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Morning Digest: As Iowa turns against Trump, Democrats look for gains at every level
High cancer rates are the latest problem facing the GOP
3 hrs ago • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Morning Digest: Democrats take aim at Nebraska seat they've won just once in nine decades
The House battleground now covers districts few ever thought might be in play
Oct 29 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Our hour-by-hour guide to election night 2026
What kind of night are Democrats having? Jeff Singer tells us the races to keep an eye on
Oct 29 • David Nir and David Beard
41:03
How the midterms will determine the next phase of the redistricting wars
Dozens of states are holding elections that will decide who controls the mapmaker's pen
Oct 28 • Stephen Wolf
Morning Digest: Why Minnesota Democrats face headwinds in their quest to reclaim state government
Both chambers of the legislature are on a knife's edge
Oct 28 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
The Downballot's 2026 poll closing times map, sponsored by EDF Action Votes
Our celebrated map returns, with versions for every U.S. time zone—and more!
Oct 27
Morning Digest: How Ramaswamy could sabotage the Ohio GOP all the way down the ballot
Offices like attorney general, long held by Republicans, are now in play
Oct 27 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Enter The Downballot's 2026 prediction contest, sponsored by GreensBabka.com!
To the victors go the spoils!
Oct 26 • James Lambert
Morning Digest: How Arizona Democrats can win a trifecta for the first time in 60 years
The state House last changed hands in 1966.
Oct 26 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Weekly open thread
What races are you interested in?
Oct 23 • James Lambert
Morning Digest: Keisha Lance Bottoms seeks a boost from Georgia’s top Democrat, Jon Ossoff
The freshman senator could boost his party all the way down the ticket with a strong showing at the ballot box
Oct 23 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Morning Digest: How a failed GOP gerrymander is putting a Missouri seat in play
Republicans tried to shore up Ann Wagner’s district. Instead, they’re rescuing her campaign.
Oct 22 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
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