POLITICSDivergence Score:Partial07/27/26

2026 Midterms 100-Day Mark

The 2026 midterm elections are now 100 days away, with both parties competing for congressional control.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERSCOVERAGE SPLIT

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Axios emphasized Democratic Momentum & Affordability; Fox News Politics emphasized Republican Defense & DSA Threat.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Axios reported a Fox News poll showing Democrats ahead by 7 points on the generic ballot. — Axios
▸Axios reported Democratic candidates have outperformed Harris in the vast majority of special elections. — Axios
▸Axios reported that gas prices and the Iran war are a direct political gift for Democrats. — Axios

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Fox News reported Republicans plan to tie Democrats to the DSA's agenda as a key midterm strategy. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News reported Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate advantage and structural terrain favors them. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News framed the midterms as a battle over the future of the country between both parties. — Fox News Politics

Missouri Map Blocked Before Midterms

YesterdayPhoto: Fox News Politics

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIAL

Missouri Map Blocked Before Midterms

Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked new GOP congressional maps from use in November elections.

Left: Old map stands — Democrats keep their seat.

Right: Trump calls the unanimous ruling 'ridiculous.'

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

09/03/26Photo: The Atlantic

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton.

Left: Left sees a win for progressive incumbency.

Right: Right sees moderates locked out of primaries.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

09/03/26Photo: Washington Free Beacon

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGHDEV.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, faces scrutiny from multiple angles after his primary win.

Left: Left sees him attacking Trump on the economy.

Right: Right flags 9/11 truthers and antisemitism row.

Alaska's Duplicate Dan Sullivan

08/31/26Photo: The Atlantic

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGHDEV.

Alaska's Duplicate Dan Sullivan

A Democrat-affiliated candidate named Dan Sullivan advanced alongside the incumbent GOP senator of the same name in Alaska.

Left: Left sees a confusing ballot for voters.

Right: Right calls it a Democratic fraud scheme.