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.
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Moulton launches Senate primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts
Seth Moulton, an Iraq War veteran who came to Congress after defeating a nine-term incumbent in a primary, is challenging another fellow Democrat in 2026: Sen. Edward J. Markey.
Tim Walz will run for a third term in 2026
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is seeking a third term next year. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
For Congress, security fears are a haunting part of the job
Manger had a vision of setting up field offices around the country to coordinate with local authorities and speed response times, but a fiscal 2026 spending bill report cites "insufficient return on investment
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.
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."
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
In the Spotlight: Roger Wicker
The Mississippi Republican called the bill "a start," but rejected the notion that the administration’s proposed $1 trillion fiscal 2026 defense budget — a plan that hinges the bulk of its Defense Department
House Republicans need to break some streaks to hold their majority in 2026
House Democrats need a net gain of just three seats to win a majority in 2026.Â
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores announces campaign for Cuellar’s seat
The National Republican Congressional Committee has included Cuellar on its initial list of 26 House Democrats it will target in 2026. Inside Elections with Nathan L.
Elections in Florida and Wisconsin confirm changed political environment
ANALYSIS — With 19 months to go before the midterm elections, it’s too early to know what the political environment will be like in November 2026 and too early to project whether Republicans will maintain
Adelita Grijalva announces bid for late father’s House seat in Arizona
Before he won a 12th term in November, he had already decided against running for reelection in 2026.
Trump pulls Stefanik nomination to be UN ambassador
And House Majority PAC, the leading Democratic super PAC dedicated to winning the House, saw implications for the 2026 midterms following Thursday’s move.
Republicans’ fragile majority and Democrats’ fragile image
ANALYSIS — From the balance of power on Capitol Hill to the early jockeying in the 2026 midterm elections, there’s no shortage of political news and nuances. So let’s run down a few hot topics.Â
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate
Gonzales moved Minnesota to itslist of Battleground Senate states for 2026. Democrats facea difficult Senate map for 2026.
Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026
Democrats already face a difficult Senate map for 2026.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in Senate
Husted’s appointment would run through November 2026, when a special election will be held for the final two years of Vance’s term.
Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida will hold a special election in 2026 for the final two years of Rubio’s term – and while Moody could run to keep the seat, it appears she could have at least one Republican challenger.Â
Vance resigns from Senate, clearing the way for a GOP replacement
DeWine’s appointment will serve until Ohio holds a special election to replace Vance in November 2026. The winner of that election will serve the final two years of Vance’s term, which ends in 2028.
House Democratic border hawks eye new influence next Congress
They also suggest it could provide a winning template for the 2026 midterm elections.