Initial 2026 House race ratings show more Republicans in Toss-up seats
ANALYSIS — Even though the midterms are 20 months away, it’s not too early to project that the headliner of the 2026 elections will be the fight for the House majority.
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DCCC announces 26 vulnerable members for Frontline program in 2026
House Democrats on Thursday identified 26 incumbents considered most vulnerable in the 2026 midterm elections.
A third way for congressional Democrats
faced with two lousy options: Either fall in line behind Trump 100 percent or face the certain prospect of political ostracizing, months of social media bullying and a well-funded primary opponent in 2026
Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath explores run for governor in Georgia
Gonzales rates the 2026 gubernatorial election in Georgia as a Battleground race. Republicans could have a contested primary in the race to succeed Kemp.
Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats
But as the party turns toward 2026 and into 2028, it’s entirely unclear what type of candidate Democratic primary voters will be looking for to win a presidential race again.
DCCC announces leadership roster for 2026 cycle
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced its leadership team for the 2026 cycle on Thursday. Washington Rep.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Great egg-spectations
random and not because it’s located in a perennially competitive House district held by Democrat Jared Golden in a state with a battleground Senate race featuring Appropriations Chair Susan Collins in 2026
Craig, on defense over Democrats’ agriculture priorities, eyes Senate run
House Agriculture Committee ranking member Angie Craig, with one eye on a Senate run in 2026, faces a daunting task in delivering legislative benefits to her constituents in the next two years.
Trump, GOP senators ‘rowing in the same direction’ despite some differences
With the 2026 midterm election cycle just around the corner, House and Senate Republicans have been eager to avoid offending those very voters.
Democrats dust off 2018 playbook with attacks on potential Medicaid cuts
Now, months after a bruising election that saw Donald Trump and Republicans swept back into power, Democrats are seeking to revive that playbook ahead of the 2026 midterms, accusing Republicans of targeting
Capitol Ink · 119th Congress
Capitol Ink and McConnell: Capping a unique relationship
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement last Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026 had us dipping into our archives. And dipping into the inkwell.
Town halls give frustrated Democrats chance to vent about Trump and Musk
Similar confusion and frustrations played out at town halls across the nation last week and could have major implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
Mitch McConnell says he won’t seek an eighth term in 2026
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, left, gets a high-five from Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., as they wheel past each other at the Senate subway elevator in the Capitol on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Dems the breaks
About that House resolution: Several House Republicans, including at least three who are expected to face tough races in 2026, signed on to a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson pushing back on spending
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.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution
She is the first former Biden Cabinet secretary to formally announce a 2026 campaign, but at least two others are considering bids.
House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority
But the open seats they’d leave behind could have an impact on which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. The path from Washington back home is well traveled.
Trump to huddle with Modi, sandwiched between Arab leader meetings
aggressive implementation of tariffs on imports will have an impact India’s economy, with Morningstar DBRS analysts noting in a Feb. 3 white paper that the Modi government’s recently released fiscal 2026
Senate confirms Gabbard to be director of national intelligence
As DNI, she would be involved in any effort to renew Section 702 when it comes due for reauthorization in 2026. Sen.