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- 2026 Gubernatorial Overview
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2026 Gubernatorial Overview
Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections. This issue delivers a sweeping update on the nation’s most competitive governor’s races, including rating changes in more...
Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority
From North Carolina to Nebraska, a dozen competitive Senate seats could flip the balance of power in this year's high-stakes midterm elections.
The Senate Is a Toss-Up
Jonathan Bernstein: “Overall, it does seem to me that the Senate majority next year is as close to a toss-up as possible. Democrats need to gain four seats to reach 51. That’s not...
Democrats Have a Real Shot at Flipping the Senate
At the beginning of the 2026 election cycle, control of the U.S. Senate looked pretty secure for Republicans. They held 53 seats, plus the tiebreaking vote of Vice-President J.D. V...
New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate
Democrats will likely face an uphill battle if they want to flip the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
How the Northeast Could Decide the Midterms
Although it is generally viewed as a reliably liberal region, the Northeast has Senate and House races in 2026 that could determine the balance of power in Congress in the midterms...
California 2026 Primary Election Results: Key Takeaways for Congressional, Statewide, and Local Races
On June 2, 2026, California held its primary election for numerous state offices and seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two...
Analysis: Democrats Have Too Many Senate Seats That Are Competitive
New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate
Democrats will likely face an uphill battle if they want to flip the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
What Are Democrats’ Best Senate Pickup Opportunities?
We’ve grouped six battleground states by some of the factors that shape how likely it is for the party to flip each Senate seat.
Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch
Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,
Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate
Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the U.S. Senate in this fall’s midterm elections amid President Donald Trump’s plummeting approval ratings. But they still need ne...
Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate
Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the U.S. Senate in this fall’s midterm elections amid President Donald Trump’s plummeting approval ratings. But they still need ne...
Maine Could Be the Key to the Senate Majority
Just for members: The latest Inside Elections. This issue includes a deep dive into one of the most important Senate races in the country: Maine. Join now to continue reading. Memb...
Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate
Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the U.S. Senate in this fall’s midterm elections amid President Donald Trump’s plummeting approval ratings. But they still need ne...
Which Washington races are most competitive in 2026? Here are the swing districts.
In November, 98 House and 24 Senate seats in Olympia are up for election on the midterm ballot — some of which are happening in the state’s most competitive districts.
Republicans boost spending to defend Senate majority in 2026 elections
Increased Republican spending highlights a strategic effort to counter Democratic momentum, impacting Senate control dynamics and election competitiveness. The post Republicans boo...
Democrats Optimistic About Seizing Senate
“Democrats are growing increasingly bullish they can seize control of the Senate, even as crucial races in Maine and Michigan remain unpredictable,” the Washington Post reports. ”S...
Republicans boost spending in Ohio, Iowa to defend Senate seats in 2026
Increased GOP spending in Ohio and Iowa could significantly impact Senate power dynamics, influencing future legislative agendas and policies. The post Republicans boost spending i...
Nate Silver and 5 Other Analysts Unanimously Predict Dem House Takeover and Senate Gains
The New York Times asked six election analysts what would happen if the 2026 midterms were held today and they all predicted a Democrat win in Congress. The post Nate Silver and 5...
The 10 Biggest Election Upsets Of 2026 — So Far
With Election Day just over five months away, the 2026 midterm election cycle has already seen a wide range of stunning upsets at the ballot box. At the time of […] The post The 10...
Democrats Need to Flip 4 Senate Seats. History Shows It’s Doable.
In 2006 and 2008, Democrats made net gains larger than what they need to take the Senate this year.
Texas Democrats shiver with excitement over US Senate race. Kansas Dems face a bigger challenge.
Eighty-seven years. That’s how long it’s been since a Democrat represented Kansas in the U.S. Senate. Of course, it has been even longer since a Democrat won an election, with Geo...
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