Republicans hold all the keys as second Trump term begins
They will need to do that soon, since the 2026 midterm elections are approaching more quickly than you think.
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Trump inauguration: ‘American carnage’ gets a fresh coat of paint
Political observers say he has less than two years to accomplish most of his campaign promises, with congressional midterm elections — that traditionally have favored the party out of power — due in November 2026
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in Senate
Husted’s appointment would run through November 2026, when a special election will be held for the final two years of Vance’s term.
Florida AG Ashley Moody picked for Rubio’s Senate seat
Florida will hold a special election in 2026 for the final two years of Rubio’s term – and while Moody could run to keep the seat, it appears she could have at least one Republican challenger.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Stand by me
Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is making known to campaign donors and others that he’s running for governor of the Sunshine State in 2026. DeSantis, the Republican incumbent, is term-limited.
Transportation pick Duffy soars through confirmation hearing
The current authorization, which was greatly expanded to become the 2021 infrastructure law, expires in 2026.
The smallest initial Senate battleground ever?
At this early stage of the 2026 cycle, Inside Elections rates just five senators as vulnerable, including three Democrats (Georgia’s Jon Ossoff, Michigan’s Gary Peters and New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen
Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative
Extending the individual cuts for all income levels would cost $4.2 trillion from 2026 to 2035, with the top 1 percent by household income — starting at $743,000 for a family of two — taking home about
Vance resigns from Senate, clearing the way for a GOP replacement
DeWine’s appointment will serve until Ohio holds a special election to replace Vance in November 2026. The winner of that election will serve the final two years of Vance’s term, which ends in 2028.
The 2026 midterm elections are just around the corner
Democrats shouldn’t start counting their chickens before they’ve hatched in the 2026 fight for control of the House of Representatives.
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.
An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026
Nevertheless, if 2026 is to be a strong year for Senate Democrats, their path to retaking the majority requires them to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.Â
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.
Bombshell report finds evidence Gaetz had sex with minor, paid for sex and took drugs while in Congress
Gaetz, who on Sunday teased a potential Senate run from Florida in 2026, is expected to join the One America News network next month as an anchor.Â
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.