. He’ll visit a farm today to highlight how high costs are challenging the state’s critical agriculture industry. Megan Goldberg, Assistant Professor of American politics at Cornell College, who says the normally very 'red state' has changed over the past few years. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bombshell report in Alaska is shaking up the final days before the midterm elections. Following allegations that a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan was placed on the ballot to potentially siphon votes and confuse voters in the race against Democratic Senate Candidate Mary Peltola, investigations into the matter are underway. "FOX News Sunday" Anchor and host of the Livin' the Bream Podcast Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down the legal and political fallout of the alleged scheme and what it means for the race just days away from election day. With just days until the election, the battle for Congress boils down to one question: Are voters feeling the headline growth, or the squeeze at the checkout counter? FOX Business Contributor, co-host of Big Money in the Morning, and editor of the Barron’s Investor’s Circle newsletter Josh Schafer discusses the mixed economic data, like strong GDP and steady jobs—the reality of grocery and gas prices rising faster than wages, and how the massive AI tech buildout is driving Wall Street momentum. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, FOX's Peter Doocy takes a look into another neck and neck Senate race, this one in Maine. In Maine, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), is the only Republican incumbent running in a state that went for Kamala Harris in 2024. Collins' Democratic challenger is Troy Jackson, former president of the state Senate who jumped into the race to replace the scandal-plagued Graham Platner. The race shows the candidates tied, with Jackson and Collins at 49% apiece. A recent A Fox News poll showed 53% of voters are concerned Collins votes with Trump too much, and by contrast, 46% are concerned Jackson is too liberal. Mathew Continetti, journalist and Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the podcast and says this Senate race could be very telling for the GOP if early polling shows Senator Collins in trouble. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterm polling is showing close races all around the nation ahead of this election, but how much can voters actually trust the numbers coming out of key battleground states? FOX News Contributor and host of the "The Hugh Hewitt Show" Hugh Hewitt joins the Rundown to break down the latest campaign stops, key Senate races, and why he compares polling season to candy corn. He also dives into how both parties are framing economic issues and fraud allegations. As the midterm elections loom, political analysts are closely watching whether shifting voter sentiment and sliding approval ratings for President Trump could upend control of Capitol Hill. Veteran Democratic pollster and Schoen-Cooperman Research founder Doug Schoen joins to discuss competitive Senate showdowns from Texas to Michigan, assess whether Democrats are riding an authentic blue surge or simply capitalizing on a "red retreat," and deliver his bottom-line forecast for election night. PLUS, commentary by Rich Zeoli, host of The Rich Zeoli Podcast. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, FOX's Aishah Hasnie takes a look into the extremely close Michigan Senate race. The tight 2026 U.S. Senate race in Michigan features Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, with a recent Fox News Poll showing a statistical dead heat at 50% for El-Sayed and 49% for Rogers. As the midterm campaign enters it final week, Mike Rogers looks to be building a powerful ground game and expanding coalitions in key areas like Detroit. Meanwhile, Democratic opponent Abdul El Sayed looks to be struggling to connect with core voter groups on the trail. Matt Whitlock, Senior Vice President of CRC Advisors, joins the podcast and says Rogers still has work to do but Michigan voters could be showing they are having issues with El-Sayed's character combined with what can be described as anti-American comments. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 36 gubernatorial races on the ballot next Tuesday, the Cato Freedom Index highlights that nine of the top 10 states for individual and economic freedom are led by Republicans. Republican Governors Association Chair and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte discusses the battle between red and blue state policies, highlighting key potential flips in Wisconsin and Oregon, pushback against progressive socialist agendas in California, and why kitchen-table issues and public safety will drive voters to the polls despite national political headwinds. With Election Day just days away, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (R) joins the Rundown to discuss his fight to hold onto the Republican majority in Congress. Kean makes his case for reelection, highlighting affordability, tax relief and bipartisan achievements while outlining his positions on Iran. He also addresses questions about his health, missed votes and stock trading as he faces a competitive race in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. PLUS, commentary by Gregg Jarrett, FOX News legal analyst and commentator. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, FOX's Bill Melugin takes a deep dive into Minnesota. A longtime Democrat bastion, now Minnesota has become the center of outrage over what appears to be widespread fraud, and continued animosity towards ICE. David Marcus, Fox News Digital Columnist and author of “Charade', joins the podcast and says Minnesota's massive fraud scandal could deliver a stunning Senate upset for Republicans. The Senate race there, between Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and former N-F-L sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is being closely watched. Both candidates participated in a debate earlier this month where Tafoya accused her opponent of being complicit in the state’s fraud scandal with Governor Tim Walz, and Flanagan criticizing Tafoya for aligning too closely with President Trump. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the midterm elections just a week away, both parties are making a final push to turn out voters. FOX News Audio Political Analyst Lee Carter joins the Rundown to break down voter enthusiasm, examine whether current polls tell the whole story, and analyze how dissatisfaction with both parties could reshape key races. Plus, Carter weighs in on the rising Democratic stars who could shape the party’s future—including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—and what the midterm results could signal for 2028. Polls indicate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious vulnerability as his Likud party challenges former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in a tightly contested election. FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins the Rundown to explain what it takes to form a governing majority in Israel's parliament, address regional security threats from Iran and its proxies, weigh potential post-U.S. midterm military operations, and examine what the outcome means for President Trump's Gaza peace initiatives. PLUS, commentary by Riley Gaines, NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, Fox's Alex Hogan takes a deep dive into the Lone Star State. With record-setting campaign spending, mid-decade redistricting, and shifting voter demographics, Texas has become one of the nation's most compelling midterm battlegrounds. Daron Shaw, Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin and member of the FOX News Decision Desk, breaks down the high-profile U.S. Senate clash between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Shaw analyzes whether short-term economic anxieties and high diesel prices are eroding traditional GOP margins among rural voters, how local ad markets are saturated, and why GOTV shoe-leather operations could ultimately decide the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices