Democrats lead Texas and Michigan Senate races, new poll shows; turmoil in Alaska as governor orders campaign investigation - live

Key Points:

• A CNN poll shows Democrats leading key Senate races in Texas and Michigan, with James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed ahead, while contests in Maine and Kansas remain tight amid campaign controversies and unexpected battlegrounds.
• Alaska Senate race controversy intensifies as Mary Peltola’s campaign is accused of recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan to split votes, prompting investigations and calls for criminal probes by Governor Mike Dunleavy and former President Donald Trump.
• A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to segregate 20,000 ballots in California, citing insufficient evidence and emphasizing state sovereignty in election procedures ahead of the midterms.
• Former President Barack Obama and Donald Trump continue their public feud during the final week of the midterm campaign, trading barbs over Trump’s White House renovations and political seriousness, reflecting heightened tensions as control of Congress hangs in the balance.
• Additional developments include Pentagon shake-ups amid potential Iran strikes, Trump campaigning in traditionally Republican strongholds facing unexpected challenges, and political disruptions such as hecklers and cross-party voter support in key races.