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The New Political Landscape: House and Senate Shift Left In Blue Wave

The Early Bellwether Races to Watch in the Midterms

Midterm voting is open across the country and in just a few hours results will begin taking shape. Polls start closing at 7 p-m eastern time in states with major balance of power implications. Bellwether races will be broken down state by state, district by district, and county by county. “You can LISTEN to Fox News Radio’s live coverage of the midterm elections starting at 7pm ET on the Fox News app, or at Fox News Radio dot com.” FOX's Jared Halpern speaks with 'America's Newsroom' anchor Bill Hemmer who will be keeping track of all the numbers for the FOX News Channel on election night. Photo credit: AP 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

Election Day: Martha MacCallum on Expectations, Stakes, and Potential Surprises

As Americans head to the voting booth, Capitol Hill’s balance of power may hinge on whether high grocery bills and foreign conflicts outweigh standard economic indicators. Host of The Untold Story podcast and anchor of The Story on FOX News, Martha MacCallum explains why polling models might be missing key trends, how young men and Hispanic voters are reacting to the war in Iran and housing costs, and the closely watched Michigan race testing the reach of Democratic socialism. Election day is here and control of Congress is now up to the voters. After months of campaigning, Washington D.C. will either see Republicans hold onto their slim majorities or Democrats capture enough seats to win the majority in either or both chambers. Tom Bevan, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of RealClearPolitics, joins FOX's Lucas Tomlinson to break down what to expect as results begin rolling in. Bevan analyzes the battleground map and why polling is predicting good outcomes for Democrats. PLUS, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Host of “The Brian Kilmeade Show”, Co-Host of FOX & Friends and Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterms 2026: The Tightest and Most Contentious Races to Follow

Just hours to go before polls open for the midterm elections and we will take you around the country where critical contests will decide control of Congress.435 seats in the U-S House and 35 Senate seats will be decided this week in the midterm elections. Control of both chambers will likely rest with just a handful of contests with the final FOX News power rankings giving Democrats an advantage to flip the house, with just 17 toss ups, but the Senate is very much in play with 7 toss up races in some deep red states likely to tip the balance. FOX's Jared Halpern speaks with FOX News Radio's team of reporters around the country covering the tightest and most contentious races - FOX's Jeff Monosso is in Michigan, Krystin Goodwin is in Texas, Tonya J. Powers is in Maine, and Eben Brown is in Florida. 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

One Day to Go: A Midterm Make-or-Break Moment for Republicans

With hours left until the final ballots are cast, voters head to the polls to decide control of Congress and key statehouses nationwide in a high-stakes midterm election. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins the Rundown to analyze why Republicans are under pressure for a heavy Election Day turnout surge and where unexpected battles in South Carolina and Alaska could determine the balance of power. He breaks down vulnerable House seats, competitive gubernatorial races, and why final outcomes might not be resolved on election night. On Election Day eve voters across the country are preparing to decide the balance of power in Washington. But how are the crucial races called in real time, and what early signals should viewers watch for on election night? Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to break down what goes into calling a race and how the desk utilizes raw voting data and proprietary models to reach certainty. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hugh Hewitt on Midterm Showdowns, Volatile Polls, and 2028 Predictions

With the midterms in the final stretch, radio host and political analyst Hugh Hewitt joins Jessica Rosenthal on The FOX News Rundown: Extra to break down the electorate. Hewitt discusses why voters should look past volatile polling data, where campaign money and high-profile surrogates are actually moving, and how key legislative battles over the economy, Medicaid, and the "Working Families Tax Cut" are shaping the final days of the campaign. Plus, Hewitt shares his bold predictions for Congress's future, potential 2028 presidential contenders on both sides of the aisle, and the ongoing geopolitical showdown with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Races That Will Matter The Most Tuesday

With forecasts pointing toward Democrats potentially flipping the House, questions remain over how wide their prospective margin might be and what that means for control of Capitol Hill. Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to dissect pivotal battlegrounds from Pennsylvania to Ohio, the impact of Hispanic turnout in Texas and California, and how majority margins will test both Hakeem Jeffries’ caucus control and President Trump’s hold on the GOP.Plus, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. makes his reelection case, highlighting affordability, taxes, and Iran while addressing questions about missed votes, health, and stock trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jillian Michaels on 'Toxic' Culture & The "Catastrophic" Crisis Facing Our Kids

Health expert and fitness icon Jillian Michaels joins Lisa Brady on The FOX News Rundown: Extra to unpack her timely FOX Nation special, Toxic: A Generation on the Brink. Michaels dives deep into the unprecedented pressures facing Gen Z and Gen Alpha today, from toxic social media algorithms and the "pornification" of youth to the dark realities of online drug markets and over-medication. Plus, Michaels shares actionable, common-sense steps parents can take right now to set boundaries, protect their kids' mental and physical well-being, and navigate a digital landscape driven by corporate greed. Subscribe to The FOX News Rundown for more daily, hard-hitting news analysis from Washington and across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unexpected Senate Battles & The Independent Wildcards

In the final days before midterm voting wraps up, Republicans are making the final push to maintain a slim majority - and flip any seats they can.  Republican Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Collins joins The Rundown to discuss his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff (D-GA), highlight his legislative record, and remind voters what is at stake should Democrats regain a congressional majority. Later, Montana Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar breaks down his three-way race, addressing his push for rural healthcare reform, the need for Congress to reassert war powers amid conflict with Iran, and why running as an independent is starting to look like a viable campaign strategy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battleground Iowa: Economic Strain and High Diesel Prices Loom Over Iowa’s Competitive Midterm Races

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