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2022 House Ratings (April 11, 2022)

April 11, 2022 · 1:50 PM EDT

Minnesota Redistricting: Land of a Couple Interesting Races

by Jacob Rubashkin April 7, 2022 · 11:58 AM EDT

In Minnesota, reapportionment cut a little too close for comfort. Had New York State counted just 89 more people in the 2020 Census, it would have retained its 27th seat — and Minnesota would have lost its eighth seat.

But that didn’t happen, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes will remain the Land of 8…

2022 Senate Overview (April 1, 2022): Advantage GOP

April 1, 2022 · 2:30 PM EDT

By Nathan L. Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin

The clock is ticking for Democrats. With seven months to go before Election Day, there’s little sign of relief for a country facing myriad challenges, and scant evidence that President Joe Biden’s popularity will rebound significantly. Voters are primed to…

2022 Senate Overview (April 1, 2022): Alabama - Georgia

April 1, 2022 · 2:29 PM EDT

Alabama. Open; Richard Shelby (R) not seeking re-election. May 24 primary, June 21 runoff (if necessary). Rep. Mo Brooks was hoping to ride Trump’s endorsement to the GOP nomination. But Trump recently rescinded his support, blaming it on Brooks’ “woke” ideology. The congressman tried to prevent…

2022 Senate Overview (April 1, 2022): Hawaii - North Carolina

April 1, 2022 · 2:28 PM EDT

Hawaii. Brian Schatz (D) appointed 2012, elected 2014 (70%), 2016 (74%). June 7 filing deadline. Aug. 13 primary. GOP state Rep. Bob McDermott is running and will try to be the first Republican to win a Hawaii senate seat since 1970. Barring something drastic, he won’t be. Solid Democratic.

Idaho.…

2022 Senate Overview (April 1, 2022): North Dakota - Wisconsin

April 1, 2022 · 2:27 PM EDT

North Dakota. John Hoeven (R) elected 2010 (76%), 2016 (78%). April 11 filing deadline. June 14 primary. All is calm in the Peace Garden State for Hoeven, who had $3 million on hand at the end of the year, Trump’s endorsement and no remotely credible Democratic opponents. Solid Republican.

Ohio.…

Rhode Island 2: Republican Reach

by Jacob Rubashkin April 1, 2022 · 2:26 PM EDT

Last year, Rhode Island appeared poised to lose its second congressional district due to reapportionment, and Democrats were girding for a primary melee between Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin for the remaining at-large seat.

But thanks to stronger-than-expected census numbers the Ocean…

2022 Senate Ratings (April 1, 2022)

April 1, 2022 · 2:24 PM EDT

Washington Redistricting: Same Old Blue and Red in the Evergreen State

by Bradley Wascher March 31, 2022 · 2:37 PM EDT

While the new congressional map in the state of Washington could result in the electoral status quo, multiple districts could host interesting races in 2022.

Control of the redistricting process belonged to a five-member bipartisan redistricting commission. The commissioners had originally failed…

Rhode Island Redistricting: Open Seat Opportunity

by Jacob Rubashkin March 28, 2022 · 11:04 AM EDT

Last year, Rhode Island appeared poised to lose its second congressional district due to reapportionment, and Democrats were girding for a primary melee between Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin for the remaining at-large seat.

But thanks to stronger-than-expected census numbers the Ocean…