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The Upshot
September 24, 2026
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Collins Leads in Maine in Our New Poll. Is That an Outlier or an Omen?

There’s nothing more uncomfortable for a pollster than a result that stands out from the pack, but it doesn’t mean it should be dismissed.

By Nate Cohn

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

The top 20 shows will be revealed tomorrow.

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The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

More than 500 influential stars, showrunners and other notable names in the world of TV voted on the best series released since Jan. 1, 2000. See what they chose.

By The New York Times

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The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century: You Decide

More than 500 notable TV stars, showrunners and other experts voted for the best shows of the century. Now it’s your turn.

By The New York Times

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How Much Has the U.S. Spent on the War in Iran?

A detailed look at the $43.6 billion the Pentagon has spent so far.

By Ashley Wu and Robert Jimison

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When to Vote in Your State

See the important deadlines for registering to vote, mailing ballots and voting early in person.

By Minho Kim and Alice Fang

POLLING AROUND THE NATION

Sketches of four people’s heads.

Illustrations by Lucinda Rogers

‘They Picked the Wrong Candidate’: 12 Texas Swing Voters on the Paxton-Talarico Race

The group discusses the economy, the president and the U.S. Senate race in Texas.

By Katherine Miller, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Adrian J. Rivera

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Latest Polls

Track all the polls from today, including the latest data on the 2026 midterm elections, governor’s races, President Trump’s approval rating and more.

A dot plot showing the percentage of likely voters in three states who would vote for the Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.

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Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find

The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.

By Lisa Lerer, Ruth Igielnik and Sophia June

Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Battleground Senate Races

Results of a New York Times/Siena poll conducted among 1,837 voters from Sept. 15 to 22, 2026.

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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.

By Annie Daniel, Jon Huang, Ruth Igielnik, Jasmine C. Lee, Alex Lemonides, Jonah Smith, Caroline Soler, Albert Sun and Rumsey Taylor

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