When Donald Trump was elected president of the United States there was a temptation to declare that none of the rules of politics mattered anymore. But the 2018 midterm elections proved that the fundamentals of running campaigns in this country are still intact.
In many ways, 2018 was a classic…
The races are still being finalized in the 2018 Senate elections, but we know the size of the incoming majority will be critical, because the 2020 Senate map offers limited initial takeover opportunities for both parties.
Of course, it’s too early to tell what the presidential race will look like,…
The big day is finally here. Tonight, Leah will be behind-the-scenes at CBS on their Decision Desk. Nathan (who was on CNN bright and early this morning), will help kick off C-SPAN’s coverage at 8pm Eastern, will make some taped appearances on PBS Newshour, and will be a part of CBN’s live coverage…
On the eve of Election Day 2018, the battleground is largely set, but GOP prospects have dimmed in at least one suburban seat and couple Democratic longshots should be taken more seriously
The addition of Alaska’s At-Large District and South Carolina’s 1st District brings the total number of…
By Nathan L. Gonzales and Leah Askarinam
Two years is long enough to forget how crazy the last week of the elections is. From rumors of surprise races to breaking news events with unknown political consequences, each cycle often includes a fast and furious finish.
In the midst of uncertainty (and…
Alaska. Open; Bill Walker (I), not seeking re-election. Independent Gov. Bill Walker dropped his re-election bid, boosting the prospects of former Democratic Sen. Mark Begich. The two men were at risk of dividing Democratic and left-of-center voters, which would have allowed Republican Mike…
Arizona. Open; Jeff Flake (R) not seeking re-election. There was a brief moment when it looked liked GOP Rep. Martha McSally had pulled even with or even slightly ahead of Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, but that appears to have dissipated. The vast majority of the latest data show Sinema with a…
Please refer to the Oct. 26 issue for summaries of every competitive House race on our ratings chart. The following are districts with news, analysis, or polling within the last week.
California’s 10th District (Jeff Denham, R, re-elected 52%). Clinton 49%. There’s some still some conflicting…
