An early look at House members who could be vulnerable in 2026
But Democrats and Republicans are already looking at the 2026 midterm elections. "[We’re] going to be on offense to hold our House GOP majority in 2026," North Carolina Rep.
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Kirsten Gillibrand gets Schumer’s nod to lead DSCC
Kirsten Gillibrand would lead the Senate Democratic campaign arm for the 2026 midterm cycle.
Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress
is the beginning of a new president’s term, the release of Trump’s budget request is almost certain to be delayed, but the first Monday in February remains a marker for the budget process for fiscal 2026
Republican to-do list: Elect Mike Johnson and get to work
So, if there was a mandate in this last election, it won’t last long if Republicans can’t hold the House in 2026.
‘At this point, I have no hope’: Injured officers, Democrats still waiting for Jan. 6 plaque
But Democrats invested in the issue said the clearest path they see to dedicating the plaque is to win back the majority in 2026.
Annie Kuster wants to lead by example. That’s why she’s retiring from Congress
I think the consequences of his policies are going to result in a swing back in 2026 and in 2028. So I’m going to stay involved, but not on the ballot.
Why Trump’s boast of newly found friends could prove fleeting
Chip Roy, be hit with a 2026 primary challenger more in line with his populist views. "I hope some talented challengers are getting ready in the Great State of Texas to go after Chip in the Primary.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Deck the House with boughs of chaos
Trump allies have been leaning heavily into primary threats as we gear up for the 2026 election cycle.
Trump-endorsed stopgap funding plan goes down to defeat
But in this case, they appear to be in widespread opposition to pushing off the next round of debt limit battles until after the 2026 midterms.
GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty
Both Rounds and Ernst are up for reelection in 2026.
How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump’s side next Congress
One Republican source with Senate ties said that the chamber "will be the bigger challenge for Trump," noting that all House members will be up for reelection in 2026.
House Democratic border hawks eye new influence next Congress
They also suggest it could provide a winning template for the 2026 midterm elections.
Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026
ANALYSIS — Watching popular governors flame out in Senate races cycle after cycle might cause Democrat Roy Cooper to pause before entertaining a Senate run in North Carolina in 2026.Â
Syria chaos could complicate lawmakers’ holiday endgame
Many Republicans — especially House members worried about a 2026 primary challenge — also must consider President-elect Donald Trump’s call for the U.S. to stay out of what is happening in Syria.   Â
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Full House
Starting gate 2026 is here: We’re only a month removed from this year’s elections, but Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has already drawn a challenger for 2026. Former Rep.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenge from former Hill colleague
John Fleming, now the Louisiana state treasurer, on Wednesday launched a 2026 primary challenge to Sen.
White House rule would expand coverage of anti-obesity drugsÂ
The Congressional Budget Office estimated in October that a policy authorizing Medicare to cover these drugs would increase federal spending by about $35 billion between 2026-2034.
Trump pick for DOT head Duffy has empty transportation resume
Duffy would have discretion over the remaining infrastructure funds from the law, which expires in 2026.
Trump, GOP claim mandate, look to capitalize on ‘upper hand’
The 2026 midterm elections will be less than two years away, meaning Republicans, who will control both chambers in the new Congress, will need to quickly begin crafting partisan bills to pass under reconciliation
Trump nominees will face friendlier Senate, with bigger majority
Those recess appointments would last until the end of the next session of Congress, in this case 2026. Collins and Murkowski have levied some criticism of Trump’s picks so far.