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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Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor
Laura Kelly, the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, called the Virginia result "a resounding rejection of Donald Trump’s chaos and a warning sign to all Republican politicians running in 2026
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
A teachable moment in a New York minute
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is a prospective candidate for governor in 2026.
Life after Congress: Roemer’s focus turns to preserving democracy
One of the group’s top issues is redistricting, especially now that some states are moving to redraw congressional lines before the next census in hopes of providing partisan advantages in the 2026 midterms
Rating change: Sununu’s entry boosts Republican chances in New Hampshire
Sununu announced a comeback bid in New Hampshire on Wednesday, boosting Republican chances of winning the seat near the core of the fight for Senate control in 2026.
John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire
Sununu will run for his old seat in 2026, he announced Wednesday.
In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion
Then the following month, voters will go to the polls again to select candidates for the November 2026 ballot, this time under the new district lines.
Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is seeking a fifth term in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on
The ads, shared first with CQ Roll Call, focus on notices that health insurance providers are set to send out this month detailing premium costs for 2026 plans.Â
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.
Maine Democrats tout ‘outsider’ approach to unseating Collins
The minority party faces a difficult Senate map in its quest to win the majority in 2026, and defeating Collins would be key to any Democratic hopes of flipping the chamber. Â
In blue-collar Ohio seat, Rep. Emilia Sykes braces for a rematch and redistricting
The 13th District, which includes Akron and Canton as well the suburbs, exurbs and rural areas in between, sits at the convergence of the forces shaping the 2026 midterms: a deeply polarized electorate
Trump used lawmakers’ break to fill out a loaded congressional to-do list
One GOP source close to Trump world said there are a number of things the president "definitely wants to get done this year because he knows 2026 will be about the state of the economy come that time —
White House changes course after Trump vows executive order to ‘end’ mail-in voting
"WE WILL BEGIN THIS EFFORT, WHICH WILL BE STRONGLY OPPOSED BY THE DEMOCRATS BECAUSE THEY CHEAT AT LEVELS NEVER SEEN BEFORE, by signing an EXECUTIVE ORDER to help bring HONESTY to the 2026 Midterm Elections
Kamala Harris decides against run for California governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has decided against a 2026 gubernatorial run in California.
This is the No. 1 job for Republicans this August
Growth and the overall increase in prices and wages under Trump will be key in the 2026 election.
Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has set up a Tuesday test vote on taking up the first fiscal 2026 spending bill, the generally popular measure funding military construction projects and
Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds
Senate Republican appropriators want their leadership to bring an initial package of fiscal 2026 spending bills to the floor before August recess, Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Thursday