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…
By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin
Just a few months ago, Republican strategists expressed optimism about their party’s midterm fortunes. Despite President Donald Trump's mediocre job approval rating, gas prices were falling, the stock market was surging and tax refunds were imminent. Republicans felt like they had time to…
Alabama. Open; Tommy Tuberville (R) running for governor. Primary May 19. Runoff (if necessary) June 16. State Attorney General Steve Marshall led in GOP primary polling all of last year and early in 2026 but Rep. Barry Moore has powered ahead of him in recent weeks. That’s all thanks to…
Kentucky. Open; Mitch McConnell (R), not seeking re-election. Primary May 19. Rep. Andy Barr appears to be gaining ground in the GOP primary as spending has picked up over the past two months. Barr has a friendly super PAC and millions of dollars saved up in his campaign account, and…
North Carolina. Open; Thom Tillis (R) not seeking re-election. The race is set between Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee and state GOP. Cooper starts with a polling advantage over Whatley, who has never run for office before and…
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…
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…
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…
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 Vance…
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…
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