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↵↵Overall, successful Democratic challengers, on average, outspent the GOP incumbents they defeated. 2026↵↵This year's financial dynamic in House races might look closer to 2006 or 2010 than to 2018.Â
Mike Collins brought in $825,000 and began 2026 with $2.3 million in the bank.
↵↵As we look ahead to key primary contests of 2026, it's important to remember that most fields have not yet been set and there's time for more candidates to jump in.
↵↵Dunn, a urologist and former Army surgeon, is the eighth House Republican to announce retirement plans in 2026, while 18 others are departing to seek other offices.Â
Both parties are preparing for a hard-fought midterm election year that, if the first full week of 2026 is any indication, will bring along some surprises.Â
↵↵Brownley, 73, joins a wave of older Democrats opting to retire in 2026. They include former Speaker and fellow Californian Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Steny H.
↵↵Here's a look at the former members who have launched comeback bids for 2026: Senate Michigan: former Rep.
↵↵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
Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman won’t run for reelection next year, opening up a safe blue seat in Central New Jersey.
None of the eight is up for reelection in 2026, while Durbin and Shaheen are both retiring. ↵↵Ossoff's "no" vote drew swift criticism from Republicans.
↵↵Election reverberations: Democrats claimed the momentum after their victories Tuesday as they seek to build on Spanberger's and Sherrill's winning economic messaging going into the 2026 midterms.
While the filing deadline to get on the 2026 ballot in Illinois has passed, some national party figures, such as Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, say the door isn't fully closed on mid-decade
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
↵↵North Carolina Republicans approved a new House map Wednesday, making the Tar Heel State the latest to redraw its congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The New York Times reports that as much as $200 million could be raised over the next two months as Golden State voters decide whether to adopt a new Democrat-drawn congressional map ahead of the 2026
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
Nathan’s notes Roll Call elections analyst Nathan Gonzales breaks down the initial 2026 Senate ratings by Inside Elections.
Trump’s political team recently launched Kentucky MAGA, a super PAC with the aim of defeating Massie in the 2026 Republican primary.