Morning Digest: Why Democrats might flip a seat in an Arkansas special election
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-ca7
Published: March 3, 2026 13:02
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created the vacancy—and tried to delay the race
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Morning Digest: Why Democrats might flip a seat in an Arkansas special election
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-ca7
Published: March 3, 2026 13:02
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created the vacancy—and tried to delay the race
Primary season kicks off on Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/primary-season-kicks-off-on-tuesday
Published: March 2, 2026 17:07
We preview every major race in all three states, from the U.S. Senate down to district attorney
Morning Digest: Missouri candidates start filing for a district that may not exist
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-missouri-candidates
Published: March 2, 2026 13:03
A court is expected to rule soon whether a new GOP gerrymander is in effect
Weekly open thread
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/weekly-open-thread-6b9
Published: February 27, 2026 22:00
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Morning Digest: A vulnerable House Democrat just got a late infusion of support
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-a-vulnerable-house
Published: February 27, 2026 13:00
And why a TV station's decision to pull one of her ads appears to violate federal law
Morning Digest: Texas Republicans try to meddle in Democrats' Senate primary
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-texas-republicans
Published: February 26, 2026 13:03
Gov. Greg Abbott is hoping to boost Jasmine Crockett, but his message is muddled
Primary season is here!
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/primary-season-is-here
Published: February 26, 2026 12:02
Listen now | Plus all about ballot measures with BISC's Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
Morning Digest: Trump's crusade to punish Indiana Republicans isn't going so hot
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-trumps-crusade-to
Published: February 25, 2026 13:03
He promised pain after the GOP spurned a remap, but he's struggling to deliver
Morning Digest: Wisconsin GOP seeks to curtail veto power that extended school funding 400 years
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-wisconsin-gop-seeks
Published: February 24, 2026 13:03
Governors have wielded the "Vanna White" veto for a century, despite many crackdowns
Morning Digest: The first high-profile primary test for House Democrats looms next week
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-the-first-high-profile
Published: February 23, 2026 13:02
A North Carolina congresswoman had looked set for a long career, but her rival is outhustling her
Weekly open thread
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/weekly-open-thread-4c9
Published: February 20, 2026 22:01
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Morning Digest: Why North Carolina's top Republican could be the next legislative leader to fall
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-why-north-carolinas
Published: February 20, 2026 13:02
Phil Berger's power is unmatched, but a stiff primary challenge awaits him next month
Morning Digest: Democrats unveil plan to redraw Colorado's map for 2028
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-democrats-unveil-plan
Published: February 19, 2026 13:00
The new proposal would likely shrink the GOP delegation to just one member: Lauren Boebert
The big Colorado redistricting surprise
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/the-big-colorado-redistricting-surprise
Published: February 19, 2026 12:02
Listen now | And the growing limits of Trump's influence on GOP primaries
Morning Digest: The next big special election is happening in Trump's backyard
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-the-next-big-special
Published: February 18, 2026 13:03
Democrats could flip a Florida district that includes none other than Mar-a-Lago
Morning Digest: 2 Live Crew's Luther Campbell challenges Democratic congresswoman in South Florida
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-2-live-crews-luther
Published: February 17, 2026 13:02
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a host of legal issues—and primary opponents
Morning Digest: Why a Trump endorsement is no longer as valuable as it once was
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-why-a-trump-endorsement
Published: February 16, 2026 13:03
MAGA loudmouths have shown that even Trump is no longer fully in charge of bestowing his blessings
Morning Digest: For the first time ever, New Mexico Republicans won't field a Senate candidate
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-for-the-first-time
Published: February 13, 2026 13:00
It's one of three statewide races that the GOP is forfeiting this year
Morning Digest: How Maine Democrats plan to implement ranked-choice voting for governor this fall
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-how-maine-democrats
Published: February 12, 2026 13:03
The state Supreme Court stands in their way, but they're hoping for some help from ... Alaska
The Great Hochul Turnaround
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/the-great-hochul-turnaround
Published: February 12, 2026 12:02
Listen now | And a stunning upset for progressives in New Jersey
Morning Digest: A progressive activist got badly outspent. She won anyway.
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-a-progressive-activist
Published: February 11, 2026 13:02
Analilia Mejia relied on unions and "abolish ICE"—and got an assist from her rival's enemies
Morning Digest: Trump's pick for Georgia governor has another rich guy nipping at his heels
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-trumps-pick-for-georgia
Published: February 10, 2026 13:03
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones thought he had the inside track. Then Rick Jackson started spending millions.
Morning Digest: New Virginia map sets off a round of musical chairs
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-new-virginia-map-sets
Published: February 9, 2026 13:00
Our new guide tells you exactly who is likely to run where—and why
Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/breaking-democrats-resoundingly-defend
Published: February 8, 2026 03:14
Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return
Weekly open thread
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/weekly-open-thread-0b9
Published: February 6, 2026 22:01
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Morning Digest: Republicans have their first shot at a special election flip on Saturday
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-republicans-have-their
Published: February 6, 2026 13:04
But Louisiana Democrats think they can defend conservative seat on rural turf
Yes, Dems should talk about ICE
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/yes-dems-should-talk-about-ice
Published: February 5, 2026 19:12
A recording from David Nir and G. Elliott Morris's live video
Morning Digest: Republicans contemplate giving up on Cornyn
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-republicans-contemplate
Published: February 5, 2026 13:03
The senator's allies think a Ken Paxton win would be a catastrophe. Primary voters are unmoved.
Why the GOP is right to freak out after Texas
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/why-the-gop-is-right-to-freak-out
Published: February 5, 2026 12:02
Listen now | And breaking down fourth-quarter fundraising reports
The Downballot's 2026 election calendar
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downballots-2026-election-calendar
Published: February 4, 2026 17:09
Find the dates for every filing deadline, primary, and runoff for the November midterms in all 50 states—and much more
Morning Digest: Another nasty battle unfolds for House Republican who barely survived in 2024
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-another-nasty-battle
Published: February 4, 2026 13:03
It's "Who's the most Islamophobic" vs. "Who loves Trump most" in West Texas
The Downballot's 4Q 2025 Senate and House fundraising reports roundup
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/the-downballots-4q-2025-senate-and
Published: February 3, 2026 17:06
We have complete data on more than 900 candidates for Congress
Morning Digest: Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan in race to succeed her
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-minnesota-sen-tina
Published: February 3, 2026 13:00
To respond to ICE terror, Smith says the state needs "fierce fighters"
Morning Digest: Georgia Democrats can flip a powerful board this fall after shock landslides last year
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-georgia-democrats-can-flip
Published: February 2, 2026 13:04
One Democratic winner, though, must seek reelection after just a year in office
Texas Democrats score landslide upset in race Trump badly wanted to win
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/breaking-texas-democrats-score-landslide
Published: February 1, 2026 05:07
Taylor Rehmet just flipped a deep-red seat—and gave his party a shot in the arm
Weekly open thread
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/weekly-open-thread-a18
Published: January 30, 2026 22:01
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Minnesotans just showed they’ll ‘crawl over broken glass’ to vote, despite ICE terror
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/minnesotans-just-showed-theyll-crawl
Published: January 30, 2026 16:56
If Trump sends troops to disrupt voting, he could face a massive backlash
Morning Digest: Why a top-two lockout for governor is still unlikely for California Democrats
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-why-a-top-two-lockout
Published: January 30, 2026 13:04
A new Democrat just entered, but the math remains daunting for the GOP
Morning Digest: Why are Michigan Republicans trying to boost this Democrat?
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-why-are-michigan-republicans
Published: January 29, 2026 13:01
GOP money floods a Democratic primary ahead of a pivotal special election
The Twin Cities' fierce response to ICE—at the ballot box
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/the-twin-cities-fierce-response-to
Published: January 29, 2026 12:02
Listen now | And DDHQ's Geoffrey Skelley joins us to nerd out and talk shop
Morning Digest: Alexander Vindman, who sparked Trump impeachment, launches Senate bid in Florida
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-alexander-vindman
Published: January 28, 2026 13:02
Vindman's twin brother, Eugene, won a tough House race in Virginia last cycle
Morning Digest: Republican quits Minnesota governor's race over GOP's treatment of his state
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-republican-quits-minnesota
Published: January 27, 2026 13:03
Chris Madel says he can't support his party's 'retribution on the citizens of our state'
Morning Digest: Vulnerable Republican in vulnerable chamber bails
https://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-vulnerable-republican
Published: January 26, 2026 13:02
Wisconsin Democrats just got a major boost as they seek to reclaim the "trifecta"