“Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries quietly met with more than 150 Silicon Valley-based donors last week in California — an early step in Democrats’ efforts to repair relationships with a once-deep blue constituency,” Politico reports.
Centrist Democrats Want to Vote for GOP Messaging Bills
“A group of centrist House Democrats met privately with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and asked him to give them room to vote for GOP messaging bills,” Axios reports.
“Democrats see an opportunity to win back the House majority in 2026, but the swing-district lawmakers who are key to that effort feel they need to be able to break away from their party at times to secure reelection.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene Mulls Bid for Higher Office
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wouldn’t rule out a run for Senate or governor next year, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
Said Greene: “Of course I’m considering all possibilities. No decisions have been made, but I would be telling a lie if I didn’t say I wasn’t considering it.”
Both Tennessee Senators May Run for Governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has signaled to donors she may run to replace term-limited Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) in 2026, and Knox News has learned Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) also is weighing his options.
“Hagerty’s foray into the race follows weeks of speculation about Blackburn. Though she hasn’t announced her candidacy and was just reelected to the Senate, much of Tennessee’s political community has assumed she will be a candidate in the 2026 race.”
Casey DeSantis Mulls Bid for Florida Governor
“Republican donors at a gathering last week in Palm Beach County openly discussed the prospect of Casey DeSantis’ running for governor in 2026, and for the first time, Florida’s first lady is seriously considering the idea,” NBC News reports.
Another Knife Fight for the Majority In 2026
Cook Political Report: “While President Donald Trump moves at breakneck speed to reshape the federal government, crack down on illegal immigration and impose tariffs, Democrats remain in recovery mode. They’re divided over how to respond to a chaotic start to the new administration and what their own agenda should look like, and polls show that a majority of voters have an unfavorable view of the party writ-large.”
“But they have one obvious bright spot: Republicans have an incredibly tenuous hold on the House, and Democrats will only need to pick up three seats to secure a majority in 2026. If history repeats itself, voters will be looking for an opportunity to put a check on the party in power next November.”
At the outset, there are 213 races that at least Lean Republican, 204 that at least lean Democrat and there are 18 Toss Ups.
Lieutenant Governor Won’t Endorse Kathy Hocul
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado (D) “won’t commit to endorsing his own boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, for reelection in 2026,” Politico reports.
Said Delgado: “My focus right now isn’t on the election. My focus is on governing right now. That’s the focus.”
Mark Sanford Mulls Comeback Bid for Governor
“Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R), a once-rising star whose career was derailed in a bizarre personal scandal, is quietly discussing a potential comeback bid in 2026,” Pluribus News reports.
“Four sources with knowledge of Sanford’s conversations say he has been speaking with potential donors about a bid to replace Gov. Henry McMaster (R), who faces term limits.”
Mallory McMorrow to Run for Senate in Michigan
“Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) is preparing to enter the Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state,” the AP reports.
“First elected to the state Legislature in 2018, McMorrow’s profile surged after her viral 2022 speech on the floor of the Michigan Senate, hailed as a model for countering Republican attacks.”
Buttigieg Eyes Senate Bid
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is “very seriously focused” on a potential bid for U.S. Senate after ruling out a run for Michigan governor, the Detroit News reports.
Mike Rogers May Run Again for Senate in Michigan
“Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee last year for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan who was backed by President Donald Trump, said Thursday that he is ‘strongly considering’ running again in 2026,” the Washington Post reports.
Gretchen Whitmer Passes on Senate Race
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), who can’t seek reelection as governor in 2026 because of term limits, will not run for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), the Detroit Free Press reports.
Pete Buttigieg Mulls Senate Bid from Michigan
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (D) is “taking a serious look” at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Axios reports.
Gary Peters Won’t Run for Senate Again
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) told the Detroit News that “he won’t seek reelection next year and will retire from the U.S. Senate when his second term ends in January 2027.”
“Peters’ decision is likely to surprise many of his colleagues and ignite an intense scramble on both sides of the aisle for his seat in battleground Michigan.”
Democrat Leads Early Virginia Polls
“Early surveys show former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) leading Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to replace Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), in what is likely to be the marquee gubernatorial matchup of this year’s off-year elections,” Pluribus News reports.
J.D. Vance’s Political Team Signs on with Ramaswamy
“Vivek Ramaswamy has landed Vice President J.D. Vance’s top political advisers to guide his soon-to-launch bid for governor in Ohio,” NBC News reports.
“The hirings followed conversations between Vance and Ramaswamy over the last two weeks, said this person, who was granted anonymity to share details of private discussions.”
Heinrich Passes on New Mexico Governor’s Race
“Martin Heinrich was pretty close to running for governor of New Mexico. In the end, though, staying in the Senate won out,” Semafor reports.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Mulls Bid for Georgia Governor
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) told the Atlanta Journal Constitution she is considering a run to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, who cannot seek a third term in office.
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