Skip to content
RollCall logo

Campaigns

Campaigns

At the races: A Democratic boogeyman steps aside

By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm

The eight most recent members of Congress to die in office have all been Democrats, Gonzales writes.

Campaigns

Nothing is certain except death and politics 

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted May 28, 2025 at 5:25pm
Stefany Shaheen, left, here with actress Lena Dunham before a 2016 campaign event in New Hampshire, is running for Congress.

Campaigns

Stefany Shaheen, daughter of New Hampshire senator, launches House bid

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 28, 2025 at 4:18pm
An NRCC ad targets New York Rep. Tom Suozzi over his vote opposing Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Campaigns

Both sides launch ad campaigns over budget vote as bill moves to Senate

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 27, 2025 at 6:39pm
Former Roll Callers Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani have been leading their students on a tour of Washington during a time when Congress has been debating significant changes to tax and entitlement laws, such as at the House Rules Committee, shown here last week.

Taking the grand tour of Washington

By Jason Dick, Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani
Posted May 27, 2025 at 6:16pm
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is running for governor.

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 27, 2025 at 5:09pm

At the Races: One big beautiful campaign

By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 22, 2025 at 2:30pm, Updated May 23, 2025 at 11:36am
Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on March.

With 2026 midterms top of mind, budget vote takes center stage

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 22, 2025 at 7:20pm, Updated May 23, 2025 at 10:54am
The DCCC's new ads target Asian American voters in three California districts, including one represented by Democratic Rep. Derek Tran. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

DCCC targets California Asian American voters in first paid ads of 2026 cycle

By Daniela Altimari
Posted May 23, 2025 at 6:00am
Republicans are targeting the seats of Reps. Angie Craig and Chris Pappas, center, while Democrats have eyes on Rep. Andy Barr's seat. All three lawmakers are running for Senate. (Bill Clark/Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

As House members run for Senate, their seats become prime targets

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 21, 2025 at 8:01pm
Donald Trump, here at an October campaign rally in Coachella, Calif., made gains in all 52 congressional districts in the Golden State, especially in Hispanic-majority ones.

Republican gains among Latino voters face 2026 test in California

By Daniela Altimari
Posted May 21, 2025 at 5:01pm
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden is seeking another term representing Maine's 2nd District.

Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 20, 2025 at 7:30am, Updated at 6:29pm
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Elena Kagan greet President Donald Trump after his address to Congress on March 4. The court has found itself in an increasingly prominent space in a series of cases concerning Trump's administration.

That’s a lot of Supreme Court there

By Jason Dick and Todd Ruger
Posted May 20, 2025 at 4:21pm
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, face some daunting historical trends in next year's midterm elections, Gonzales writes.

House Republicans need to break some streaks to hold their majority in 2026

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted May 19, 2025 at 1:51pm

At the Races: Democrats go back to school

By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 15, 2025 at 2:45pm
Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., seen here last month in Washington, is one of the members of Congress who is not considered vulnerable in the 2026 election cycle, but could find himself in a tough race depending on circumstances.

Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List

By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted May 13, 2025 at 5:13pm
Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra is exploring a run for governor. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra exploring run for Iowa governor

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 13, 2025 at 4:55am, Updated at 4:55pm
Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil's 1st District seat could become more competitive under a new map.

Challenge to Wisconsin map adds latest wrinkle to 2026 House fight

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 12, 2025 at 7:32pm
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King, here at a campaign rally in 2022, is running for Senate.

GOP race to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff heats up in Georgia

By Victor Feldman
Posted May 12, 2025 at 6:03pm
President Donald Trump takes the oath of office in the Capitol on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

Trump is running for reelection (right now)

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted May 12, 2025 at 4:13pm
Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., walks down the House steps after a vote in the Capitol last week.

Federal court strikes down Alabama’s version of congressional map

By Michael Macagnone
Posted May 8, 2025 at 5:37pm

Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my

By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 8, 2025 at 2:45pm
Georgia Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter is running for Senate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter enters Senate race against Jon Ossoff

By Victor Feldman
Posted May 8, 2025 at 12:24pm
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., seen here at the 2022 Congressional Baseball Game, is a prodigious fundraiser and dodged a strong opponent when Gov. Brian Kemp said he would not run for Senate against him, but he still tops Roll Call's Most Vulnerable senator list.

Still vulnerable, even while batting .400

By Jason Dick, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 8, 2025 at 11:33am
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen through a window in the Cannon Building in 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

18 months out, these are the 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted May 8, 2025 at 5:00am
Senate Democrats, led by Charles E. Schumer, seen in the Capitol on Tuesday, have a shot at winning the majority next year, but a lot would need to go right for them, Gonzales writes. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Democrats need to break some streaks to win the majority

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted May 7, 2025 at 6:24pm
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., is running for Senate.

Krishnamoorthi joins Senate race in Illinois

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 7, 2025 at 5:49am, Updated at 1:17pm
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, here at a campaign stop in 2022, is running for Congress.

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage running for Congress

By Ryan Kelly
Posted May 5, 2025 at 5:46pm, Updated May 7, 2025 at 9:43am
Democrat Angus King III is running for governor of Maine. (Screenshot/Angus for Governor/YouTube)

A new King runs for governor of Maine

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 6, 2025 at 1:25pm
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is running for Senate.

Rep. Robin Kelly is running for Senate in Illinois

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted May 6, 2025 at 6:09am
Sens. Thom Tillis, left, and Bill Cassidy are among the most vulnerable senators up for reelection next year, either in a primary or general election. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

A year and a half out, these are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 cycle

By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 6, 2025 at 5:00am
Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky won't seek reelection next year. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement

By Jacob Fulton
Posted May 5, 2025 at 6:53pm

At the Races: Breaking ranks

By Niels Lesniewski and Daniela Altimari
Posted May 1, 2025 at 3:19pm
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear of the U.S. Marine Band sing the national anthem during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21.

Six degrees of 100 days

By Jason Dick and John T. Bennett
Posted April 30, 2025 at 8:20pm