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Vote Above Replacement and the 2022 Senate Races

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This issue takes a deep dive into what happened in two key House races in New York and Colorado.

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A Very Good Cycle for Incumbents

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This issue looks at how few incumbents lost re-election across all of the competitive House, Senate, and gubernatorial contests, examines how and where GOP Senate candidates underperformed, and unveils Inside Elections updated Baseline numbers, which measure the partisan performance in each state.

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2022 Election Recap

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This issue is the 2022 Election Recap, including what should and should not have been surprising about these midterm elections along with results from the most competitive House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.

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Final 2022 Midterm Forecast

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This final pre-election issue includes updated analysis on every competitive Senate and House race around the country, fresh polling in key Senate races, and rating changes in 22 House races.

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2022 Election Preview

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With two weeks to go before Election Day, the midterm elections are still taking shape. For most of the cycle, Republicans were on the march to the majorities in the House and the Senate. That effort stalled after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. But Republicans have regained some momentum as undecided voters prioritize the economy.

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2022 Election Preview

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With a month to go before Election Day, the fight for Congress is coming down to the wire. This issue includes updated analysis in dozens of key races around the country.

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2022 Election Preview

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This edition includes the latest overview of the 2022 midterm elections along with updated analysis for the competitive U.S. Senate races (including a rating change in Arizona) and updated analysis in dozens of U.S. House races (including a rating change in four districts).

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2022 Election Preview

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This issue includes updates on the most important House and Senate races.

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2022 House Overview

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This issue is packed with updates in the House, Senate, and state legislatures. The edition is a House Overview, which includes updates on close to 100 races nationwide, rating changes in 19 races, and a look at why Democratic prospects appear to be improving.

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2022 Redistricting Wrap-up

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Today’s issue includes a deep dive into a House race in Illinois that isn’t getting a lot of attention, but is a good example of an open seat that Democrats may have trouble defending as they try to hold on to their narrow majority.

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An Early House Projection

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This edition includes an early House projection — Republicans are likely to gain between 12-30 seats in the midterm elections — along with updated gubernatorial ratings in four states, and the latest Senate race polling. 

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2022 Senate Overview

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This issue is a Senate Overview including updated analysis and public polling in every state, a look at how much money each party has reserved to spend on TV ads, and a rating change in two races.

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2022 Primary Review

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This issue includes a deep dive into Iowa’s 3rd District, which is one of Republicans’ best takeover opportunities in the country.

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New York Redistricting Redux

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This issue features a deep dive into Pennsylvania’s 7th District, which is a rematch of a closer-than-expected race in 2020, and a microcosm of the type of Democratic district Republicans should be winning in a favorable political environment.

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2022 House Overview

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This issue is a House Overview, including updated analysis in more than 100 of the most competitive and interesting districts across the country and rating changes or new ratings in more than a dozen seats.

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Senate Showdown In Colorado

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If you’re looking for a place to measure the size of a GOP wave or a state where a Supreme Court decision on abortion could make an impact, look at the Colorado U.S. Senate race. 

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Frontier Fiasco

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This issue includes a full analysis of the upcoming special election in Alaska, where 48 candidates are running including former Gov. Sarah Palin and even Santa Claus.

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2022 Senate Overview: Advantage Republicans

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Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections.

This issue is a 2022 Senate Overview featuring updated analysis and polling in all 35 races, as well as an overall projection for the chamber. Republicans are most likely to gain 1 to 3 seats, which even the lowest end of the range would be enough for a majority.

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