Six states have now adopted new congressional lines for the 2026 midterms — a modern record for a cycle that doesn’t immediately follow a Census. On Monday night, Utah became the most recent member of that club after a judge approved a new map that will shake up the state’s congressional delegation. Democrats are now […]
Democrats fought back against Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and elsewhere by drawing a new map in California, but needed voters to sign off on the changes. The answer from voters was a resounding yes, as the measure approving the new map passed by a wide margin, 64-36 percent, on Tuesday. The newly-drawn map gives […]
Rep. Jared Golden brought Democrats back down to earth by announcing he won’t seek re-election in Maine’s 2nd District. His decision makes it extremely difficult for Democrats to hold the most Republican seat currently held by a Democrat. The 2nd voted for Donald Trump in three straight elections, by margins of 9 points, 6 points, […]
While it may take a few days, or even weeks, to properly digest the 2025 elections, the results are clear: Democrats won decisively. In races from New Jersey and Virginia to Georgia and California, there really wasn’t any ambiguity about who won and who lost. Even though votes are still being counted and final margins […]
There are 154 counties and independent cities in New Jersey and Virginia, but which ones can tell us where Tuesday’s elections are headed? As polls close tonight, Inside Elections has put together a preview of key counties to watch in New Jersey and Virginia. Alongside the analysis below, we’ve calculated county-level benchmarks in both states. […]
Ever since Graham Platner launched his campaign two months ago, the oysterman and political newcomer has dominated the conversation around Maine’s Senate race. But while Platner looks like the type of candidate who can help Democrats change the party’s national image, he might not be the right Democrat to defeat GOP Sen. Susan Collins, given […]
In a major departure from normal redistricting practices, four states have now approved new congressional maps for the 2026 midterms. (A fifth, California, looks like it will enact a new map via ballot measure next week, and several other states are making moves to redraw as well.) But the latest to do so is not […]
If there’s one state that’s accustomed to mid-decade redistricting, it’s North Carolina. The Tar Heel State drew itself new congressional districts for the 2016, 2020, 2022, and 2024 elections — and so it’s not too surprising that it’s jumping on the bandwagon of the 2026 cycle’s gerrymandering wars as well. As part of President Donald […]