Morning Digest: 2 Live Crew's Luther Campbell challenges Democratic congresswoman in South Florida • Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a host of legal issues—and primary opponents

Morning Digest: Why a Trump endorsement is no longer as valuable as it once was • MAGA loudmouths have shown that even Trump is no longer fully in charge of bestowing his blessings

Morning Digest: For the first time ever, New Mexico Republicans won't field a Senate candidate • It's one of three statewide races that the GOP is forfeiting this year

Morning Digest: How Maine Democrats plan to implement ranked-choice voting for governor this fall • The state Supreme Court stands in their way, but they're hoping for some help from ... Alaska

The Great Hochul Turnaround • And a stunning upset for progressives in New Jersey

Morning Digest: A progressive activist got badly outspent. She won anyway. • Analilia Mejia relied on unions and "abolish ICE"—and got an assist from her rival's enemies

Morning Digest: Trump's pick for Georgia governor has another rich guy nipping at his heels • Lt. Gov. Burt Jones thought he had the inside track. Then Rick Jackson started spending millions.

Morning Digest: New Virginia map sets off a round of musical chairs • Our new guide tells you exactly who is likely to run where—and why

Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup • Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return

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Morning Digest: Republicans have their first shot at a special election flip on Saturday • But Louisiana Democrats think they can defend conservative seat on rural turf

Yes, Dems should talk about ICE • A recording from David Nir and G. Elliott Morris's live video

Morning Digest: Republicans contemplate giving up on Cornyn • The senator's allies think a Ken Paxton win would be a catastrophe. Primary voters are unmoved.

Why the GOP is right to freak out after Texas • And breaking down fourth-quarter fundraising reports

The Downballot's 2026 election calendar • Find the dates for every filing deadline, primary, and runoff this year in all 50 states—and much more

Morning Digest: Another nasty battle unfolds for House Republican who barely survived in 2024 • It's "Who's the most Islamophobic" vs. "Who loves Trump most" in West Texas

The Downballot's 4Q 2025 Senate and House fundraising reports roundup • We have complete data on more than 900 candidates for Congress

Morning Digest: Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan in race to succeed her • To respond to ICE terror, Smith says the state needs "fierce fighters"

Morning: Georgia Democrats can flip a powerful board this fall after shock landslides last year • One Democratic winner, though, must seek reelection after just a year in office

Breaking: Texas Democrats score landslide upset in race Trump badly wanted to win • Taylor Rehmet just flipped a deep-red seat—and gave his party a shot in the arm

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Minnesotans just showed they’ll ‘crawl over broken glass’ to vote, despite ICE terror • If Trump sends troops to disrupt voting, he could face a massive backlash

Morning Digest: Why a top-two lockout for governor is still unlikely for California Democrats • A new Democrat just entered, but the math remains daunting for the GOP

Morning Digest: Why are Michigan Republicans trying to boost this Democrat? • GOP money floods a Democratic primary ahead of a pivotal special election

The Twin Cities' fierce response to ICE—at the ballot box • And DDHQ's Geoffrey Skelley joins us to nerd out and talk shop

Morning Digest: Alexander Vindman, who sparked Trump impeachment, launches Senate bid in Florida • Vindman's twin brother, Eugene, won a tough House race in Virginia last cycle

Morning Digest: Republican quits Minnesota governor's race over GOP's treatment of his state • Chris Madel says he can't support his party's 'retribution on the citizens of our state'

Morning Digest: Vulnerable Republican in vulnerable chamber bails • Wisconsin Democrats just got a major boost as they seek to reclaim the "trifecta"

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Morning Digest: Arizona Democrats won big in 2022. Can they keep their gains? • Republicans are eager to reclaim two key posts, attorney general and secretary of state

Morning Digest: Minnesota GOP recruits an upgrade for Senate but still faces a daunting race • It's not just the general election: Can a self-described "pro-choice Republican" win a primary?

The redistricting wars are still raging • Donald Trump fired the first shot, but Democrats keep fighting back

Morning Digest: A surprise Trump endorsement triggers a surprise Senate bid • Bill Cassidy seemed to have avoided Trump's wrath. Now he has a top-tier challenger.

Morning Digest: The battle is on for control of the Pennsylvania legislature • Democrats want to expand their 1-seat majority in the state House and end three decades of GOP Senate control

Alaska Democrats land the best Senate recruit of the cycle • Former Rep. Mary Peltola gives Democrats a real path to winning the Senate this year

Morning Digest: Louisville's Democratic mayor faces a rematch with progressive challenger • But new election rules could make her task even more difficult

Morning Digest: Democrats get their long sought recruit for Alaska Senate race • Mary Peltola gives Democrats a boost in uphill drive to flip the upper chamber

Morning Digest: Jesse Ventura flirts with a comeback 28 years after shock win • The former professional wrestler could once again test if Minnesota is ready for his brand of politics

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Morning Digest: Maryland Democrats look ahead toward life after Steny Hoyer • The longtime leader's district will soon have new representation—and perhaps a new look

Morning Digest: Two key supreme court races in swing states are underway • Liberals hope to expand their majority in Wisconsin and avoid falling further behind in North Carolina

2026 starts off with a bang • Get caught up on the latest special elections and all the news that broke over the holidays with us!

Morning Digest: Here's how Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat will be filled • One big question looms: Will California use its new, much bluer map?

Morning Digest: After Walz calls it quits, a heavyweight replacement looms • Democrats can retake full control in Minnesota, a one-time progressive "laboratory"

Morning Digest: Get caught up on all the latest election news with The Downballot! • Some major stories broke over the holidays. We've rounded them all up.

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2025 recap: Trump amasses power—and loses the plot • A wild year showcased two very different realities at the same time

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Morning Digest: It was a huge year at the ballot box. Help us keep going. • As the stakes get even higher in 2026, we'll keep covering every important election, every day

Morning Digest: Another senior House Democrat draws a challenge from a much younger opponent • Newcomer laments that the "poorest district in the poorest state" has remained that way for decades