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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"