Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr enters race to succeed Mitch McConnell
House Democrats, however, have the seat on their initial list of 2026 targets, calling it a district "in play." Democratic Rep.
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House Democrats unveil 35 Republican targets for 2026 midterms
Here’s the full list of Republican members included in the DCCC’s "Districts in Play" for 2026:
Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK’d in Senate
Collins is up for reelection in 2026 in a Democratic-leaning state. No Democrats voted for it.
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.
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
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.
Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats
But as the party turns toward 2026 and into 2028, it’s entirely unclear what type of candidate Democratic primary voters will be looking for to win a presidential race again.
Capitol Ink · 119th Congress
Capitol Ink and McConnell: Capping a unique relationship
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement last Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026 had us dipping into our archives. And dipping into the inkwell.
Mitch McConnell says he won’t seek an eighth term in 2026
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, left, gets a high-five from Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., as they wheel past each other at the Senate subway elevator in the Capitol on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Dems the breaks
About that House resolution: Several House Republicans, including at least three who are expected to face tough races in 2026, signed on to a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson pushing back on spending
Trump to huddle with Modi, sandwiched between Arab leader meetings
aggressive implementation of tariffs on imports will have an impact India’s economy, with Morningstar DBRS analysts noting in a Feb. 3 white paper that the Modi government’s recently released fiscal 2026
Senate confirms Gabbard to be director of national intelligence
As DNI, she would be involved in any effort to renew Section 702 when it comes due for reauthorization in 2026. Sen.
House GOP preps all-in-one budget blueprint for committee vote
The Senate plan is to take up a separate fiscal 2026 budget resolution after the initial reconciliation package is signed into law that would lay the groundwork for the more complex tax bill.
GOP senators fall in line behind Trump’s nominees, even the contentious ones
Jon Ossoff, perhaps the most vulnerable Democratic senator facing reelection in 2026, voted to support two of Trump’s nominees, although he didn’t vote on four nominees whom some other swing-state Democrats
Vought gets chilly reception from Senate Homeland Security Democrats
Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., asked Vought what he would do in the future about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a law set to expire at the end of fiscal 2026 that provides hundreds of millions of dollars
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.
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
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.
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.
Campaigns · 118th Congress
At the Races: Money comin’, money goin’
Tim Scott, R-S.C., appears to be gearing up for a run to lead the NRSC into the 2026 midterms.