Midterm elections and presidential cycles have such different dynamics that the two should almost never be discussed together. That will not prevent people from doing so, but they should resist the temptation.
Midterms tend to be referendums on the incumbent president, while each presidential election is a choice between nominees.
…When Donald Trump was elected president of the United States there was a temptation to declare that none of the rules of politics mattered anymore. But the 2018 midterm elections proved that the fundamentals of running campaigns in this country are still intact.
In many ways, 2018 was a classic…
On the eve of Election Day 2018, the battleground is largely set, but GOP prospects have dimmed in at least one suburban seat and couple Democratic longshots should be taken more seriously
The addition of Alaska’s At-Large District and South Carolina’s 1st District brings the total number of vulnerable Republican…
By Nathan L. Gonzales and Leah Askarinam
Two years is long enough to forget how crazy the last week of the elections is. From rumors of surprise races to breaking news events with unknown political consequences, each cycle often includes a fast and furious finish.
In the midst of uncertainty…
Please refer to the Oct. 26 issue for summaries of every competitive House race on our ratings chart. The following are districts with news, analysis, or polling within the last week.
California’s 10th District (Jeff Denham, R, re-elected 52%). Clinton 49%. There’s some still some conflicting data…
By Ryan Matsumoto
Inside Elections’ new statistic, which we’re calling Baseline, captures a clear picture of a congressional district or state’s political performance by accounting for all federal and state executive election results.
Baseline is defined as the trimmed mean of each party’s performance in partisan, contested statewide elections. It…
Political handicapping is more than looking at polls and regurgitating who is ahead. Throughout an election cycle, there are signs political handicappers use to understand what is happening at a given moment and to project how races will play out in the weeks or months ahead.
During the endgame, one…
By Nathan L. Gonzales and Leah Askarinam
After two years of prognostication, election results are supposed to bring clarity. But the 2018 results are poised to be a mixed bag, making it difficult to land on a single narrative.
With President Donald Trump’s mediocre job approval rating nationally, the Senate…
Arizona’s 1st District (Tom O’Halleran, D, elected 51%). Trump 48%. Air Force veteran Wendy Rogers is running a serious campaign, won a competitive primary, and has no problem tying herself to the President. But her fundraising has been modest and Rogers hasn’t received much outside help against the incumbent. Lean…
Texas’ 2nd District — Rating: Solid Republican
Interview Date: July 26, 2018
Date of Birth: July 21, 1970; Houston, Texas
Education: Duke (1992 B.A.), Univ. of Texas Law School (1995 JD), Rice Business School (2001 MBA)
Elected Office: None; First run for office
Current Outlook: Some Democrats believed the 2nd…
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