Some losing House candidates get a second look for 2026
David Schweikert, are among the repeat contenders whom Democrats are counting on to help them win the House in 2026.
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Supreme Court to weigh use of race in redistricting
In a court brief, the National Republican Congressional Committee urged the justices not to let the court fight drag out too long, as the state adopted a different primary process ahead of the 2026 midterms
Wisconsin enters spotlight again with another high-spending Supreme Court race
Republican Party highlighted a complaint against Crawford last month, citing her attendance at a briefing with donors for which the email invite was headlined "Chance to put two more House seats in play for 2026
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At the Races: House by the numbers
Vance said his focus will be to “fully enact the MAGA mandate and President Trump’s vision” and help build the necessary war chest to “keep and grow our Republican majorities in 2026.”
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.
These House members are running or weighing bids for Senate or governor
Below is a look at some of the House members, and a smattering of senators, who may land new titles after 2026. Arizona Republican Rep.
NRCC names 26 House Democrats to initial target list for 2026
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has yet to release its list of targeted Republicans as part of its Red to Blue program for the 2026 cycle.
House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 but aware of challenge
A path to victory While Democratic senators face a daunting map in 2026, House Democrats have reason for optimism.
Trump signs stopgap spending measure, averting shutdown
Closing the books Clearing the yearlong stopgap measure Friday, Thune said on the floor earlier in the day, would allow Congress to close the books on last year’s business and move on to fiscal 2026 spending
Pentagon to unveil cuts alongside fiscal 2026 budget request
Pentagon leaders plan to roll out their recommended cuts to military spending alongside their budget request for fiscal 2026, the Defense Department indicated in a newly released letter to Congress.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department)
Speaker likes the midterm map: At a Punchbowl News event this week, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about defying trends and expanding the House GOP majority in 2026.
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces retirement in New Hampshire
"Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026," Shaheen, 78, said in a video posted Wednesday on social media.
House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out
Underscoring Democrats’ plans for the next two years is their goal to win control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections.
As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen
Musk is likely an appealing target for Democrats in the early days of the 2026 cycle because he is less popular than the president.
States want to move funds pulled from green projects to hard infrastructure
That bill, which expires in 2026, began as a typical surface transportation reauthorization bill but was greatly expanded by $550 billion in new spending.
Vance pitches separate cuts package as House GOP preps CR vote
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said the rescissions package would likely be separate from fiscal 2026 appropriations, which will also feature spending cuts.
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.
Long-term stopgap measure sets up partisan clash
At the same time, Democrats pointed out that a nearly $23 billion "advance" appropriation for the VA’s fiscal 2026 costs associated with the new toxic-exposure benefits law was missing from the text.
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