Understanding what's at stake in the midterms

Healthcare costs, fair and free elections, and more.

The midterm elections are just a few days away, and there's a lot at stake. Everything from healthcare costs to climate initiatives to childcare to protecting fair and free elections hang in the balance of this upcoming election. Read on for stories from Vox's midterms coverage. This kind of writing is made possible by our Vox Members. Want to support independent journalism like this? Try Vox free for 30 days and join as a Member today. Why healthcare has become such a big problem for Republicans by Rachel Cohen Booth The GOP hoped to keep Medicaid cuts out of the midterms. It’s not working. Why Republicans might beat the polls by Astead Herndon Last-minute panic can weaken a blue wave. 🎧 The one thing everyone can do to fight for free and fair elections by Astead Herndon and Dylan Scott Trump wants to undermine faith in US democracy. Don’t let him. How big should Democrats go on childcare? We asked a potential 2028 contender. by Rachel Cohen Booth Andy Beshear has been pushing to expand pre-K in Kentucky. He now says that fight should go national. Gen Z has buyer’s remorse on Trump by Andrew Prokop Experts in the youth vote explain a dramatic swing toward Democrats — and its limits. The Democrat capturing Christian voters in the Trump era by Christian Paz On the trail and in the pews, Adam Hamilton is inspiring voters fed up with the status quo. Trump is trying to overturn an election that hasn’t happened yet by Ian Millhiser Trump’s lawyers want to block Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s victory in an election that is more than a week away 🎧 Republicans are trying to make the Texas Senate race about “manliness” by Jolie Myers Ken Paxton keeps accusing James Talarico of being “low-T.” Do voters care? Democrats can do something about energy prices — without winning the midterms by Eric Levitz But to do so, they’ll need to make gas pipelines easier to build. Wild animals can’t vote. Here’s where they’re on the ballot anyway. by Neel Dhanesha The midterms are packed with ballot measures that could dramatically affect natural spaces. Read more midterms coverage >>> This email was sent to cashub10.politicz@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this email and manage your email preferences. View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service. View this email in your browser.    Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. https://link.vox.com/oc/608adc7591954c3cef04c669soq1o.a37/a6049225