Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: The truth about trifectas
Martin Heinrich declined to say whether he might run for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited fellow Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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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.
Klobuchar poised to become No. 3 Senate Democrat
Schumer has led the Democratic caucus since 2017, while Durbin, who is up for reelection in 2026, is the party’s longtime whip.
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.
Rep. Greene to helm new ‘DOGE’ subcommittee in House
Trump has said he wants his new agency, nicknamed DOGE, to complete its work by July 4, 2026, after examining all federal departments and agencies and recommending ways to cut costs.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: DNC, or the Democrats’ Next Campaign
Ro Khanna said he expected much of the party’s messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms to come from Capitol Hill, rather than the DNC.Â
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.
Future of Medicare drug price negotiations murky under Trump
The Biden administration said those negotiated prices, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026, would have saved Medicare $6 billion if they were in effect last year.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: The Leftovers
Ron DeSantis a chance to pick a replacement to fill the seat until a 2026 special election. CBS News reports that James Uthmeier, DeSantis’ chief of staff, Lt. Gov.
West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections
The nomination would set up a special election in 2026, with Rubio’s current term set to run through 2028.
Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars
With the current law expiring in 2026, negotiations for the next reauthorization could begin as soon as next year for the new committee leaders.
GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations
Those recess appointments would last until the end of the upcoming session of Congress, in this case 2026.
What happened and what’s next after the 2024 elections?
Looking to 2026 While the dust is still settling on the 2024 elections, the baseline for the 2026 midterm elections has been set.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: The big sort
ICYMI It’s 2026 somewhere: The crypto-backed political network Fairshake and its affiliated super PACs announced this week they have already secured $78 million for the 2026 midterm elections.