Campaigns · 117th Congress
Vote-a-rama could fuel future campaign attacks
A marathon round of votes in the Senate on the budget language for a massive COVID-19 relief package could produce fodder for attack ads next year.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Q-ing up for ’22
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Capitol attack, threats not deterring congressional hopefuls
Party leaders say it is not hindering recruitment, but personal safety is a concern for people considering whether to run for Congress in 2022.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Peters says it’s ‘too early to speculate’ on DSCC endorsements
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters argues "good policy is really good politics" as he looks ahead to a 2022 cycle where party control again will be on the line.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Can Ivanka Trump defeat Marco Rubio?
The ex-president's daughter starts with high name ID but has never run for office, and beating incumbent senators in primaries is not easy.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Elaine Luria pays off campaign debt using corporate PAC money she said she’d reject
Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria told voters she'd reject corporate PAC money but took more than $30,000 in December to pay off campaign debts.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan plans Ohio Senate run
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, who ran unsuccessfully for president, plans to seek the Senate open seat Republican Rob Portman is giving up.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Voter turnout was a 2020 bright spot, but it might not continue
Over two-thirds of all eligible Americans voted in the 2020 election, the highest turnout in 120 years, according to the United States Elections Project.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Trust in the media is down, and this chart does not help
Having good data is only part of the challenge. Using it correctly is important too, and a recent chart made trust in media look worse than it is.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Kevin McCarthy taps Trump donors in seeking to retake House majority
After criticizing Trump following a riot by his supporters at the Capitol, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy went to Florida to see the ex-president.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Primary pipe dreams
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Michigan’s Gary Peters to lead Senate Democrats’ campaign arm
Peters, who was targeted by the GOP in his bid for reelection last year, was praised by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer as "battle-tested."
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Senate GOP confident about midterms despite open seats
The GOP will be defending three open Senate seats in 2022, and more could be added, but Republicans say that is not a troubling sign.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
GOP plans to use Biden action on climate against House Democrats from energy states
Republicans seeking to win back the House in 2022 see opportunity in President Biden's expected actions on climate change, particularly in energy-producing states that rely on oli and gas jobs.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Recent history shows Senate retirements don’t tell us squat
Open seats can make races more competitive, but decisions by senators not to run for reelection do not automatically fuel swings in party control.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Lowering the bar for the Biden administration
OPINION — How low is the bar for Joe Biden when it comes to managing the country's multiple crises? The answer will frame the 2022 and 2024 elections.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Sen. Rob Portman’s exit leaves void in chamber and 2022 map
Ohio Republican Rob Portman had a mix of executive branch experience and retail political skills, and was frequently in bipartisan Senate "gangs."
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman not running for reelection
Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman announced Monday that he is not running for a third term in 2022. He vowed to stay active in the Senate until his term ends.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Louisiana special elections draw crowds seeking Richmond and Letlow seats
Julia Letlow is one of 12 candidates seeking the seat her husband, Luke Letlow, won in December but never filled because he died of COVID-19 complications.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
After 2020 tumult, K Street turns to possible deals on Capitol Hill
The National Association of Realtors spent more than any other organization or firm on lobbying in 2020, passing perennial leader U.S. Chamber of Commerce.