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2026 Senate Overview

January 22, 2026 · 2:54 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Inside the Georgia 14th Special Election

January 8, 2026 · 2:25 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Tar Heel Target

December 18, 2025 · 4:14 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 House Overview

December 5, 2025 · 2:22 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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High Stakes in Omaha

November 20, 2025 · 2:37 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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An Early Look at the New Maps

November 6, 2025 · 3:09 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 Senate Overview

October 23, 2025 · 1:48 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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A Deep Dive Into Two Key House Races

October 9, 2025 · 3:45 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Democrats Reach for an Open Senate Seat

September 25, 2025 · 2:44 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 House Overview

September 11, 2025 · 1:48 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 Gubernatorial Overview

August 28, 2025 · 7:21 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Parties Engage in Redistricting Arms Race

August 14, 2025 · 3:06 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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2026 Senate Overview

July 24, 2025 · 2:33 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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A Deep Dive Into Two Swing Seats

July 10, 2025 · 2:25 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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A Deep Dive Into Two Senate Races

June 20, 2025 · 3:37 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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Republicans vs. History

June 5, 2025 · 2:23 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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A Close Look at One of the Most Competitive House Races

May 15, 2025 · 2:24 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue includes a deep dive into one of the 10 most competitive House races in the country: Pennsylvania’s 7th district. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) is running for re-election in a bellwether part of a bellwether state.

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Familiar Faces in New Hampshire

May 1, 2025 · 2:40 pm ET · Leave a Comment

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This issue includes a deep dive into the New Hampshire Senate race, where Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) is not seeking re-election.

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