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 Capitol Hill to redistricting. Each of them appeared to be destined […]
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, found Republican Susan Wright, the […]
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 will not seek re-election, joining Pat […]