February 5, 2026

Report Shorts (Feb. 5, 2026)

California Governor. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan jumped into the crowded field that already includes eight notable Democrats, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, former Rep. Katie Porter, former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigossa, billionaire Tom Steyer and more. There are also two Republicans running, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Fox […]

January 22, 2026

2026 Senate Overview: Democrats Making Progress

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin It’s been 20 years since one party flipped both the House and the Senate in the same cycle, but that’s exactly what Democrats are hoping to do in 2026.  While Democrats can win the House majority by winning Democratic-leaning and toss-up areas, the party must also win Republican […]

January 22, 2026

2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Alabama – Kansas

Alabama. Open; Tommy Tuberville (R) running for governor. Primary May 19. Runoff (if necessary) June 16. Trump unexpectedly endorsed 1st District Rep. Barry Moore in the GOP primary, giving the congressman from Enterprise a big boost in the crowded race. Moore, a favorite of the Club for Growth, is running against state Attorney General Steve […]

January 22, 2026

2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): Kentucky – New Mexico

Kentucky. Open; Mitch McConnell (R), not seeking re-election. Primary May 19. With Trump keeping his distance from the GOP primary so far, the race has not developed significantly. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron still polls well ahead of Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate Morris, but he remains at a significant financial disadvantage […]

January 22, 2026

2026 Senate Overview (Jan. 22, 2026): North Carolina – Wyoming

North Carolina. Open; Thom Tillis (R) not seeking re-election. Primary March 3. Runoff (if necessary) May 12. Former Gov. Roy Cooper may represent Democrats’ best chance at flipping a Senate seat this fall. Cooper is universally known, left office relatively popular, and has demonstrated fundraising ability, pulling in $24 million for his campaign through the […]

January 22, 2026

Report Shorts (January 22, 2026)

California’s 1st District. The special election to replace the late-GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa will be August 4, the latest possible date that could be set by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in accordance with state law. It’s technically possible that a new member could get elected in the June 2 primary, but it’s unlikely that a […]

January 15, 2026

Podcast Episode 63: 2026 Predictions with Jonathan Martin of Politico

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Jonathan Martin of Politico make their bold predictions for 2026, covering the fight for the House, Senate, governors and the beginning of the 2028 presidential race. Jacob and Nathan also cover the can’t miss headlines and latest news in races in Alaska, Florida, Wyoming and New Jersey.    Listen to […]

January 12, 2026

Alaska Senate: Peltola Puts Seat on Battleground

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced her Senate campaign on Monday, making Alaska a competitive race and giving Democrats a better chance at winning the majority in November.  Getting Peltola into the race was a months-long effort for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer considering the former congresswoman probably had a better chance of getting elected governor […]

January 8, 2026

Georgia 14 Special: Greene New Deal

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprise resignation announcement sent shockwaves through Congress, as the onetime staunch ally of President Donald Trump transformed seemingly overnight into one of his chief antagonists. But the North Georgia congresswoman’s abrupt decision also caught her own district by surprise, triggering a free-for-all special election in early March. More than a dozen candidates […]