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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…

Alaska Senate: Democrats Reach Into The Red

by Jacob Rubashkin March 26, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT

The first Alaska Native to represent the Last Frontier in Congress could be the final piece for a Democratic Senate majority this fall.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s decision to run for Senate rather than governor — a race she might have dominated wire to wire — puts this race in contention for…

Ohio Senate: Can Husted Hold On?

by Jacob Rubashkin March 26, 2026 · 2:29 PM EDT

Ohio may have fallen out of the conversation as a presidential bellwether state. But it remains a critical piece of the Senate battleground, and the outcome of its 2026 race could determine majority control next year.

Sen. Jon Husted, appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine following the election of JD…

When Do “Whale” Donors Keep Campaigns Afloat?

by Bradley Wascher March 26, 2026 · 2:28 PM EDT

When Elon Musk dove in to support Kentucky Senate candidate Nate Morris’ campaign in January, he certainly made a splash: $10 million — made out to a pro-Morris super PAC — is more money than most first-time candidates have going for them. 

The cash infusion could be enough to boost Morris into…

Report Shorts (March 26, 2026)

March 26, 2026 · 2:27 PM EDT

Colorado’s 3rd District. Just weeks after rescinding his endorsement of GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd and backing a more conservative primary challenger, President Donald Trump announced that the challenger, Hope Scheppelman, would drop out of the race and join his administration. Trump re-endorsed Hurd, who…

Podcast Episode 67: Democrats Favored to Win House Majority w/ Mel McIntire of Roll Call

March 20, 2026 · 12:31 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Mary Ellen McIntire of Roll Call analyze the fight for the House majority including a dozen recent race rating changes by Inside Elections. Democrats need a net gain of three seats in the November general election and are favored to take control from…

Illinois Primary Results: Democrats Nominate Likely New Members

by Jacob Rubashkin March 18, 2026 · 12:36 PM EDT

Voters in Illinois headed to the polls Tuesday to choose their nominees for the open Senate seat vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin and a slew of open House seats. Both the Senate seat and the four open House districts are rated Solid Democratic, so the winners of the Democratic primaries will almost…