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God, we lift up every pivotal race and election this year. We pray for Your will to be done and for Your chosen candidates to win.
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The new year is here, and the pivotal midterm elections are just around the corner. This November, with half of his second term behind him, President Trump stands to lose the total GOP control in Washington that has enabled much of his agenda to move forward.

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Luckily, Fox News has helpfully compiled a list of 5 pivotal races that need your prayer in 2026.

Georgia

In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff will be seeking to retain his seat. Fox notes that he, along with many other Democrats, will have to answer for last year’s government shutdown throughout the race.

While the Senator did win a runoff election against his Republican opponent in 2021, he only won by a 1.2% margin. His state also went to President Trump by 2.2% in 2024, meaning he could very well lose his seat in November. Fox notes that Republican primaries will be held on May 19.

Michigan

In Michigan, meanwhile, five Democrats are seeking to replace retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters. According to Fox, the party’s primary race has become a three-way contest between Abdul El-Sayed, a more radical, far-left candidate, and Representative Haley Stevens and state Senator Mallory McMorow, two more moderate, run-of-the-mill-Democrat candidates.

El-Sayed is pushing for healthcare for all and greater federal restrictions on “monopolistic forces in capitalism.” Republicans have compared him to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing his stances show that Democrats are openly embracing radical socialism. The state will hold its primaries on August 4.

Minnesota

Just like in Michigan, congressional hopefuls are racing to fill outgoing Senator Tina Smith’s seat. And, while Minnesota is traditionally a deep blue state, the onslaught of recent fraud scandals creates an opening for conservative messaging.

Minnesota will hold its primaries on August 10.

Iowa

Republican Senator Joni Ernst announced in September that she was stepping down, leaving an empty seat that Democrats are hoping to flip. Although Iowa went to President Trump in 2024 by 13.3%, Republicans could still lose thanks to a lack of an incumbent advantage.

Iowa’s primaries are scheduled for June 2.

North Carolina

North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis is stepping down, and eager challengers are hoping to fill his soon-to-be-vacant seat. However, in a state that both went to President Trump in 2024 and has a Democratic Governor, this election is truly anyone’s game.

The general election is likely to see former RNC Chair Michael Whatley face off against former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. Although Whatley has never help office, he brings expansive campaign and fundraising experience to the table, and he helped bring about several GOP wins in 2024. Meanwhile, Cooper has never lost an election and has a track record for winning over more moderate voters.

North Carolina will hold its primaries on March 3.

How are you praying into these races? Share your prayers and scriptures below.

(Info taken from Fox News. Photo Credit: Canva Teams)

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Iris Eng
January 4, 2026

Dear Lord Jesus, I see great strides being made here in America towards you. A part of that is due to the government we have under President Trump. I pray you help America grow constantly in you. Please help the people who love you be elected to all positions in government. I pray that those who do not know you will see the witness of the elected ones who do love you. May the ones who don’t know you be led to you by our elected officials lives led for you. In your Holy and precious name, Amen

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Rose Rocha
January 2, 2026

My prayer is that more Christian get out to vote, their biblical values, in this mid-term especially in these critical states. Because as your Word says -there are more with us than against us. In Jesus’ name.

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Sharon K Covington
January 2, 2026

Father, as true Christians, give us the boldness to stand in the face of evil and not be silent. Show us where we can be a part of the election process, whether it be helping with campaigns, working the polls, or encouraging our pastors to speak truth from the pulpit. Encourage every Christian to vote for biblical values. I believe it was never your intent for us remain silent, but to speak your word that overcomes evil. In Jesus name.

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Carol
January 2, 2026

FATHER GOD please let Righteousness prevail in all of these elections. Please make sure that all candidates are American by birth. Let those candidates that stand with JESUS win handily in JESUS MIGHTY NAME! Amen.

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Kathy
January 1, 2026

I’m praying for blockage & stoppage of the increase of liberal candidates in these states, as well as in NE, NH, OH, ME, & TX.

I decree & declare that there will be NO advancement of the liberal, socialist, communist, marxist or islamic agenda in the United States of America in the 2026 elections. It is ONE NATION UNDER GOD & IT WILL STAY THAT WAY IN JESUS’ NAME!

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Christine Joy Staber
January 1, 2026

“ my heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be:” Psalm 42:4

I read of these elections were I see candidates coming forward who have no biblical foundation with their left wing platform and another radical Muslim candidate and HB1957 the abortion bill in Pennsylvania makes its forward motion and I could hardly breathe. Dear Lord, please save our country and change the hearts of people of this country or we will destroy ourselves. We deserve the wrath of God, but Lord have mercy. Amen

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Darlene Estlow
January 1, 2026

Father, I look to you as the elections are before us. Move your people to become informed and to vote godly values. Give each voter discernment to see truth and falsehood in each campaign speech. Draw each of us to your truth and may we walk in repentance for our nation and for ourselves. I praise your name.

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LJW
January 1, 2026

Almighty God You know the evils that demoncrats trying to force on everyone. They have shown complete disgust to Your word so may God expose their evils to the voters that they will not vote for them. May God’s will be done and I trust in God. 🙏😇🙏❤️

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Pat Styers
January 1, 2026

I stand in agreement with this prayer in the mighty Name of Jesus!

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Susan CC
January 1, 2026

Barukh ata Adonai Eloheinu, Melekh Ha’Olam
Psalm 24:1, Daniel 2:21, Romans 13:1, Colossians 1:15-16

Blessed are You Adonai our God, King of the Universe, the earth is Yours and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to You as only YOU control the course of world events. You remove leaders and set up others. You are the Author of wisdom who says we must submit to our authorities because You have place them into these positions. LORD, I trust in Your Word so I am submitting to You these races in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and North Carolina. In each one, please raise up the best individual. I pray they are wise and knowledgeable and wholly devoted to truth and justice. I ask this in the Name of Jesus, the firstborn over all creation, the One in Whom all things were created, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities…ALL things. May the results be righteous as they are through You and for You. May they be victories that glorify You LORD…this will be so good for us. Amen

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Joe Wolfe
January 1, 2026

I have been praying daily since Joni Ernest’s announcement in September for her replacement.

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Grace
January 1, 2026

Heavenly Father we know You hold the key to establish and position the leaders that will bring Your Kingdom come, Your will be done. We intercede in faith continuing to ask you to…Thwart the plans of the evil one and anoint and raise up the leaders that will wave the banner once again “In God We Trust” for these coming elections. Protect and unify the men with strength and courage to have the goal to return to Your ways alone so order is restored. Time is essential, yet You can do in a day what takes man years to acquire.
Forgive us again for slacking in obedience and in the protection of the blessings You have given us. Change minds from running after the God of money to knowing Your ways are where our real hope lies and our hearts need to be.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen

Romans 8:37…
But in all these things, we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

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