Category Archive: Contributors

2018 Senate Overview (July 7, 2017) Maryland – Ohio

2018 Senate Overview (July 7, 2017) Oklahoma – Wyoming

Ratings Change: Illinois 12

GOP Campaign Tracker Violates Bipartisan Truce (Again)

For GOP, Health Care Bill Looks Riskier by the Day

House Battleground Breakdown: Diving Into Demographics

Democrats Look for First Signature Victory

Candidate Conversation – Ken Harbaugh (D)

Eleven Things I Think I Think After the Georgia and South Carolina Special Elections

Almost a Must-Win for Democrats in Georgia 6

Four (Almost) Famous Congressional Candidates

A Harbaugh Elected in Ohio? You’ll Know It’s a Wave

The GOP’s Political Gamble on the Environment

Georgia 6 Special: Down to the Wire

Introducing the Expanded Inside Elections Team

Minnesota House Races: Majority at Stake

Candidate Conversation – Jim Hagedorn (R)

2018 House Overview: Early Warning Signs for GOP

2018 House Overview (May 19, 2017) Alabama – Iowa

2018 House Overview (May 19, 2017) Kansas – New York

2018 House Overview (May 19, 2017) North Carolina – Wyoming

Lessons for Trump Detractors, Members of Congress From a Loyalty Expert

Should Democrats Recruit Pragmatists or Progressives?

Alabama Senate Special: What a Short Strange Trip It’s Been

Florida 27: Taking Her Talents to Retirement

It’s OK to Wait Before Jumping to Conclusions

Candidate Conversation – Harley Rouda (D)

Don’t Trust Politicians Who Say They Aren’t Running for President

Florida 27: Ros-Lehtinen Retirement Creates Vulnerable GOP Open Seat

Why Republicans Don’t Fear a Shutdown, But Should

Are Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Changing Color?

2017-18 Gubernatorial Overview: Victory Now, Redistricting Power Later

2017-18 Gubernatorial Overview (April 21, 2017) Alabama – Illinois

2017-18 Gubernatorial Overview (April 21, 2017) Iowa – New Mexico

2017-18 Gubernatorial Overview (April 21, 2017) New York – Wyoming

Parties Continue Special Election Slog

Georgia 6: Runoff a Challenge for Both Parties

8 Things I Think I Think After the Georgia 6 Special Primary

The Bipartisan Effort to Make Senate History

11 Things I Think I Think After the Kansas 4 Special Election

2018 Senate Overview: Waiting for the New Normal

2018 Senate Overview (April 7, 2017) Alabama – Maine

2018 Senate Overview (April 7, 2017) Maryland – Ohio

2018 Senate Overview (April 7, 2017) Oklahama – Wyoming

Georgia 6 Special: Red Alert In Suburban District

Reason for Democratic Optimism, But Health Care Won’t be Enough

Texas 16: Yes, A Safe Democratic Seat in Texas

Kansas 4 Special: Not So Solid for Republicans

Candidate Conversation – Brad Little (R)

So Much for Deal Making

Even More Reason to Watch the House in 2018

Georgia 6 Special: Club for Growth to Air TV Ad Against Handel

Minnesota 1: Walz’s Gov Run Creates Vulnerable Open Seat

What I Learned About Polling From a Georgia House Survey

Georgia 6 Special:Looking for a Fight

New Jersey Senate: Menendez Heading to Trial and Re-Election?

Montana At-Large Special: Land of Second Chances

Ohio 16: Renacci Leaves Seat Open to Run for Governor

Looking for Clues From a 2005 Special Election in Ohio

Senate Landscape Not as Rosy for the GOP as It Once Was

Off-Year Governors Races Look Challenging for GOP

Wisconsin Senate: Baldwin’s Bid for Second Term

Illinois House: Democrats Eye Fresh Takeover Opportunities

Candidate Conversation – David Abroms (R)

House Republicans Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable in Majority

Everything is Great. Just Great.

Democrats Delight in Delaware Special Election

Mama Bear’s Unlikely Run (and Win) for Mayor

2018 House Overview: Majority Closer Than It Appears

2018 House Overview (February 27, 2017) Alabama – Iowa

2018 House Overview (February 27, 2017) Kansas – New York

2018 House Overview (February 27, 2017) North Carolina – Wyoming

Georgia 6 Special: Unreasonably Great Expectations

Jason Kander May Have Made a Big Mistake

At DGA, Pearson Quietly Pulling Democrats Back to Prominence

The GOP’s Long-Term Structural Senate Advantage

The Senate Revolution in North Dakota Will Not Be Televised

Congressional Republicans Should Be Afraid of Steve Bannon

New York 24: Katko Stands Tall Between Democrats and Takeover

Analyzing House Democrats’ Initial Target List

Analyzing House Republicans’ Initial Target List

Special Election Update: Watch Georgia’s 6th District

Fight Over Congressional Redistricting Begins With Key Gubernatorial Contests

The Voters Were Right About Donald Trump

Three Trump Campaign Aides Who Could Get Elected to Congress

Trump’s Fast Start Likely Puts the House in Play in 2018

Ohio Senate: Bull’s-eye on the Buckeye State

South Carolina 5 Special: Mulvaney Moving On

Women’s March: A Moment or a Movement?

How President Trump Can Avoid President Obama’s Biggest Mistake

Does the NRSC Have the Right Message for 2018?

The Certainty of Death, Taxes, and White Evangelicals

House Republicans Entrust Majority to Rogers at NRCC

The First Time I Met Illinois Senate Candidate Barack Obama

2018 Senate Overview (January 13, 2017) Alabama-Maine

2018 Senate Overview (January 13, 2017) Maryland-Ohio

2018 Senate Overview (January 13, 2017) Oklahoma-Wyoming

A New Chapter: From Rothenberg to Inside Elections

Trump Should Get Off to a Fast Start – But Will He?

Montana Senate: GOP Chances Left in Zinke’s Wake?

Six Lessons from Minnesota’s 3rd District

Georgia 6 Special: Republicans Look to Hold Suburban Seat

Kansas 4 Special: Secret Race to Replace New CIA Director

California 34 Special: Becerra Jumps Off Leadership Ladder to Become State Attorney General

Louisiana Runoffs Wrap 2016 Elections

Candidate Conversation – Clay Higgins (R)

Reid Boasts About Not Going Back to Nevada

How Tomi Lahren Could Get Elected to Congress

Will Applegate’s Rematch With Issa Be Successful?

Pelosi Remains But ‘Winter is Coming’ for Democrats

Gubernatorial Losers Descend on Next Congress

Donald Trump, Golden Shepherds, and the 2016 Election

Louisiana Runoffs Shape Republicans on the Hill

Electoral Fallout from Trump’s Cabinet Selections

Under Next Electoral Map, Trump Would Still Have Won

When Orientation Is a ‘Miserable Experience’

Does the Country Even Want to Come Together?

Ratings Change: Obama State Shifts to Trump

Senate Goes Down to the Wire…and Beyond

Republican House Majority Lives to Fight Another Day

The Presidential Race Someone Has to Win

Gubernatorial Races Headed for Photo Finish

Stakes Get Higher in Fight for the Senate

Democrats Look to Expand Presidential Map

Democrats Poised for House Gains, But Still Short of Majority

It’s Time for Newspapers to Stop Endorsing Candidates

Will Trump Tip Senate to Democrats?

Clinton Tightens Grip on Presidential Victory

Still Waiting for the Wave in the House

Ratings Shift in Six Races for Governor

Republicans’ Agonizing Wait for Latest Diagnosis

Six States Will Decide Senate Majority

GOP House Majority Still Solid…For Now

New Presidential Baseline After First Debate?

Candidate Conversation – Stephanie Murphy (D)

Candidate Conversation – Mike Gallagher (R)

Fight for the Senate Intensifies

Presidential Race Tightens

Democrats Believe House Prospects Will Dramatically Improve

Candidate Conversation – Brady Walkinshaw (D)

Senate Math Still Favors Democrats

After Trump, Do Campaigns Still Matter?

House Still Waiting for Its Moment in the Spotlight

Clinton Keeps Distinct Edge in Presidential Race

The Second Biggest Surprise of the Election Season

New Normal Isn’t Friendly to Trump

Trump’s Troubles Loosen GOP Grip on Senate Majority

House Democrats Wait for Weight of Trump

Republicans Target Governorship in Bernie Sanders’ Vermont

The Most Important Question to Ask Trump Defectors

GOP Senators Brace For Trump Tsunami

The Country is More Divided Than You Think

Don’t Fall Asleep on Races for Governor

What I Learned Outside the Convention Bubble

Clinton Campaign Readying National Olympic Ad Blitz

NRSC: GOP Senators Running for Sheriff, Not President

2016 House Overview: Waiting for a Wave

2016 House Overview (July 14, 2016) Alabama – Illinois

2016 House Overview (July 14, 2016) Indiana – New Jersey

2016 House Overview (July 14, 2016) New Mexico – Wyoming

Evan Bayh, Indiana and the Fight for the Senate

Candidate Conversation – Tom Nelson (D)

Why Republicans Decline to Attack Democrats on “Culture of Corruption”

Ratings Change: Indiana Senate Moves to Toss-Up/Tilt Democratic

Colorado Primary Results Keep Senate Republicans on the Defensive

Rubio, Research Shake Up Florida Races

House Playing Field Takes Shape with Fall Ad Reservations

Utah No Longer Safe for Donald Trump

Candidate Conversation – Jason Lewis (R)

Candidate Conversation – Bryan Caforio (D)

Candidate Conversation – Terri Bonoff (DFL)

Republicans Need Gary Johnson to Save the Senate

Two More House Incumbents Fall, But It’s Not What You Think

Why Won’t Bernie Go Away?

Ratings Change: Utah’s 4th District

California Turns the Page to the General Elections

Candidate Conversation – Denise Juneau (D)

Candidate Conversation – Darlene Miller (R)

Candidate Conversation – Don Bacon (R)

Millennials Rage Against the Machine (and Lose)

Safe Senator Shifts to Raise Money for Safe Colleague

What Katie McGinty Told Me About Her College Career

2016 Senate Overview: Is This the Summer of Voters’ Discontent?

2016 Senate Overview (June 3, 2016) Alabama – Kansas

2016 Senate Overview (June 3, 2016) Kentucky – New Mexico

2016 Senate Overview (June 3, 2016) New York – Wyoming

The Strategy That Could Have Taken Trump Down

When Serving Together in Congress is a Family Affair

Comparing the GOP Divides, 1964 and 2016

Clinton Begins General Election With Advantage

Nebraska 2: Ashford Has Early Advantage Over Bacon

North Carolina Primaries Could Impact Direction of GOP Caucus

Ratings Change: Minnesota’s 2nd District

Ratings Change: North Carolina Governor

Kentucky 1: Comer Coming to Congress

Candidate Conversation – Shelli Yoder (D)

Candidate Conversation – Fred Costello (R)

Candidate Conversation – Drew Ferguson (R)

Candidate Conversation – Martin Babinec (I)

Don’t Assume Paul Ryan Will be Speaker Next Year