Seven and counting? Tally of open Senate seats continues to climb
Collins’ decision is more important to her party than her other colleagues’ plans, because she might be the only Republican who can win a Senate election in Maine in 2026.
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Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement, opening up purple Nebraska district
Last month, Bacon featured on CQ Roll Call’s initial list of the most vulnerable House members of the 2026 cycle. The main super PAC backing House Democrats cheered Bacon’s impending departure.Â
Ways and Means member Evans says he will not seek reelection
After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I have decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in 2026."
Vulnerable North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection
"Even Tillis admits the GOP plan to slash Medicaid and spike costs for families is toxic — and in 2026, Democrats will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat," Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson
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At the Races: A speedy special electionÂ
Trump’s political team recently launched Kentucky MAGA, a super PAC with the aim of defeating Massie in the 2026 Republican primary.
Scott Brown makes another Senate bid in New Hampshire
But the GOP is optimistic about competing in the state, which could be the party’s third-best pickup option in 2026, behind Georgia and Michigan.Â
Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon
She’s hoping to extend that streak in 2026. "I’m a happy person. God’s given me good health, and I know this is what I was meant to do," she said in an interview.
This week: Congress debates war and reconciliation
Appropriations in House The House, meanwhile, returns from a Juneteenth recess poised to begin floor debate on fiscal 2026 appropriations, while waiting for the Senate to amend and send back the budget
Iowa Democrat launches third challenge to vulnerable GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks
House Republicans — Zach Nunn in the Des Moines-centered 3rd District and Ashley Hinson in northeast Iowa’s 2nd District — are on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s initial target list for 2026
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At the races: Democrats get a reprieve
state Senate seat, an abundance of experienced candidates and a remark by a Republican incumbent that drew widespread scorn: Those are some of the factors fueling optimism among Iowa Democrats about the 2026
Iowa Democrats see signs of optimism for 2026 despite state’s hard-right turn
"We’ve got some real opportunities here in 2026, and it’s evidenced by the fact that we have so many candidates who are throwing their hat in the ring," Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said.
Hannah Pingree, daughter of Maine congresswoman, enters race for governor
Jared Golden said he would not seek statewide office in 2026 and would instead run for reelection to his competitive 2nd District seat.Â
‘Eerie similarities’: Dems tea partied in 2010 say today’s GOP faces own reckoningÂ
And that’s Election Day 2026." If there’s a difference between 2010 and now, Carney and Pomeroy said, it’s what power the parties are willing to sacrifice.
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At the races: Big, beautiful bickering
Moderates in the Senate such as Maine’s Susan Collins, who is on the ballot in 2026, and even some red-state conservatives such as Missouri’s Josh Hawley have raised alarms over the measure’s proposed
Trump-Musk alliance ends with personal attacks, threats to end federal contracts
it would do, if signed into law. ’Truth will come out’ The world’s richest man on Thursday showed no signs of going down without a rhetorical fight, appearing to take aim at Republicans ahead of the 2026
Biden alums could boost their House ranks in midterm elections
As Trump tries to unwind much of his Democratic predecessor’s agenda, a handful of federal employees who helped carry out the Biden administration’s policy priorities are seeking House seats in 2026.
Time and voters will determine who is right in current Medicaid fight
While voters have expressed general concerns about the national debt and deficit, the change of heart on the CBO from some Republicans is unlikely to be the biggest issue of the 2026 midterm elections.
Kathy Hochul, in 2026
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is running for governor. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for the Brooklyn Academy of Music)
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At the races: A Democratic boogeyman steps aside
Still, Musk was unlikely to have remained the center of attention in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
Both sides launch ad campaigns over budget vote as bill moves to Senate
Next stop: Senate The budget reconciliation bill now moves to the Senate, where a handful of Republican senators facing competitive reelection battles in 2026 will come under intense pressure to support