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Sen. Tommy Tuberville may have nothing but open field ahead of him in the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, but his decision not to seek a second term in Washington, DC has Yellowhammer Republicans looking to elevate a new starter from an uncertain bench.
The former Auburn head football coach finally…
Iowa’s 1st District. After unsuccessful campaigns in 2022 and 2024, Christina Bohannan officially announced her campaign against GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Iowa Republicans chastised the former state representative by dubbing her a “two-time loser Democrat” and declaring “this time is no…
It was a chalky night in New Jersey as the frontrunners for the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominations won comfortable victories over their many opponents.
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former GOP state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli were the favorites to secure their parties’…
Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Nathaniel Rakich preview the upcoming annual congressional baseball game for charity between Republicans and Democrats and analyze the key Senate race in Iowa that could impact which party controls the Senate in 2026 and could give Democrats a star pitcher in…
A recent poll in Missouri’s 2nd District tested former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright in a potential congressional match-up against GOP Rep. Ann Wagner. The suburban district isn’t currently among the races rated as competitive by Inside Elections, but an out-of-the-box Democratic…
Greg Steube may not be not the most famous member of the House of Representatives; he hasn’t faced a serious challenge in Florida’s deep-red 17th District since 2018, and he doesn’t serve in Republican leadership or chair any committees. But he still has one important claim to fame in Washington:…
By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin
The president’s party typically loses House seats in midterm elections, and Republicans don’t have many to spare. But President Donald Trump and the GOP are still riding high from 2024 and are confident that they’ll maintain their majority in 2026.
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Alaska.
At-Large, Nick Begich, R, elected 51%. Trump 55%. It looks increasingly like former Rep. Mary Peltola will run for governor rather than for her old seat, so Democrats are searching for a challenger. Potential candidates include former Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson, now the president of the…
Kentucky.
6th District (Greater Lexington area) Open; Andy Barr, R, running for Senate. Trump 57%. With Barr running for Senate, there are potentially competitive primaries brewing on both sides of the aisle. State Rep. Ryan Dotson is already in the GOP primary but could be joined by state Sen.…
North Carolina.
1st District (Inland northeastern North Carolina) Don Davis, D, re-elected 49.5%. Trump 51%. Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson is running after narrowly losing the 2022 GOP primary. He is personally wealthy and self-funded with $1 million that year. There’s always a danger for…