Off to the Races

There are just 106 days until the November election and we have seen no shortage of drama-fueled shakeups. We were so pleased to welcome Erin Covey of The Cook Political Report for a deep dive into the 2026 midterm battleground races.

Erin’s focus is typically the House, but she could have fooled us with her comprehensive and nuanced knowledge about the Senate map. She lays out Democrats' top defensive priorities in Georgia and Michigan to pickup targets in North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, and Ohio. We cover the Democrats’ “white whale” race in Texas, Iowa's Turek-Hinson race, and the wildcard role of independent candidates like Montana's Seth Bodnar and Nebraska's Dan Osborne.

On the House side, Erin lays out why redistricting has reshaped the battleground, and which toss-up seats matter most. While the Democrats are favored to retake the majority, Erin explains why it’s not a foregone conclusion.

To dig further into the races, the recent ratings changes, and more analysis from Erin, head to The Cook Political Report ratings page!