Category Archive: States

Want to Run for Congress? Prepare to Ask People for Money 8 Hours a Day

July 23, 2013

Colorado 6: But How Will It Play in Aurora?

July 19, 2013

Kentucky Senate: Process of Elimination

July 19, 2013

Maine 2: Michaud’s Exit Creates Potential GOP Opportunity

July 19, 2013

Montana Senate: Democrats Start From Scratch

July 19, 2013

Illinois 17: Schilling’s Entry Improves GOP Chances

July 19, 2013

Texas Governor: Perry Retiring, Abbott is Likely Successor

July 19, 2013

Montana Senate Rating: Move or Reaffirm?

July 18, 2013

Despite Primary, Rounds Remains Favorite in South Dakota

July 15, 2013

Gay Couples Could Face Different Campaign Money Rules Across States

July 11, 2013

Rating Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Chances in Kentucky

July 10, 2013

Texas Governor: Rick Perry Out, but …

July 10, 2013

Massachusetts Senate Moves to Safe After Markey Win

July 2, 2013

Ohio 14: Running Again for the First Time

June 28, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) Alabama – Illinois

June 28, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) Iowa – New Mexico

June 28, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (June 28, 2013) New York – Wyoming

June 28, 2013

Massachusetts’ Unspecial Senate Election

June 28, 2013

Gomez-Sanford Comparison on Obamacare Fails the Smell Test

June 28, 2013

I Would Fly 5,000 Miles Just to Help You Get Elected

June 21, 2013

It’s Never Too Early to Fight About Polling Methodology

June 20, 2013

Why We Never Moved the Massachusetts Senate Race to Toss-Up

June 19, 2013

Search for Competitive House Open Seats Comes Up Empty

June 18, 2013

Latino candidates line up for next year’s Congressional races in Florida

June 17, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Alabama – Indiana

June 14, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Iowa – Oklahoma

June 14, 2013

2014 House Overview (June 14, 2013) Oregon – Wyoming

June 14, 2013

The Barn Jacket as a Secret Campaign Weapon

June 13, 2013

Search for Anti-Mike Rounds Continues in South Dakota

June 13, 2013

Brad Pitt and Minnesota’s 8th District

June 11, 2013

Where Will the Millionaire Cattle Rancher Run in Nebraska?

June 10, 2013

What is a Pollster’s Obligation to a Campaign?

June 7, 2013

Should Republicans Recruit a Candidate Against Their Own Incumbent?

June 6, 2013

Two Democratic House Challengers Worth Watching

June 5, 2013

New Jersey Senate Remains Safe for Democrats in Long Term

June 4, 2013

Ratings Change: Rhode Island Governor

June 4, 2013

The Bachmann District: When a Retirement Changes Everything

June 3, 2013

New York 19: New Friend Request

May 31, 2013

West Virginia 2: Old Habits Die Hard

May 31, 2013

West Virginia 3: Cole + Coal = Victory?

May 31, 2013

Report Shorts (May 31, 2013)

May 31, 2013

Are Republicans Completely on Board With Gabriel Gomez?

May 31, 2013

Latino Democrats Battle Each Other in Heated California Congressional Race

May 30, 2013

Nebraska Senate: Osborn Likely to Announce Candidacy Soon

May 29, 2013

Todd Akin, Virginia Style?

May 23, 2013

Anchorage Mayor Not Running in Alaska Senate Race

May 23, 2013

In Massachusetts Senate PPP Poll, Read the Numbers — Not the Memo

May 22, 2013

Alaska Senate: Bridge to Victory

May 21, 2013

Illinois 13: The Voters of Madison County

May 21, 2013

Sea Change Ahead?

May 21, 2013

Report Shorts (May 21, 2013)

May 21, 2013

A GOP Senate Switch in South Dakota Looks More Likely

May 16, 2013

Why can’t Latinos get elected to the US Senate?

May 15, 2013

Alaska Senate Poll: Far, Far Less Than Meets the Eye

May 14, 2013

Ratings Change: South Dakota Senate Moves to Toss-Up/Tilt Republican

May 13, 2013

Massachusetts Senate Special Election Race Still Looks Tight

May 13, 2013

Ranking Potential Flips for 2014 House Rematches

May 8, 2013

Georgia 12: Barrow Declines Senate Run, But House Democrats Rejoice

May 8, 2013

South Carolina 1: Sanford Wins, Seat Returns to Safe GOP for 2014

May 8, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special a Photo Finish?

May 7, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (May 3, 2013) Alabama – Kansas

May 3, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (May 3, 2013) Kentucky – New Mexico

May 3, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (May 3, 2013) North Carolina – Wyoming

May 3, 2013

Report Shorts (May 3, 2013)

May 3, 2013

South Carolina 1: Parties Prepare to Spin Colbert Busch Win

May 3, 2013

Don’t Write Off Massachusetts Senate Race Just Yet

May 2, 2013

Pennsylvania 13: Daylin Leach- Liberal but Not Angry

April 29, 2013

South Carolina 1: GOP Throwing Another Race Away, Mark Sanford Style

April 26, 2013

First Problem for Democratic House Recruits to Solve? Residency

April 25, 2013

Montana Senate: Baucus Retirement Improves GOP Opportunity

April 23, 2013

Landrieu’s Gun Vote: A Possible Political Explanation

April 23, 2013

Pennsylvania 8: Suburban Showdown?

April 19, 2013

North Carolina 7: Tighter Than A Tick

April 19, 2013

Oregon 5: The Toss-Up District Without a Competitive Race

April 19, 2013

South Carolina 1: Sanford Downgraded

April 19, 2013

Steve King’s Cash Raises Eyebrows, Doubts About Senate Bid

April 18, 2013

South Carolina 1: Special Situation Requires Two Ratings

April 17, 2013

The Most Vulnerable House Incumbent(s) of 2014

April 17, 2013

Scott Brown’s Potentially Silly Adventure

April 12, 2013

Pennsylvania Governor: Can Allyson Schwartz Make It to Harrisburg?

April 11, 2013

Most Vulnerable Senator of ‘14? Pryor by a Hair

April 10, 2013

Why Isn’t Maine’s Susan Collins Vulnerable?

April 9, 2013

Why Scott Brown Running in N.H. Is a Really, Really Bad Idea

April 8, 2013

Utah 4: Matheson v. Love, Round Two

April 5, 2013

Arizona 2: The One That Keeps Getting Away

April 5, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special: The Punchline’s Over

April 5, 2013

Report Shorts (April 5, 2013)

April 5, 2013

South Carolina 1st District Poll: It’s All About Context

April 4, 2013

South Carolina 1 Special: Referendum on Sanford or Colbert Busch?

April 3, 2013

Not All State Offices Are Political Launching Pads

April 1, 2013

In Kentucky, All Eyes on Grimes to Face McConnell

April 1, 2013

South Dakota Senate Seat Remains a Pure Toss-Up…For Now

March 26, 2013

Senate: Mixing Apples and Oranges in West Virginia

March 25, 2013

Minnesota House: Competitive Drought No More?

March 22, 2013

California 31: Takeover, Take 2

March 22, 2013

Report Shorts (March 22, 2013)

March 22, 2013

Arizona: Carmona Declines to Run, Keeps Future Options Open

March 21, 2013

South Carolina 1: Can Sanford Survive Round Two?

March 20, 2013

After 2012 Disappointment, Aguilar Readies Re-Run

March 19, 2013

Why I Rate Michigan’s Senate Seat As ‘Safe’ for Democrats

March 14, 2013

Looking to 2016: Is It Still Either Bush or Rubio?

March 12, 2013

Can House Democrats Improve on ’12 Recruiting Flops?

March 12, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Alabama – Indiana

March 8, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Iowa – Oklahoma

March 8, 2013

2014 House Overview (March 8, 2013) Oregon – Wyoming

March 8, 2013

Governorships a Big Opportunity for Democrats in 2014

March 8, 2013

Michigan Senate: Levin to Retire, But Open Seat Remains Safe for Now

March 8, 2013

South Carolina 1: Colbert’s Sister an Underdog, but Worth Watching

March 6, 2013

California 21: Rubio (D) not running

March 5, 2013

Some Hispanic Congressional Members Breaking Partisan Mold

March 4, 2013

Bloomberg’s Much Ado About Nothing Much

March 1, 2013

Illinois 2 Special: The Real Range of Gun Control

February 25, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (Alabama – Illinois)

February 22, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (Iowa – New Mexico)

February 22, 2013

2013-14 Gubernatorial Overview (New York – Wyoming)

February 22, 2013

Report Shorts (February 22, 2013)

February 22, 2013

Markey: From 22 Percent to Anointed Senator

February 20, 2013

Johanns Retirement Sets up Another Open Senate Seat in Nebraska

February 18, 2013

Hispanics fail to win Hispanic Congressional districts

February 18, 2013

Rubio and Jindal Are Allies Now, Adversaries Maybe Later

February 15, 2013

Barr Prepping For Georgia House Bid

February 14, 2013

New Jersey Senate: Lautenberg Out, Still Safe D For Now

February 14, 2013

Can Democrats Save Rockefeller’s Seat?

February 13, 2013

Iowa Senate: Candidates of the Corn

February 8, 2013

Georgia Senate: Devil Goes Down To Details

February 8, 2013

West Virginia Senate: Open Question

February 8, 2013

Illinois 2 Special: The Jackson 3?

February 8, 2013

RPR Report Shorts (February 8, 2013)

February 8, 2013

Republicans Risk Not Fielding Any Candidate in Massachusetts

February 5, 2013

Latham Renaming Committee Ahead of Potential Senate Run

February 4, 2013

Massachusetts Senate: Brown Drops Along With GOP Chances

February 1, 2013

Is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Overhyped?

February 1, 2013

Democrats Look to Ward to Energize 2014 Takeover From Helm of DCCC

January 31, 2013

Harkin’s Retirement Puts Seat In Play for GOP

January 26, 2013

Chambliss’ Exit Shakes Up Georgia Senate Race

January 25, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (January 25, 2013) Alabama – Kansas

January 25, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (January 25, 2013) Kentucky – New Mexico

January 25, 2013

2014 Senate Overview (January 25, 2013) North Carolina – Wyoming

January 25, 2013

Senate Majority Leader’s Biography Badly Needs a Rewrite

January 25, 2013

Who Is Least Likely to Lose the Virginia Gubernatorial Race?

January 16, 2013

West Virginia Senate: Democrats Look for Winner

January 15, 2013

Massachusetts Senate: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Won’t Lose

January 11, 2013

South Carolina 1:Taking the Appalachian Trail to Congress

January 11, 2013

Are Democratic Insiders Missing the Boat in Massachusetts as Special Election Draws Closer?

January 9, 2013

Virginia Governor: Warts and All

December 14, 2012

New Jersey Governor: The Rising

December 14, 2012

South Carolina Senate: DeMint’s Surprise

December 14, 2012

Illinois 2: Deep Dish of Dramatic Democrats

December 14, 2012

Missouri 8: Emerson’s Exit Creates Somewhat-Open Opportunity

December 14, 2012

A Strange Election, With a Few Surprises

December 14, 2012

DeMint Surprise Exit Sets Up S.C. Scramble

December 6, 2012

Missouri 8: Who Will Replace Emerson?

December 3, 2012

Louisiana 3: Last Incumbent Standing

November 30, 2012

Dissecting the North Dakota Senate Race

November 30, 2012

Georgia 12: Barrow Lives to Fight Another Day

November 30, 2012

Hollywood Cachet Doesn’t Always Cash In

November 28, 2012

Drawing the Wrong Meaning About a House Race

November 21, 2012

Democrats Likely to Hold Senate, Republican Gains in Doubt (Senate Overview, November 2, 2012)

November 2, 2012

Republicans Set to Take Ground in Gubernatorial Races (Gubernatorial Overview, November 2, 2012)

November 2, 2012

The Economy Is Crumbling So Let’s Talk Abortion and Rape

October 31, 2012

In California, Democrats tout one Hispanic candidate and ignore another

October 30, 2012

The Fight for the Senate: Uphill for the GOP (Senate Overview, October 26, 2012)

October 26, 2012

The Fight for the House Looks Over

October 26, 2012

Indiana Senate Moves to Pure Toss-Up

October 24, 2012

House Ratings Changes: Mixed Optimism for Both Parties

October 19, 2012

Pennsylvania Sen. Casey (D) Moved from Safe to Favored

October 19, 2012

Looking for House Upsets? Take a Look at These

October 19, 2012

List of House Goners Not What We Expected

October 17, 2012

Massachusetts Democrat John Tierney Moved to Lean Republican

October 14, 2012

Senate Strategists Look for Presidential Effect (Senate Overview, October 12, 2012)

October 12, 2012

House Democrats Need a Game-Changer (House Overview, October 12, 2012)

October 12, 2012

Can a Race Be Tight and Yet Not Competitive?

October 10, 2012

Parties Locked in Fight for the Senate (Senate Overview, October 5, 2012)

October 5, 2012

House Majority Remains Out of Democrats’ Grasp (House Overview, October 5, 2012)

October 5, 2012

Republican Path to Senate Majority Narrows (Senate Overview, September 28, 2012)

September 28, 2012

House Majority Remains Out of Reach for Democrats (House Overview, September 28, 2012)

September 28, 2012

Gubernatorial Races Take Back Seat to Federal Contests (Gubernatorial Overview, September 28, 2012)

September 28, 2012

Eight House Incumbents to Watch for Clues

September 25, 2012

‘State Waves’ and the Fight for the Senate

September 17, 2012

Senate Majority Still Hangs in the Balance

September 14, 2012

Death of the Presidential Race Has Been Exaggerated

September 14, 2012

Nearly 99% of House Incumbents Won Their Primaries

September 12, 2012

Convention: The Iowa Straw Poll and the National Political Conventions

September 5, 2012

Convention: North Carolina Democrats Deal with Republican-Dealt Hand in the House

September 4, 2012

Convention: One Candidate’s Path is Another Candidate’s Hurdle for Democrats in Senate

September 4, 2012

Senate Ratings Changes: Races Shift as Playing Field Takes Shape

September 3, 2012

Convention: Blue State Sen. Brown (R) Doesn’t Shy Away from Ruby Red Event

August 30, 2012

After Arizona Primaries, 9th District Rating Change

August 29, 2012

Connecticut Senate: Move to Lean Democrat

August 29, 2012

Convention: Lone Star Lamentations

August 29, 2012

Virginia 2: Roads to Power

August 24, 2012

Ohio 14: Competitive Later, Rather Than Sooner

August 24, 2012

Massachusetts 6: Family Feud

August 24, 2012

Michigan 11: Christmas Miracle?

August 24, 2012

Georgia Runoffs Paint Incomplete Picture

August 22, 2012

Missouri Senate: Move to Pure Toss-up

August 21, 2012

First NRCC IE Ads Show Surprising Diversity

August 16, 2012

Fun for Everyone in Florida, Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin House Primaries

August 15, 2012

Stage Officially Set for Competitive Senate Contests in Wisconsin, Florida, Connecticut

August 15, 2012