Cook Political Report

Texas 2026 Senate race: GOP spending and candidate scrutiny

81 clusters · 279 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Senate

The Texas 2026 U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has tightened, with political analysts from Fox News, the Cook Political Report, and the Center for Politics upgrading the contest

US 2026 midterms: Battle for Congressional control intensfiy

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: U.S. midterm elections to determine control of Congress

As the November 3 midterm elections approach, the battle for control of Congress has intensified. While Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers, Democrats are considered favorites to flip the House of Repr

Hakeem Jeffries political strategy and activities

5 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Hakeem Jeffries faces caucus unity challenges amid Democratic agenda

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been working to expand his national profile while advocating for significant judicial reforms, such as implementing 18-year term limits and expanding the number of justices to ad

Democratic Party ideological shift and internal debates

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: US Democratic Party sees rise in progressive and socialist influence

The Democratic Party continues to face scrutiny over an ideological shift toward socialism and radical policy proposals. Analysts note that the growing influence of these elements includes calls to reform or dismantle tr

US midterm dynamics and shift to economic warfare against IR

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: US Republicans face challenges retaining House majority

The 2026 US midterm election landscape is increasingly defined by the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s domestic standing. As the Republican Party develops strategies to shift discourse away from inflation and the

Florida GOP Primary Results and Gubernatorial Race

20 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly face tightening Florida governor race

Following the August 18, 2026, primary elections, Republican Byron Donalds secured the GOP nomination for Governor of Florida with approximately 47.8 percent of the vote. Supported by Donald Trump and possessing a campai

2026 US midterm election competitiveness

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Iowa Senate and gubernatorial races tighten in new poll

Political competitiveness in the 2026 U.S. election cycle has increased in key states like Texas and Iowa. The Cook Political Report reclassified the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Tal

Alaska Senate race: Sullivan and Peltola advance to general

9 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: US Senate elections: Key primary results in Alaska and South Carolina

The Alaska Senate race between incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola has moved toward a general election under Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system. Following the August 18 primary, Peltola and Sena

Kansas Senate Democratic Primary and Hamilton Scrutiny

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Adam Hamilton faces scrutiny over religious views in Kansas Senate race

In early August 2026, United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Kansas, defeating a field of ten other candidates. His victory marked the first time a Democrat ha