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The top political stories, of next year

Political Theater, Episode 352

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has a thin margin of error now and in the coming 119th Congress. — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has a thin margin of error now and in the coming 119th Congress. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales

Posted December 19, 2024 at 10:58am

Politics never sleeps! While 2024 was a campaign year to be remembered, there really is no such thing as an off-year election. Roll Call Campaigns Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales looks to next year for the top political stories, including ongoing retirement watches for several members, recruitment efforts and important gubernatorial races all happening in 2025.

Show Notes:

Recent Stories

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., voted for the bill in committee but said he wanted stronger protections against political self-dealing before he could support it on the floor. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Crypto bill in limbo as stakeholders ramp up recess efforts

At the Races: Heat’s on in Florida

California Rep. Jimmy Gomez speaks during a news conference in the Capitol in 2025.

Ethics Committee announces inquiry into California Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Michigan Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet's reelection race is now rated Solid Democratic by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.

Rating changes: 10 of 11 races shift toward Democrats

Former New York Rep. Chris Collins is self-funding his comeback bid in Florida's 19th District. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is running for reelection in a tight race against former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and others. Sullivan and Peltola have exchanged ads linking their opponent to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Alaska Senate candidates attempt to link each other to Epstein