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Podcast Episode 26: Post-Debate Analysis + New York Races w/ Emily Ngo of Politico

June 28, 2024 · 4:22 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin look at the potential fallout from the CNN debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump and analyze a handful of key House races in New York with Emily Ngo of Politico. 

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Key Primary Results in Colorado, New York, South Carolina and Utah

by Jacob Rubashkin June 26, 2024 · 10:13 AM EDT

A House incumbent was finally defeated in a primary this cycle, although it was not a surprise. 

Another is locked in a race that is still too close to call. And House Republicans had a good night overall in Colorado, where they avoided nominating flawed candidates in multiple races. 

Voters in…

2024 House Overview: Holding Pattern

June 20, 2024 · 2:30 PM EDT

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin

A presidential year and presidential-level turnout was supposed to boost Democratic chances down the ballot. But that’s not how the cycle is playing out. Instead of President Joe Biden’s re-election carrying Democrats to a House majority, Democratic House…

2024 House Overview (June 20, 2024): Alaska - Iowa

June 20, 2024 · 2:29 PM EDT

Alaska. Primary Aug. 20.
At-Large District. Mary Peltola, D, re-elected 55%. Trump 53%. This race got a major shakeup when Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, who is the preferred candidate of national Republicans, over entrepreneur Nick Begich III, who is also in the race. Republican…

2024 House Overview (June 20, 2024): Kansas - New York

by Jacob Rubashkin June 20, 2024 · 2:28 PM EDT

Kansas. Primary Aug. 6.
3rd District (Kansas City suburbs) Sharice Davids, D, re-elected 55%. Biden 51%.
Oncologist and Air Force Reserve officer Prasanth Reddy is the top fundraiser in the GOP primary and is the preferred pick of House Speaker Mike Johnson. He’ll still have to get through a…

2024 House Overview (June 20, 2024): North Carolina - Wisconsin

June 20, 2024 · 2:27 PM EDT

North Carolina.
1st District (Inland northeastern North Carolina) Don Davis, D, elected 52%. Biden 50.4%.
The race between Davis and Republican Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel, could be one of the most expensive in the country. While neither candidate is a particularly strong fundraiser —…

Virginia, Oklahoma, Georgia Runoff Primary Results

by Jacob Rubashkin June 18, 2024 · 11:30 PM EDT

One House Republican survived a spirited primary challenge this week, while another is locked in an expensive battle that is still too close to call. Elsewhere, Democrats and Republicans in Virginia selected their nominees for a handful of competitive general election races.

Voters in two states –…

Podcast Episode 25: Virginia Races + Women’s Softball Game w/ Laura Vozzella + Atalie Ebersole

June 13, 2024 · 2:01 PM EDT

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin analyze the upcoming Virginia primaries and general election with Laura Vozzella of The Washington Post and talk about the upcoming annual congressional women’s softball game for breast cancer research with Atalie Ebersole of the Pet Food Institute. 

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Primary Results in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, and Ohio 6 Special

by Jacob Rubashkin June 12, 2024 · 12:46 PM EDT

Two more House Republicans survived spirited primary challenges this week. Elsewhere, Republicans picked their nominees in takeover targets in Maine and Nevada, and nearly got a shock in GOP territory in Appalachian Ohio.

Voters in four states – Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina –…