Governor News & Analysis

2025-2026 Gubernatorial Overview (Aug. 28, 2025): Iowa - New Mexico

by Jacob Rubashkin August 28, 2025 · 2:28 PM EDT

IOWA. Kim Reynolds (R), assumed office 2017, elected 2018 (50.3%), 2022 (58%). Filing deadline March 13. Primary June 2. Reynolds’ surprise decision to forgo a third full term kicked off a crowded GOP primary, especially after state Attorney General Brenna Bird passed on a bid herself. Rep. Randy Feenstra is…

2025-2026 Gubernatorial Overview (Aug. 28, 2025): New York - Wyoming

by Jacob Rubashkin August 28, 2025 · 2:27 PM EDT

NEW YORK. Kathy Hochul, assumed office August 2021, elected 2022 (52%). Primary June 23. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, who Hochul handpicked to be her running mate in 2022, is now challenging her for the Democratic nomination. But the former congressman, once a rising star in his party’s caucus, has a…

Podcast Episode 53: OH-IO Senate Rating Change + Redistricting w/ Kyle Kondik of Crystal Ball

August 21, 2025 · 3:37 PM EDT

Inside Elections' Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin along with Kyle Kondik of Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia dive into the Ohio Senate race where former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to replace Vice President J.D. Vance, in a…

Podcast Episode 51: All Things Iowa w/ Brianne Pfannenstiel of The Des Moines Register

July 15, 2025 · 2:14 PM EDT

Inside Elections' Jacob Rubashkin and Brianne Pfannenstiel of The Des Moines Register break down the key Iowa races including Republican Senator Joni Ernst’s fight for re-election, the race for the open governorship left behind by Republican Kim Reynolds and multiple competitive House races where Republican incumbents Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson…

Report Shorts (June 20, 2025)

June 20, 2025 · 2:28 PM EDT

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 different.” Apparently the local GOP has a short memory…

New Jersey Governor: Sherrill and Ciattarelli Were Born to Run

by Jacob Rubashkin June 12, 2025 · 2:43 PM EDT

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’ nominations in the Garden State in Tuesday’s…

Podcast Episode 48: Congressional Baseball Game Preview w/ Nathaniel Rakich

June 10, 2025 · 8:27 AM EDT

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 upcoming baseball games. In…

Senate & Governor Report Shorts (June 5, 2025)

June 5, 2025 · 2:26 PM EDT

Alabama Governor & Senate. Sen. Tommy Tuberville made official his intention to run for governor rather than seek a second term in Washington, DC. That shook up Yellowhammer State politics, and the dust is still settling. State Attorney General Steve Marshall, Navy SEAL veteran Jared Hudson, and Birmingham investor Jeremy…

Report Shorts (May 15, 2025)

May 15, 2025 · 2:28 PM EDT

Colorado’s 4th District. Navy Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher filed to run against GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert. Laubacher, who also served on Biden’s White House National Security Council, has a difficult road in a district Trump carried by 18 points in 2024. But Boebert typically underperforms, so the race is worth…

Report Shorts (May 1, 2025)

May 1, 2025 · 2:28 PM EDT

Arizona’s 5th District. Former Cardinals, Bears and Giants kicker Jay Feely announced his campaign for the open seat being left behind by GOP Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running for governor. President Donald Trump finished ahead of Kamala Harris by nearly 20 points in a seat that includes Gilbert and…