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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.

2 hrs ago • David Nir and Jeff Singer

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

Feb 9 • David Nir and Jeff Singer

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

Feb 8 • David Nir

Weekly open thread

What races are you interested in?

Feb 6 • James Lambert

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

Feb 6 • David Nir and Jeff Singer

Yes, Dems should talk about ICE

A recording from David Nir and G. Elliott Morris's live video

Feb 5 • David Nir and G. Elliott Morris

48:36

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.

Feb 5 • David Nir and Jeff Singer

Why the GOP is right to freak out after Texas

Listen now | And breaking down fourth-quarter fundraising reports

Feb 5 • David Nir and David Beard

45:26

The Downballot's 2026 election calendar

Find the dates for every filing deadline, primary, and runoff for the November midterms in all 50 states—and much more

Feb 4

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

Feb 4 • David Nir and Jeff Singer

The Downballot's 4Q 2025 Senate and House fundraising reports roundup

We have complete data on more than 900 candidates for Congress

Feb 3

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"

Feb 3 • David Nir and Jeff Singer

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