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2026 New Hampshire House Analysis: Can Republicans Crack the Granite State?
Both of New Hampshire’s House districts have the potential to host competitive races. But the 1st and 2nd have favored ...
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As GOP Struggles to Find a Candidate, Minnesota Senate Shifts to Likely Democrat
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement earlier this year handed Republicans a rare opportunity in a state that ...
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Knife’s-Edge Tensions and Razor-Thin Margins: An Almanac of American Politics Preview
Cook Political Report founder Charlie Cook is a longtime contributor to the Almanac of American Politics, and is co-author of ...
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2026 Nevada House Analysis: Could “No Tax on Tips” Tip the Scales?
Given the huge share of tipped wage earners who make their living in Las Vegas, Republicans view President Donald Trump’s ...
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2026 Nebraska House Analysis: The High Stakes of the Open 2nd District
If Democrats don’t win Nebraska’s 2nd District next year, it’s almost impossible to see them taking control of the House. The ...
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The Decline of Civics: The Greatest National Security Threat?
Two years ago, retired Admiral William H. McRaven was asked what constituted our greatest national security threat. McRaven, ...
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As Harris Passes on California Gubernatorial Bid, Democrats Vie for ...
The starting gun on the 2026 race for California governor has sounded after the contest’s biggest question was settled Wednesday.With former Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement that she will ...