Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will late Trump or Biden TV ads change the race?
Do political ads on television make a difference in the 2020 race? Possibly, but it would be difficult, given how well known Trump and Biden are to voters.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
2,484 results for "-/*/******************************00000001111111111111110000"
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will ‘biblical conservative’ Bob Good make Virginia’s 5th District safer GOP terrain, or more in play?
Virginia Republican Bob Good ousted Rep. Denver Riggleman in a party convention, but now must build support against well-funded Democrat Cameron Webb.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Chris Coons easily fends off progressive challenger in Delaware primary
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons fended off progressive challenger Jessica Scarane in the Democratic primary, and next faces Lauren Witzke, who has backed QAnon.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Please don’t count the early voting ballots before they’ve hatched
Don't be tempted to extrapolate election results based on early voting totals. They only reveal the registration of the voter, not the contents of a ballot.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in Delaware’s primaries this week
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces a challenge from the left, while GOP primaries for House and Senate feature candidates with a history of opioid addiction.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
TV ad by Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer highlights Democrats’ effort to woo back rural voters
Democrats recognize that to win competitive races in Iowa they have to win over rural voters who have shifted toward Republicans.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
COVID-19 tests unions’ ability to deliver votes, manpower, money to Democrats
Hit hard by business shutdowns, unions campaign through COVID-19 as pandemic cuts dues and complicates crucial door-to-door work.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Russian hackers tied to 2016 elections now target 2020 race, Microsoft says
A Russian group has attacked more than 200 U.S. organizations, including parties and consultants involved in the U.S. presidential election in recent weeks.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Rage against the (tape) machine
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 · 116th Congress
Family business in decline? Fewer get to Congress through heredity
Of the 6 members who followed their fathers into Congress, two lost primaries this year and one resigned after pleading guilty in an ethics scandal.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
All the ‘Rage’: Where the 2020 presidential race stands
The 2020 presidential race isn't over by a long shot, but Donald Trump is running out of time to change the trajectory of it to his advantage.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
‘Retread’ strategy: Why Congress next year could be full of losers
They deride them as 'retreads' when the other side does it, but both parties are trying to win control of Congress with candidates who ran before, and lost.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New Hampshire GOP backs Trump choices for Senate, House; Langevin coasts in Rhode Island
In New Hampshire, Republican voters nominated Corky Messner for Senate and Matt Mowers for the 1st District. Both had President Donald Trump’s backing.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in New Hampshire, Rhode Island primaries this week
Two of the final primary contests will be decided in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, but one of the most interesting tests will be over Trump's power.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Auchincloss wins primary in Massachusetts’ 4th District
Jake Auchincloss edged out Jesse Mermell to win the Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 4th District for Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III’s successor.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Behind the scenes: ‘Surge’ follows 2018 wave of women candidates
A film due out next week tracked women candidates, including Rep. Lauren Underwood, who challenged Republicans in districts Donald Trump carried in 2016.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Land of Kennedy? Louisiana
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 · 116th Congress
Republican women could add to House ranks, but Senate outlook uncertain
More Republican women ran and won in House primaries than ever before, but many are in races that are not considered competitive.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Massachusetts primary: Neal fends off challenge from Morse
Rep. Richard E. Neal, 71, beat Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, 31, for the Democratic nomination for a 17th term in Massachusetts' 1st District.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP banking on post-basement blunders by Biden and Democrats
Taunts challenging Joe Biden to come out of his basement are meant to minimize his relevance and power and challenge his mental capacity.