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At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has placed the district on its list of targets for 2026.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has placed the district on its list of targets for 2026.
Mike Collins brought in $825,000 and began 2026 with $2.3 million in the bank.
She's the fourth incumbent senator to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign, joining fellow Democrat Michael Bennet of Colorado and Republicans Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee
↵↵Political theater: Mary Ellen joined Roll Call Editor-in-Chief Jason Dick on the Political Theater podcast to discuss the news-heavy first few weeks of 2026 and which stories could be meaningful in November
↵↵At the Races is back for 2026, with the midterm election year upon us.
↵↵Here's a look at the former members who have launched comeback bids for 2026: Senate Michigan: former Rep.
↵↵She's the fifth Republican senator to decide against running for reelection to the chamber in 2026.
As we approach the 2026 midterms, here's a look back at the big campaign moments of the past year: Democrats sweep the governors' races↵↵Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, both members of
↵↵A DOJ account replied: "Not a chance, Gavin — we will stop your DEI districts for 2026."
gate↵↵Tennessee special: While they came up short in Tuesday's special election in Tennessee, Democrats argued that Van Epps' relatively modest victory margin in a deep-red district is a sign that the 2026
ANALYSIS — Halfway through the 2026 midterm cycle, the fight for the House is remarkably stable, and that's good news for Democrats' chances of winning the majority.
The barrage of negative press is likely to ratchet up pressure on Congress, especially among vulnerable lawmakers up for reelection in 2026, to resolve the impasse and reopen the government, adding
But the reality is that it’s October 2025, not October 2026, and it’s very possible this will all be ancient history by the midterm elections.
Thom Tillis, who had been one of the most vulnerable senators facing reelection in 2026 before he decided to retire, said many Republicans agree with their leaders that negotiations on the enhanced health
Starting gate Beehive boundaries: A Utah judge this week tossed the state’s congressional maps and directed its legislature to enact new lines for the 2026 midterm cycle that comply with the requirements
Senate Democrats are making strides toward recruiting who they believe are some of their best possible candidates for 2026, which should make key races more competitive — or at least more expensive
Nathan’s notes Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales breaks down the initial 2026 Senate ratings by Inside Elections.
Still, Musk was unlikely to have remained the center of attention in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
Starting gate Off-year redistricting: Wisconsin joins the list of states that could see new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 elections, after a pair of lawsuits were filed last week challenging
Speaker likes the midterm map: At a Punchbowl News event this week, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about defying trends and expanding the House GOP majority in 2026.