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Early Voting Starts for 2026 Midterms in Virginia

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Latino Support Decline

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections began Friday, September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states.
Latino support for President Donald Trump fell from 93% to 66%, now below non-Latino approval, as economic strain and unmet immigration promises sparked backlash.
Polls indicate 66% of voters consider the $5,000 payment offer inappropriate.
President Donald Trump revoked White House press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters.

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Honoring ICE Officers

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections began on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states.
The piece proposes a high-profile awards ceremony honoring ICE and law-enforcement officers and urges media to stop labeling them thugs.
Republicans cite 15 months with zero border releases and record-low crossings as evidence of success.
Fentanyl deaths fell 22%, and violent crime dropped 22% year-to-year, saving nearly 20,000 lives.

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Anti Trump Voter Motivation

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections started Friday, September 18, 2026, in Virginia and several other states.
Polls show a record share of voters say their choice is driven by opposition to President Donald Trump, fearing GOP support for him.
50% fear Republicans will go too far backing Trump, versus 42% worried about obstruction.
Virginia officials say they are prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure.

Blindspot

President Donald Trump announced a $5,000 cash payment to every adult U.S. citizen contingent on Republicans retaining control of both the House and Senate, a proposal described as inappropriate by 66% of voters in a poll.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

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Latino Support Decline

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections began Friday, September 18, 2026, in Virginia and other states.
Latino support for President Donald Trump fell from 93% to 66%, now below non-Latino approval, as economic strain and unmet immigration promises sparked backlash.
Polls indicate 66% of voters consider the $5,000 payment offer inappropriate.
President Donald Trump revoked White House press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters.

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