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2026 Senate Ratings (April 23, 2026)

April 23, 2026 · 2:23 PM EDT

Virginia House: Four House Races Shift To Democrats

by Jacob Rubashkin April 21, 2026 · 9:53 PM EDT

Updated April 23, 11:51am

Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday that will help Democrats flip as many as four GOP-held seats this fall. The referendum passed, 51.5-48.6 percent, roughly half of the margin that Kamala Harris posted against President Donald Trump in the 2024…

2026 House Ratings (April 21, 2026)

April 21, 2026 · 9:52 PM EDT

Podcast Episode 69: Redistricting War Hits Virginia w/ Randi B. Hagi of WMRA

April 17, 2026 · 1:34 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Randi B. Hagi of WMRA Public Radio in Harrisonburg, Va. tackle the latest in the nationwide redistricting war. They analyze whether the Virginia referendum will pass, which Republican incumbents could be at risk of losing re-election from the Democratic-drawn…

2026 House Ratings (April 14, 2026)

April 14, 2026 · 9:58 AM EDT

Job Opportunity: Reporter / Analyst

by Nathan L. Gonzales April 10, 2026 · 2:28 AM EDT

We're looking for someone who will help shape Inside Elections’ nonpartisan coverage of campaigns through reporting, writing, and analysis, contributing to the race ratings, updating the website and guiding the production process. There will also be opportunities to participate in television and…

Iowa 3: Will a Wave Crash on Nunn?

by Jacob Rubashkin April 9, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT

Des Moines, Iowa can’t help but find itself at the center of the political universe. The Hawkeye State’s largest city is an important piece in the competitive Senate and gubernatorial races this fall — but its starring role will be in the 3rd Congressional District, where Republican Rep. Zach Nunn…

Virginia Redistricting: Democrats Pushing for Four More Seats

by Jacob Rubashkin April 9, 2026 · 2:29 PM EDT

On April 21, Virginia voters will decide whether to implement a new congressional map that could hand Democrats an additional four seats in the Old Dominion. The referendum is the latest, but not the final, battle in a larger redistricting war set off by the Republican redraw of Texas last summer,…

Report Shorts (April 9, 2026)

April 9, 2026 · 2:28 PM EDT

Florida’s 20th District. The House Ethics Committee found Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick guilty of 25 of 27 counts of ethics violations. Considering Harris finished ahead of Trump by 40 points in the Fort Lauderdale-area seat, McCormick’s biggest vulnerability is in the August 18…

Podcast Episode 68: Best Campaign Ad Draft w/ Erin Covey and Kirk Bado

April 6, 2026 · 4:17 PM EDT

Jacob Rubashkin, Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and Kirk Bado of National Journal’s Hotline draft the best and most iconic campaign ads of the 21st century. It’s spring break, so the crew also discusses their ideal vacation destinations, and some good books and articles…