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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
7 hrs ago • David Nir and Jeff Singer
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'
Jan 27 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Morning Digest: Vulnerable Republican in vulnerable chamber bails
Wisconsin Democrats just got a major boost as they seek to reclaim the "trifecta"
Jan 26 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Weekly open thread
What races are you interested in?
Jan 23 • James Lambert
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
Jan 23 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
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?
Jan 22 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
The redistricting wars are still raging
Listen now | Donald Trump fired the first shot, but Democrats keep fighting back
Jan 22 • David Nir and David Beard
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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.
Jan 21 • David Nir and Jeff Singer
Morning Digest: The race is on for control of Orange County, California
Democrats flipped the Board of Supervisors in 2022. They have to defend it in 2026.
Jan 20 • Jeff Singer
Weekly open thread
What races are you interested in?
Jan 17 • James Lambert
Morning Digest: Top ICE official launches campaign to flip House seat in Ohio
Madison Sheahan wants to defeat veteran Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a district that just got more conservative
Jan 16 • Jeff Singer
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
Jan 15 • Jeff Singer
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