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Podcast Episode 64: ICE Shootings + Minnesota Politics w/ Ryan Faircloth of Star Tribune
January 31, 2026 · 8:48 PM EST
Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Ryan Faircloth of the Star Tribune analyze the impact of the surge of ICE agents and border patrol and two fatal shootings in the Twin Cities on key Minnesota races for governor, Senate and the House and talk about how previous political assassinations in the…
2026 Senate Overview: Democrats Making Progress
January 22, 2026 · 2:26 PM EST
By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin
It’s been 20 years since one party flipped both the House and the Senate in the same cycle, but that’s exactly what Democrats are hoping to do in 2026.
While Democrats can win the House majority by winning Democratic-leaning and toss-up areas, the party…
2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Alabama - Kansas
January 22, 2026 · 2:25 PM EST
Alabama. Open; Tommy Tuberville (R) running for governor. Primary May 19. Runoff (if necessary) June 16. Trump unexpectedly endorsed 1st District Rep. Barry Moore in the GOP primary, giving the congressman from Enterprise a big boost in the crowded race. Moore, a favorite of the Club for Growth, is…
2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Kentucky - New Mexico
January 22, 2026 · 2:24 PM EST
Kentucky. Open; Mitch McConnell (R), not seeking re-election. Primary May 19. With Trump keeping his distance from the GOP primary so far, the race has not developed significantly. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron still polls well ahead of Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate…
2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): North Carolina - Wyoming
January 22, 2026 · 2:23 PM EST
North Carolina. Open; Thom Tillis (R) not seeking re-election. Primary March 3. Runoff (if necessary) May 12. Former Gov. Roy Cooper may represent Democrats’ best chance at flipping a Senate seat this fall. Cooper is universally known, left office relatively popular, and has demonstrated…
Report Shorts (January 22, 2026)
January 22, 2026 · 2:22 PM EST
California’s 1st District. The special election to replace the late-GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa will be August 4, the latest possible date that could be set by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in accordance with state law. It’s technically possible that a new member could get elected in the June 2 primary,…
Podcast Episode 63: 2026 Predictions with Jonathan Martin of Politico
January 15, 2026 · 2:22 PM EST
Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Jonathan Martin of Politico make their bold predictions for 2026, covering the fight for the House, Senate, governors and the beginning of the 2028 presidential race. Jacob and Nathan also cover the can’t miss headlines and latest news in races in Alaska,…
Alaska Senate: Peltola Puts Seat on Battleground
January 12, 2026 · 8:23 AM EST
Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced her Senate campaign on Monday, making Alaska a competitive race and giving Democrats a better chance at winning the majority in November.
Getting Peltola into the race was a months-long effort for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer considering the former…
