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Missouri Senate: Open Fields

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 19, 2021 · 2:26 PM EDT

Republican Sen. Roy Blunt announced he will not seek re-election in Missouri, setting off a scramble to replace him on the Republican side and leaving Democrats with only a marginally better takeover opportunity at this early stage of the cycle.

Blunt is the fifth Republican senator to announce he…

Six Senators Who Owe Their Hill Careers to Redistricting

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 19, 2021 · 9:00 AM EDT

While redistricting can be a curse for some politicians by forcing them into uncomfortable and even unwinnable situations, new congressional lines can be launching pads for other candidates, with repercussions beyond the House. 

At least six U.S. senators can credit their initial arrival on…

New Poll in Texas Special Election Shows Early Leaders, Lots of Vote Up For Grabs

by Jacob Rubashkin March 18, 2021 · 1:20 PM EDT

With less than two months to go, nearly half of voters have not chosen a candidate in the upcoming special election in Texas’ 6th District, according to new polling obtained by Inside Elections.

The March 9-12 survey by Victoria Research for Jana Lynne Sanchez, a Democrat running for the seat,…

Missouri Senate: Remains Solid Republican for Now

March 8, 2021 · 1:05 PM EST

Republican Sen. Roy Blunt announced he will not seek re-election in Missouri, setting off a scramble to replace him on the Republican side and leaving Democrats with only a marginally better takeover opportunity at this early stage of the cycle.

Blunt is the fifth Republican senator to announce he…

Rhode Island At-Large: The Election Democrats Don’t Want to Happen

by Jacob Rubashkin March 5, 2021 · 2:30 PM EST

The last time Rhode Island had just one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, there were 15 states in the Union, George Washington was president, and the hottest track in America was Handel’s “Messiah.” The year was 1792.

For the next 230 years, the Ocean State had two (and briefly in the…

Louisiana 5 Special: Somber Scene

by Jacob Rubashkin March 5, 2021 · 2:29 PM EST

The death of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow on Dec. 29 from covid-19 complications created a vacancy in Louisiana’s 5th District that will be filled via a March 20 special election.

In Louisiana, candidates from all parties appear on the same initial ballot. If no candidate receives a majority of…

Report Shorts (March 5, 2021)

by Nathan L. Gonzales March 5, 2021 · 2:28 PM EST

Illinois House. Buoyed by her loss in the GOP primary in the 14th District in 2020, former Department of Commerce staffer Catalina Lauf announced her primary challenge to Rep. Adam Kinzinger in the neighboring district. The congressman has been one of the most outspoken Republicans on the Hill…

Candidate Conversation: Troy Carter (D)

March 5, 2021 · 2:27 PM EST

Louisiana’s 2nd District Special — Rating: Solid Democratic

Interview Date: March 2, 2021 (Google Meet)

Date of Birth: Oct 26, 1963; New Orleans, La.

Education: Xavier Univ. (1986)

Elected Office: State Senator; State House (former); New Orleans City Council (former); Mayoral candidate (2002);…