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Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon is the NRCC Chairman. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Exclusive: NRCC Names Senior Staff for 2016

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 9, 2015 at 7:00am
Fitzpatrick is leaving Congress after this term. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Democrat Kicks Off Race for Open Pennsylvania Seat

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 8, 2015 at 3:24pm
Gibson is a New York Republican. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Sources: Chris Gibson Will Announce Retirement

By Nathan Gonzales and Shira T. Center
Posted January 5, 2015 at 10:30pm
Kirk says he'll run for a second term. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Mark Kirk: ‘No Frickin’ Way Am I Retiring’

By Emily Cahn and Shira T. Center
Posted November 14, 2014 at 8:38am

Mark Kirk: ‘No Frickin’ Way Am I Retiring’

By Emily Cahn and Shira T. Center
Posted November 14, 2014 at 7:39am
Stefanik leaves the Capitol Hill Club with aide Anthony Pileggi. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

How Elise Stefanik Became the Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress

By Shira T. Center
Posted November 11, 2014 at 12:27pm

How Elise Stefanik Became the Youngest Woman Ever Elected to Congress

By Shira T. Center
Posted November 11, 2014 at 11:28am
Ernst is the senator-elect from Iowa. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

The Best Congressional Campaigns of 2014

By Alexis Levinson, Abby Livingston, Emily Cahn, Kyle Trygstad and Shira T. Center
Posted November 10, 2014 at 12:29pm

The Best Congressional Campaigns of 2014

By Emily Cahn, Shira T. Center, Alexis Levinson, Abby Livingston and Kyle Trygstad
Posted November 10, 2014 at 11:30am
Walden is an Oregon Republican. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

After GOP Wave, Williams Won’t Challenge Walden for NRCC

By Shira T. Center
Posted November 5, 2014 at 5:18pm
Collins is the executive director of the NRSC. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Photo)

Roll Call Event With Top Senate Campaign Aides Thursday

By Shira T. Center
Posted November 2, 2014 at 8:55pm

Last Call: Where Should We Travel to Cover the Midterms? (Video)

By JM Rieger and Shira T. Center
Posted September 24, 2014 at 11:30am

Where Should Roll Call Travel to Cover the Midterms?

By Shira T. Center and JM Rieger
Posted September 23, 2014 at 7:01pm

Democrats Cut Ad Time in Upstate New York Race

By Abby Livingston, Emily Cahn and Shira T. Center
Posted September 23, 2014 at 3:08pm
Peters, center, won re-election on Friday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Vote Now in the #RCReadersChoice Runoff

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 23, 2014 at 5:00am

Top Campaign Aides Reveal Picks for #RCReadersChoice

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 19, 2014 at 5:00am
Roll Call's Alexis Levinson, left, talks with a House candidate in Iowa, David Young, during August recess. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Vote Now: Where Should Roll Call Travel to Cover the Midterms?

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 17, 2014 at 7:09am
Associate Politics Editor Kyle Trygstad, left, interviews GOP Senate candidate David Perdue on the campaign trail in Georgia. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

You Decide: Where Should Roll Call Travel for the Midterm Elections?

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 15, 2014 at 7:00am
A migrant trail near Nogales, Ariz. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

The Complexity of the U.S. Border Crisis, in 7 Photos

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 5, 2014 at 5:00am

The Complexity of the U.S. Border Crisis, in 7 Photos

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 5, 2014 at 4:01am
Gallego speaks to Arizona primary volunteers before they canvass. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Temps and Tensions Max Out in Arizona Primary

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 24, 2014 at 9:12pm

Temps and Tensions Max Out in Arizona Primary

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 24, 2014 at 8:13pm
Martha McSally, a Republican, is running in Arizona. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Martha McSally Tries to Fly to Victory

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 18, 2014 at 3:03am

Martha McSally Tries to Fly to Victory

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 18, 2014 at 2:04am
Sinema greets voters at Giant Coffee in Phoenix. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Freshman Congresswoman Moves to the Middle

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 12, 2014 at 4:00am

Freshman Congresswoman Moves to the Middle

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 12, 2014 at 3:30am
Barber gives a tour of Tucson. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Shooting in the Rear View, Ron Barber Drives His Own Way

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 8, 2014 at 11:25am

Shooting in the Rear View, Ron Barber Drives His Own Way

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 8, 2014 at 10:26am
Williams wants to mount a challenge to Walden. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Roger Williams Makes Play for NRCC Chairman (Updated)

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 30, 2014 at 12:55pm

Roger Williams Makes Play for NRCC Chairman (Updated)

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 30, 2014 at 11:56am

Mitch McConnell: It’s Clear Thad Cochran Won Mississippi Runoff

By Humberto Sanchez, JM Rieger and Shira T. Center
Posted July 8, 2014 at 4:47pm
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

RNC 2016 Convention Heads to Cleveland

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 8, 2014 at 12:10pm
In the fight to host the Republican Convention in 2016, Portman has taken a top role in working to bring the quadrennial confab to Cleveland. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ohio Republicans Crusade for Cleveland Convention

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 7, 2014 at 4:25pm

Ohio Republicans Crusade for Cleveland Convention

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 7, 2014 at 3:26pm
A scrum of reporters surround Ted Cruz following his 21-hour filibuster against the Affordable Care Act. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Beginner’s Guide to Political Reporting Jobs

By Rebecca Gale and Shira T. Center
Posted June 25, 2014 at 5:00am

Beginner’s Guide to Political Reporting Jobs

By Shira T. Center and Rebecca Gale
Posted June 25, 2014 at 4:02am
We're pretty sure each type of reporter is represented here. (Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

The 8 Types of Capitol Hill Reporters

By Rebecca Gale and Shira T. Center
Posted May 16, 2014 at 11:58am

The 8 Types of Capitol Hill Reporters

By Shira T. Center and Rebecca Gale
Posted May 16, 2014 at 10:59am

The 10 Most Vulnerable Members of the Midterm Cycle

By Shira T. Center, Abby Livingston and Emily Cahn
Posted May 6, 2014 at 4:00am

The 9 Kinds of Capitol Hill Flacks

By Rebecca Gale and Shira T. Center
Posted April 29, 2014 at 4:28pm
Tierney at a recent event in Peabody, Mass. (Shira T. Center/CQ Roll Call)

John Tierney Survived 2012. Now What?

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 9, 2014 at 5:00am

John Tierney Survived 2012. Now What?

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 9, 2014 at 4:01am

Gary Peters Debuts Bio Spot During Sweet 16 Games

By Shira T. Center
Posted March 27, 2014 at 6:00am

Dues Sheet: Chairman Raised $10M for DCCC

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 13, 2014 at 6:33pm

House Retirements Offer Democrats Limited Hope

By Shira T. Center, Abby Livingston and Emily Cahn
Posted January 8, 2014 at 5:53pm
(CQ Roll Call File Photos)

Longtime Dems McIntyre, McCarthy to Retire (Updated) (Video)

By Abby Livingston, Emily Cahn and Shira T. Center
Posted January 8, 2014 at 12:51pm
(Douglas Graham/Roll Call File Photo)

Jim Gerlach Won’t Seek Re-Election (Updated)

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 6, 2014 at 1:18pm

Most Fascinating Races of 2014: Florida’s 13th District

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 3, 2014 at 11:30am
Hagan is vulnerable in 2014. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Most Fascinating Races of 2014: North Carolina Senate

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 2, 2014 at 11:30am
Schwartz is running for governor, leaving an open race for her House seat. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Most Fascinating Races of 2014: Pennsylvania’s 13th District

By Shira T. Center
Posted January 1, 2014 at 11:30am

How Roll Call’s Best Politics Stories of 2013 Happened

By Shira T. Center
Posted December 31, 2013 at 6:00am

How Roll Call’s Best Politics Stories of 2013 Happened

By Shira T. Center
Posted December 31, 2013 at 5:01am
Israel is the DCCC chairman. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call Photo)

DCCC Raises $5 Million in November (Updated)

By Shira T. Center
Posted December 20, 2013 at 1:28pm

Roll Call’s 10 Most Vulnerable House Members Revealed

By Shira T. Center, Emily Cahn and Abby Livingston
Posted November 4, 2013 at 10:01pm

House Democrats Pull Pages From the Rahm Playbook

By Shira T. Center and Emily Cahn
Posted November 1, 2013 at 2:54pm

Charlie Dent, the New GOP Voice of Moderation

By Shira T. Center
Posted October 2, 2013 at 6:12pm
Bachus is leaving Congress at the end of his term. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Spencer Bachus Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2014

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 30, 2013 at 9:04am
Michaela Rayne Trygstad was born Friday afternoon. (Courtesy Kyle Trygstad)

Kyle All Smiles With Birth of Smallest Politics Reporter

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 27, 2013 at 5:32pm
Buerkle won't try to come back to Congress.

Ex-Congresswoman Won’t Seek Rematch in New York | #NY24

By Shira T. Center
Posted September 25, 2013 at 9:17am
DeMaio is a top recruit for House Republicans. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

DeMaio Considers Bid for Mayor After Bob Filner’s Resignation

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 23, 2013 at 7:38pm
Critz will not try to come back to Congress. (Bill Clark/Roll Call File Photo)

Ex-Congressman Won’t Attempt Comeback Bid in Pennsylvania | #PA12

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 14, 2013 at 4:44pm

Ex-Bush Aide Elise Stefanik Will Challenge Bill Owens #NY21

By Shira T. Center
Posted August 6, 2013 at 7:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Vitter Super PAC Rakes In Big Bucks for Re-Election or Gubernatorial Bid

By Shira T. Center
Posted July 11, 2013 at 5:00am

Lamar Alexander Buys Pre-Emptive TV Ad Featuring Rand Paul

By Abby Livingston and Shira T. Center
Posted July 5, 2013 at 2:09pm
Perry signed the interim map into law on Wednesday. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Rick Perry Signs Texas Congressional Map Into Law

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 26, 2013 at 6:50pm

4 Effects of Voting Rights Ruling on 2014 Midterms

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 25, 2013 at 5:21pm

Supreme Court Strikes Key Parts of Voting Rights Law (Updated)

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 25, 2013 at 10:25am

3 Ways to Rule on the Voting Rights Act

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 18, 2013 at 6:04pm
Roskam is expanding his political operation. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Exclusive: Peter Roskam Expands Political Operation | Shop Talk

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 17, 2013 at 6:00am

Texas Members May Face Remap Redux

By Shira T. Center and Abby Livingston
Posted June 16, 2013 at 7:00pm
Markey is the frontrunner for the Democratic Senate nomination. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democratic Super PAC Goes on TV for Markey #MASEN

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 6, 2013 at 4:34pm
Bennet is the chairman of the DSCC. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Top Democratic Senate Prospect Won’t Run #WVSEN

By Shira T. Center
Posted June 3, 2013 at 12:31pm

Michele Bachmann Will Not Seek Re-Election #MN06

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 29, 2013 at 6:26am

Senate Candidate Recruitment Timelines Compared

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 9, 2013 at 3:34pm
Republicans are lining up to challenge Murphy. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

The Next Allen West Is … #FL18

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 9, 2013 at 6:00am
King will not run for Senate. (Douglas Graham/CQ Roll File Photo).

Steve King Will Not Run for Senate #IASEN

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 4, 2013 at 3:47am
Clarke, center, might run again. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Detroit Democrats Expected to Flood Peters House Seat #MI14 | The Field

By Abby Livingston and Shira T. Center
Posted May 2, 2013 at 11:19am
Peters will run for Senate. (Shira Toeplitz/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Gary Peters Kicks Off Senate Bid #MISEN

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 2, 2013 at 5:00am
Young represents the 9th District. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Todd Young for … ? #INSEN #INGOV

By Shira T. Center
Posted May 1, 2013 at 3:22pm
Meehan represents a swing district in southeastern Pennsylvania. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pennsylvania GOP Hopes to Avoid Corbett Ticket Drag #PAgov

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 30, 2013 at 11:30am
(Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)

Gary Peters to Enter Michigan Senate Race #MIsen

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 29, 2013 at 11:54am
Ros-Lehtinen is not retiring. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: I am NOT Retiring #FL27

By Shira T. Center and Abby Livingston
Posted April 26, 2013 at 6:00am

Remainders: 867-5309/Jenny, Don’t Change Your Number

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 25, 2013 at 4:58pm
Leach is running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 13th. (Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)

Daylin Leach Talks Marijuana, Progressive Politics and Rock #PA13 | The Candidate

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 25, 2013 at 3:00pm
Nelson is considering running for governor in Florida. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Bill Nelson Mulls Bid for Florida Governor

By Shira T. Center and Abby Livingston
Posted April 25, 2013 at 12:40pm

Former Todd Akin Consultant Has Controversial Past | Shop Talk

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 25, 2013 at 6:30am

Remainders: Big-Sky Dreams

By Shira T. Center and Abby Livingston
Posted April 23, 2013 at 6:39pm
Markey has led in all polls of the Massachusetts Senate special election so far. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Democrats Markey, Lynch Resume Campaigns #MAsen

By Shira T. Center and Kyle Trygstad
Posted April 22, 2013 at 11:54am
Walden is the chairman of the NRCC. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

House Republicans Announce Vulnerable Incumbents for Patriot Program

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 22, 2013 at 9:41am
Rahall is still considering a Senate run. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Money Reveals Some Members Aren’t Really Serious About Senate Bids (Yet)

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 18, 2013 at 11:56am
A spokesman for O'Donnell would not rule out another run. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Delaware: The Return of Christine O’Donnell?

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 18, 2013 at 10:00am
Bachmann reported spending about $200,000 more in the first quarter than she raised in that time period. (By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hey, Big (House Race) Spender!

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 17, 2013 at 3:13pm

Illinois: Rodney Davis Raises $401K in First Quarter

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 10, 2013 at 3:43pm

Michigan: Republican Cardiologist Steele Considers Senate Run

By Abby Livingston and Shira T. Center
Posted April 10, 2013 at 12:02pm
Foster, right, is close to getting a GOP challenger. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Illinois: Republican Preps for Foster Challenge With D.C. Trip

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 10, 2013 at 5:00am
(Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call)

Remainders: #BluegrassGate

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 9, 2013 at 8:19pm
Schwartz will run for governor in 2014. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Pennsylvania: Schwartz Officially Enters Race for Governor

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 8, 2013 at 1:38pm

NRSC to GOP Consultants: Got Any Better Ideas?

By Shira T. Center
Posted April 4, 2013 at 11:03am
Capito is running for Senate in West Virginia. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

West Virginia: Capito Raises $915,000 for Senate Bid

By Abby Livingston and Shira T. Center
Posted April 3, 2013 at 2:44pm

Michigan: Ronna Romney McDaniel Will Not Run for Senate

By Abby Livingston and Shira T. Center
Posted April 2, 2013 at 6:36pm