RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina
With his entry into the Senate race, Whatley will try to keep North Carolina Republicans’ winning streak in statewide federal elections going into 2026.
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: A summer of decisions
Nathan’s notes Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales breaks down the initial 2026 Senate ratings by Inside Elections.
Kamala Harris decides against run for California governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has decided against a 2026 gubernatorial run in California.
Texas Republicans release draft map targeting several Democratic House seats
political science professor at Baylor University, said Trump’s role in driving the Texas redistricting "can’t be understated" as the administration seeks to shore up House Republicans’ majority ahead of 2026
This is the No. 1 job for Republicans this August
Growth and the overall increase in prices and wages under Trump will be key in the 2026 election.
Jared Golden’s first job on the Hill? Working for Susan Collins
Though his name has been floated in recent years as a potential contender for statewide office, including as a challenger to Collins, he once again reaffirmed he would be running for his House seat in 2026
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper’s entry
North Carolina now appears set for a marquee Senate election in 2026, with Cooper likely to face Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats
"Governor Cooper is a formidable candidate who will flip North Carolina’s Senate seat, and his announcement is the latest indication that the Republicans’ Senate majority is at risk in 2026,’’ Minority
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins enters GOP primary to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff in what could be the most competitive Senate election of 2026.
South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman joins crowded Republican primary for governor
Andy Biggs of Arizona and Byron Donalds of Florida are also seeking their respective states’ top elective office in 2026, and both have already collected the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026
ANALYSIS – The 2026 election cycle began in November with a historically small universe of competitive Senate races.
House, Senate panels differ on future of hate crime grants
House and Senate appropriators are divided in their fiscal 2026 spending bills on whether to zero out funding for grants authorized under two laws focused on addressing hate crimes.Â
Battle over transgender troops reignites on Capitol Hill
The House intends to debate its fiscal 2026 NDAA in September, and the Senate may take up its own NDAA around the same time.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Redrawing the majority?
Beto O’Rourke, a past Senate candidate who may run again in 2026, said of Newsom during an event hosted by the Center for American Progress on Tuesday.
Bill Huizenga will not run for Senate in 2026
Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga is not running for Senate.
Utility costs emerge as campaign issue as Democrats pan sweeping budget law
Some Democratic candidates are eyeing a 2026 campaign strategy that targets Republicans for supporting provisions in their sweeping tax and spending law that analysts say may result in higher energy prices
Lawler will seek reelection to New York swing seat, passing on run for governor
"Republicans are more unified than ever in our mission to fire the Worst Governor in America Kathy Hochul in 2026," Stefanik said in a Wednesday statement.
From traffic to vasectomies, Congress takes aim at DC
The riders are part of a draft fiscal 2026 bill that was marked up by a House Appropriations subcommittee Monday and now heads to the full committee.
House GOP leaders cancel Thursday votes
It means most members can likely start their summer recess early, though as of Tuesday morning the House Appropriations Committee was still scheduled to mark up its draft fiscal 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science
Former California mayor is back for a rematch with Democrat Josh Harder
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has included Harder as one of its 26 Frontline members, which provides vulnerable incumbents with additional resources for the 2026 cycle.