Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff
After the runoff, voters will head to the polls in March to select their nominees for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
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The 10 most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections
With a year to go before the midterm elections, the defining political issue of 2026 is still not certain.
California voters approve ballot measure to green-light new congressional map
"California voters have sent a strong and clear message that they will not stand by while Republicans try to rig the 2026 election," Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene of Washington
Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission
Already this year, several GOP-led states have redrawn their congressional maps at President Donald Trump’s urging to help House Republicans pick up seats in 2026 and maintain their narrow majority.
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins governor’s race in New Jersey
A Ciattarelli win could have been a harbinger of trouble for Democrats nationally in 2026, but he ultimately ran significantly behind his margins against Murphy in 2021.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor
Laura Kelly, the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, called the Virginia result "a resounding rejection of Donald Trump’s chaos and a warning sign to all Republican politicians running in 2026
Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor
Now, every House Democrat incumbent and candidate will co-own Mamdani’s disastrous record in the 2026 midterms," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement Tuesday after the race was called.
Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows
over how long to extend government funding, as Senate leaders indicated negotiators will need more time beyond the Nov. 21 deadline proposed in the House-passed continuing resolution to finish fiscal 2026
In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine
Abigail Spanberger as the Democratic candidate, may be an early predictor of the 2026 midterms.
Senate leaders prepare to pivot to a new bill to end shutdown
Senate Republican leaders plan to abandon a House-passed funding patch to reopen government and pivot to a new bill that would provide more time to complete fiscal 2026 appropriations.
What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond
Voters will then go to the polls in March to select their nominees for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave
But Martin, a former chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party who took over as national party chair in February, acknowledged that a 2026 wave election may not include winning the Senate majority
Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026
Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 midterm elections, including one held by the longest-serving woman in congressional
Lots of talk but no deal as shutdown heads for the record books
Rank-and-file members have largely reported progress in talks aimed at moving appropriations bills for fiscal 2026 once the government reopens.
Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say
Republicans involved in the discussions have said much of the talks are centered on next steps for the appropriations process, as both chambers have fallen behind in passing the annual funding bills for fiscal 2026
What to know about Prop 50, California’s redistricting ballot measure
move sparked a rush of mid-decade redistricting efforts in multiple states as both parties seek an advantage in the closely divided House, where Republicans have a threadbare majority to defend in the 2026
The House was out in October. Does it matter?
Nine of the 12 fiscal 2026 appropriations bills never got a vote on the House floor.
Life after Congress: Roemer’s focus turns to preserving democracy
One of the group’s top issues is redistricting, especially now that some states are moving to redraw congressional lines before the next census in hopes of providing partisan advantages in the 2026 midterms
Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown
Appropriators could finish drafting a compromise version of a three-bill spending package for fiscal 2026 in "two or three days" once the partial government shutdown is over, House Appropriations Chairman
Social Security benefits to rise slightly
Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8 percent increase in their retirement benefits in 2026, slightly higher than the 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment provided this year, the Social Security