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GOP Faces Midterm Backlash

October 29, 2026 · 3:35 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 Election Overview

October 15, 2026 · 5:30 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue includes the latest on the fight for Congress as Democrats maintain their advantage to winning a House majority and creep closer to control of the Senate.

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Majorities or Mirage?

October 1, 2026 · 3:04 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue includes the latest on the fight for Congress including rating changes in a couple dozen House and Senate races, recent polling and fresh analysis.

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Are Republicans Bracing for a Blue Wave?

September 17, 2026 · 3:05 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Democrats Poised for Gains

September 3, 2026 · 2:20 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Three Months and Counting

August 20, 2026 · 2:35 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Third Party and Independent Candidates to Watch

August 6, 2026 · 3:10 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Big Changes in Two Senate Races

July 24, 2026 · 8:00 am ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue includes updates on the Maine and South Carolina Senate races where the situations have been fluid with Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropping out of the race and Sen. Lindsey Graham passing away.

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Florida District Takes Center Stage

July 9, 2026 · 3:12 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 Gubernatorial Overview

June 25, 2026 · 7:58 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 House Overview

June 11, 2026 · 5:13 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Maine Could Be the Key to the Senate Majority

May 21, 2026 · 2:55 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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A Closer Look Two Key House Races

May 7, 2026 · 2:09 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue features deep dives into two closely watched House races: Democrats’ bid to unseat Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Republicans’ effort to defeat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX).

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Democratic Senate Majority Within Reach

April 23, 2026 · 3:23 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Will a Wave Crash on Zach Nunn?

April 9, 2026 · 1:49 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Can Democrats Win the Ohio and Alaska Senate Seats?

March 26, 2026 · 1:26 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Democrats Favored to Win the House Majority

March 12, 2026 · 2:14 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Republicans Try to Take Back Ground in Georgia

February 5, 2026 · 2:31 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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