House News & Analysis

Podcast Episode 70: O-H I-O primaries w/ Henry J. Gomez of NBC News

April 28, 2026 · 4:57 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Henry J. Gomez of NBC News break down all of the upcoming primaries in Ohio. The trio also analyzes whether incumbent Democrats Marcy Kaptur, Greg Landsman and Emilia Sykes or Republicans representatives Max Miller and Mike Turner will be returning to Congress, takes an early…

Special Elections Point to House Flip in November

by Bradley Wascher April 23, 2026 · 2:26 PM EDT

Back-to-back special elections in Georgia and New Jersey are the latest signs that Democrats are favored to take back the House — with the party's net gains potentially extending far beyond the three seats they need for a majority.

The two recently filled congressional seats, Georgia’s 14th and New Jersey’s…

Report Shorts (April 23, 2026)

April 23, 2026 · 2:25 PM EDT

California’s 14th District. Over the course of just a few days, Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell went from potential governor of California to dropping out and resigning his seat in disgrace and scandal. Democrats are still trying to avoid getting locked out of the June 2 primary for governor if two…

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 map and how a new Virginia…

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…

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 they’ve…

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 Republicans. Mel…

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…

House Overview (March 12, 2026): Alabama - Iowa

March 12, 2026 · 2:29 PM EDT

Alabama. Primary May 19. Runoff (if necessary) June 16.
1st District (Southern Alabama) Open; Barry Moore, R, running for Senate. Trump 77%. Former Rep. Jerry Carl begins the GOP primary with a name ID advantage that gives him an early lead in polling, but state Rep. Rhett Marques had…