It’s going to be hard for most House races to get any attention this year, with a competitive presidential race and the fight for control of the Senate. But a handful of districts have the luxury of not only hosting a competitive House race, but also being swing areas…
Last cycle, comedian and HBO talk show host Bill Maher semi-randomly chose GOP Rep. John Kline of Minnesota for defeat. The congressman didn’t have much trouble winning re-election. But now Kline is retiring, and defending his competitive 2nd District is no laughing matter for Republicans.
President Barack Obama won the…
California Senate. Republican Assemblyman Rocky Chavez quit the race abruptly before a recent debate and announced his bid for re-election. His exit doesn’t impact Republican chances of taking over retiring-Sen. Barbara Boxer’s seat since they didn’t have much of a chance taking over the Democrat’s seat when Chavez was running.
…Three-term Rep. Reid Ribble of Wisconsin announced his retirement, leaving Republicans with yet another competitive open seat to defend.
The roofing contractor talked about how he achieved his main legislative goals and expressed his desire to spend more time with his family and return to the private sector. GOP…
Not long after Wisconsin Rep. Reid Ribble announced his retirement, Tennessee Rep. Stephen Fincher followed suit. Although it may seem like an exodus, Fincher’s decision brings this Congress to recent historical average for Members calling it quits.
Unlike Ribble’s seat, Fincher’s 8th District in west Tennessee is not at…
California’s 48th District. Just two years removed from Dave Brat’s primary upset of Majority Leader Eric Cantor in Virginia, GOP Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of Orange County isn’t taking his primary challenger seriously. But what may look like movement against the congressman is more likely preparation for when he retires.
…For the last year, House Democratic strategists have been dreaming of Republicans nominating Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Cruz for president. With less than 10 months to go before Election Day, and Trump and Cruz leading in the polls, those dreams are much closer to reality.
Democrats need a national…
Alabama. March 1 primary. April 12 run-off.
2nd District (Roby, R). Some allies of Martha Roby, and her 1st District colleague Bradley Byrne, are concerned that Donald Trump and Ted Cruz will turnout a disproportionate number of angry conservative voters in March and hurt their renomination chances. But Roby’s…
Indiana. Feb. 5 filing deadline. May 3 primary.
2nd District (Walorski, R). Jackie Walorski seems to attract competitive races, but Democratic strategists aren’t talking up retired police officer Lynn Coleman. South Bend Democrats are getting more organized, but he’ll need a sizable national wave to win. The congresswoman doesn’t…
New York. April 14 filing deadline. June 28 primary.
1st District (Zeldin, R). Lee Zeldin defeated Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop in 2014 and instantly became a top takeover target. Democrats are still headed for a competitive primary between Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst and Suffolk Planning Commission Chairman David…
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