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The smallest initial Senate battleground ever? - Roll Call

Just five Senate seats are rated as competitive by Inside Elections, representing perhaps the smallest initial battleground in history.

Roll Call · Jan 14, 2025

How the decline of personal political brands hurts Senate Democrats - Roll Call

It might be the end of personal political brands in congressional races, which could hurt Democratic chances of flipping the Senate in 2026.

Roll Call · Jan 8, 2025

Kamala Harris lost, but how weak of a candidate was she? - Roll Call

Kamala Harris underperformed the typical Democratic candidate in states across the country, according to the Vote Above Replacement metric.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024

Elections poised to scramble House Appropriations lineup - Roll Call

With two longtime appropriators facing tough reelection contests, upcoming elections could rejigger the influential spending panel’s roster.

Roll Call · Oct 24, 2024

Rating Changes: House almost as close as presidential race - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — While Republicans have a clear advantage in the campaign for control of the Senate, the fight for the House looks as close as the neck-and-neck presidential race two weeks before Election Day.  Of the eight House rating changes recently made by Inside Elections, six were shifts toward Democrats…

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2024

At the Races: Money comin’, money goin’ - Roll Call

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Fundraising isn’t everything when it comes to campaigns — but…

Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024

Dems dominate in fundraising for key House contests - Roll Call

Democrats trounced Republicans in third-quarter fundraising in what are anticipated to be the closest House races of the 2024 campaign.

Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024

At the Races: Weary of the storm - Roll Call

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski With Southern states like Florida, Georgia and North Carolina still…

Roll Call · Oct 10, 2024

House battleground polls show consistent voter concerns - Roll Call

Inflation, immigration and abortion were the most important issues for voters in five competitive districts.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2024

One month out, Democrats say they are expanding House field - Roll Call

Democrats are expressing increasing optimism that regaining control of the House is within the party’s grasp.

Roll Call · Oct 4, 2024