North Carolina legislature passes new congressional map
The proposed map targets a closely- divided House district currently held by a Democrat.
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DNC set to start process for deciding earliest 2028 primary states
A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race
The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.
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Spanberger backed by 2 former GOP lawmakers in bid to be Virginia governor
Early in-person voting in the Virginia governor's race between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger starts Friday.
Missouri Legislature advances new congressional maps amid Trump redistricting push
Missouri's GOP-led Legislature returned for a special session earlier this week with a mid-decade redistricting push started by President Trump.
Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire
John E. Sununu is seriously exploring a bid to return to the Senate in his home state of New Hampshire, multiple sources told CBS News.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
Texas House Dem says he won't seek reelection if redistricting effort holds
The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Lawler to sit out N.Y. governor's race, seek reelection in House
Rep. Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor.
RNC ends first half of 2025 with $65.6 million cash advantage over DNC
The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
To help party brand, Democrats prepare "Organizing Summer"
Democrats found themselves locked out of power in Washington after the 2024 presidential election. Now campaign groups are readying an effort to help the party regain power.