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Four Questions in the Battle for the Senate Heading into 2026

Democrats are undeniably entering 2026 with a better chance of retaking the Senate than they were at the outset of the year.
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The Separate Political Realities of Red, Blue, and Purple America

Most everyone has embraced the current partisan configuration that has been in place since 2016: 24 red states tilting toward Republicans, 19 blue states leaning Democratic, and seven purple states in ...
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Episode 45: What Indiana's Drama Means for 2026

The Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the US House ...
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2026 Texas House Analysis: The Ramifications of Redistricting

Despite initial resistance from Texas’ congressional delegation, President Donald Trump successfully pressured Texas ...
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Wisconsin Governor: Barnes Is Back, but He’s No Sure Bet

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes entered the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s open governorship on Dec. 2, adding a highly ...
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Voters Are Souring on Trump, but Not All Are Sold On Democrats

By just about every political metric, Democrats are ending the year in a strong political position. President Donald Trump is ...
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Democrats See Affordability as Their Path Back to a Majority of Governors

To paraphrase one of the most famous taglines in politics, Democratic gubernatorial candidates plan to run on an “It’s ...
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Jessica Taylor: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Plan To Run on “It’s Affordability, Stupid”

First Person is a series of quick videos from the Cook Political Report editors exclusively for our premium members. This week, Jessica talks about what she learned at the recent annual Democratic ...
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