Category Archive: House

New Hampshire 1: Open Seat Moves to Toss-Up

What Happened to Mountain Republicans in the South?

LGBTQ Women Balance Opportunity, Possible Extinction in Congress

Kansas 2nd and 3rd:  A Sliver of Blue in Trump Country?

Candidate Conversation – Mike Levin (D)

Candidate Consversation – Tod Curtis (D)

Candidate Conversation – Liz Watson (D)

‘Scam PACs’ Strike Again in Utah, Wisconsin

PA-15 Rating Change: Dent Retirement Puts Seat in Play

The House Retirement Tide Is Coming

WA-08 Rating Change: Reichert Retirement Shifts Seat Away from Republicans

2018 House Overview: Will Past Be Prologue?

2018 House Overview (Sept. 1, 2017) Alabama – Iowa

2018 House Overview (Sept. 1, 2017) Kansas – New York

2018 House Overview (Sept. 1, 2017) North Carolina – Wyoming

Colorado 2: Democrats Search for Oxygen in Open Seat

Pennsylvania 6: The Bellwether of the 2018 Ball?

South Dakota At-Large: Republicans Wrestle for Third Senate Seat

Candidate Conversation – Elissa Slotkin (D)

Candidate Conversation – Sam Jammal (D)

When Congressional Spouses (Allegedly) Misbehave

Utah 3 Special: A Change from Chaffetz

Why ‘Single-Payer’ May Not Be Republicans’ Saving Grace in 2018

Colorado 7: The No-Longer-Perlmutter District

New York 22: Taking on Tenney

Candidate Conversation – Clayton Hinchman (R)

A Bipartisan Health Care Bill Will Be Tougher to Pass than a Partisan One

Open Seat Gives Democrats a Takeover Opportunity in New Mexico

Ratings Change: Illinois 12

For GOP, Health Care Bill Looks Riskier by the Day

How Divided Parties Survive and Thrive

Virginia 10: Democrats Not Giving Up on the Suburbs

House Battleground Breakdown: Diving Into Demographics

Candidate Conversation – Kia Hamadanchy (D)

Candidate Conversation – Ken Harbaugh (D)

Candidate Conversation – Andy Kerr (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

Montana At-Large: Dems Eye 2018 in Wake of Gianforte Victory

Minnesota House Races: Majority at Stake

Candidate Conversation – Jim Hagedorn (R)

Key Counties to Watch in Montana’s Special Congressional Election

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?

Florida 27: Taking Her Talents to Retirement

It’s OK to Wait Before Jumping to Conclusions

Candidate Conversation – Harley Rouda (D)

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

Why Republicans Don’t Fear a Shutdown, But Should

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois House: Democrats Eye Fresh Takeover Opportunities

Candidate Conversation – David Abroms (R)

House Republicans Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable in Majority

Democrats Delight in Delaware Special Election

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

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

Three Trump Campaign Aides Who Could Get Elected to Congress

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

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

House Republicans Entrust Majority to Rogers at NRCC

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)

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’

Republican House Majority Lives to Fight Another Day

Democrats Poised for House Gains, But Still Short of Majority

It’s Time for Newspapers to Stop Endorsing Candidates

Still Waiting for the Wave in the House

GOP House Majority Still Solid…For Now

Candidate Conversation – Stephanie Murphy (D)

Candidate Conversation – Mike Gallagher (R)

Maine 2: The Land of Second Chances?

Democrats Believe House Prospects Will Dramatically Improve

Candidate Conversation – Brady Walkinshaw (D)

House Still Waiting for Its Moment in the Spotlight

New Hampshire 1: Guinta Struggles to Reach Rematch

House Democrats Wait for Weight of Trump

The Most Important Question to Ask Trump Defectors

The Country is More Divided Than You Think

Report Shorts (Georgia, Kansas, Michigan,Tennessee)

What I Learned Outside the Convention Bubble

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

Candidate Conversation – Tom Nelson (D)

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

Rubio, Research Shake Up Florida Races

House Playing Field Takes Shape with Fall Ad Reservations

Candidate Conversation – Jason Lewis (R)

Candidate Conversation – Bryan Caforio (D)

Candidate Conversation – Terri Bonoff (DFL)

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

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)

When Serving Together in Congress is a Family Affair

Nebraska 2: Ashford Has Early Advantage Over Bacon

North Carolina Primaries Could Impact Direction of GOP Caucus

Ratings Change: Minnesota’s 2nd District

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

Why House Democrats Need Trump to be President

Why California Members Embrace Incumbent Ballot Designation

Donald Trump is the GOP Nominee. Now What?

Fresh Primary Results, Six Fresh Faces for Next Congress

Candidate Conversation – Claudia Tenney (R)

Candidate Conversation – Joe McDermott (D)

Ryan Rides to the Rescue — But Not Until 2020

16 House Districts That Will Make (or Break) Democratic Majority

NRCC Reserves Ad Time for Vulnerable Members

Opposition Research Comes Out of the Shadows

House Overview: Playing Field Could Shift Rather than Expand

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2016) Alabama – Illinois

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2106) Indiana – New Jersey

2016 House Overview (April 22, 2016) New Mexico – Wyoming

Candidate Conversation – Randy Perkins (D)

New Poll, New TV Ads in Indiana House Race

Democrats Likely to Bank Trio of GOP House Seats

Democrats Are Headed off Their Own Cliff

Kentucky 1: Comer’s Comeback

Indiana Primaries Enter the Home Stretch

Georgia 3: Potential New Member Threatens to Shoot Police

Faces of the 115th Congress: Raja Krishnamoorthi

Ratings Change: Virginia’s 2nd District

Ratings Change: Wisconsin’s 8th District

Candidate Conversation: Juan “Sonny” Palacios, Jr. (D)

This 2014 House Race May Have Predicted Trump’s Success

‘14 Losers Looking for Second Chance in ‘16

Rush Wins Primary, Other Black Caucus Members Also Face Challenges

GOP Incumbents Brace for Primary Losses, But Survive So Far

Is an Anti-Trump Wave Putting the House Into Play?

Few Surprises (and One Likely New Member) In Early House Primary Results

Illinois 15: Shimkus Escapes Primary Challenge With Decisive Victory in Downstate District

Candidate Conversation: Geraldine Thompson (D)

Candidate Conversation: Monica Vernon (D)

Candidate Conversation: Angie Craig (DFL)

Candidate Conversation: Mark Hunt (D)

Millennials Raising Money to Run, But Can They Win?

Outsider Candidate Claims Boehner Seat in Ohio Special

6 Districts Where the Fight for the House and President Converge

Minnesota 2: Democrats Try to Flip a District, Again

Report Shorts (February 19, 2016) California Senate, Indiana Senate, Maine’s 2nd, North Carolina,

Wisconsin 8: Ribble Retirement Creates Vulnerable GOP Open Seat

Tennessee 8: Fincher’s Decision Brings Congress to Historical Average Number of Retirements

Report Shorts (February 5, 2016) California, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee