The 10 most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections
With a year to go before the midterm elections, the defining political issue of 2026 is still not certain.
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California voters approve ballot measure to green-light new congressional map
"California voters have sent a strong and clear message that they will not stand by while Republicans try to rig the 2026 election," Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene of Washington
Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission
Already this year, several GOP-led states have redrawn their congressional maps at President Donald Trump’s urging to help House Republicans pick up seats in 2026 and maintain their narrow majority.
Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor
Now, every House Democrat incumbent and candidate will co-own Mamdani’s disastrous record in the 2026 midterms," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement Tuesday after the race was called.
What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond
Voters will then go to the polls in March to select their nominees for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave
But Martin, a former chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party who took over as national party chair in February, acknowledged that a 2026 wave election may not include winning the Senate majority
Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026
Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 midterm elections, including one held by the longest-serving woman in congressional
What to know about Prop 50, California’s redistricting ballot measure
move sparked a rush of mid-decade redistricting efforts in multiple states as both parties seek an advantage in the closely divided House, where Republicans have a threadbare majority to defend in the 2026
USDA says it can’t use contingency fund for food stamps
The contingency fund is not available to support FY 2026 regular benefits, because the appropriation for regular benefits no longer exists," the memo says.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: More maps, more problems
↵↵North Carolina Republicans approved a new House map Wednesday, making the Tar Heel State the latest to redraw its congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter
Nearly a year out from the 2026 midterms, the latest federal fundraising reports show challengers outraising several vulnerable House and Senate members in key races.Â
2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women
From left, Deb Haaland, JoAnna Mendoza and Kaela Berg are among the Democratic women from blue-collar backgrounds running for office in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call; Mendoza for Congress/Facebook; Kaela for Congress/Facebook)
Are we at the beginning of the next civil war?
Why does it matter for the 2026 midterm elections? If Trump remains unpopular or has a poor job approval rating, Republicans’ majorities in Congress would be more at risk.
One win isn’t enough for Democrats in this year’s governor’s races
Mikie Sherrill and Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, and trading New Jersey for Virginia wouldn’t build momentum for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Utah Legislature approves new congressional map following court order
Utah is just one of several states redrawing their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, but it differs from states such as Texas, California and Missouri because it’s court-ordered.Â
Lawmakers’ health care, government shutdown claims
KFF has since updated that analysis, finding that the average increase would be 114 percent in 2026.
Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck
Mike Rounds, R-S.D., referring to passing regular fiscal 2026 spending bills this month. Sen.
Shutdown to extend into next week as Trump readies budget knife
enhanced health insurance subsidies for coverage bought on government-run exchanges that expire at the end of the year, arguing it can’t wait because insurers are already locking in their premium rates for 2026
Bipartisan talks to end shutdown percolate in Senate
After 2026, the credits would phase down to their original, pre-pandemic parameters before Democrats’ 2021 expansion.
Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate
But they ended up voting for the bill after leadership expanded a pilot program for members to hire private security and promised to bolster funding in the fiscal 2026 Legislative Branch appropriations