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- Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows - Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for governor as the likely Democratic primary frontrunner despite baggage from his 2022 Senate race loss.
- SCOTUS allows Texas to use Trump-pushed redrawn congressional redistricting map favoring Republicans - The Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling on Texas' request to reinstate the legislature's recently redrawn congressional map, which had given Republicans a five-seat advantage in the 2026 midterms.
- Why 2026 should terrify Republicans after Tennessee special election - This week's Tennessee special election shows Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a Trump +20 district. That is a red alert that the GOP is in trouble.
- Trump endorses close ally's twin brother in race for Texas congressional seat - President Donald Trump Trump endorses Trever Nehls for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by his twin brother, Rep. Troy Nehls.
- The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning - Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts.
- Democratic strategist says Tennessee nominee was ‘fringe of a fringe,’ doomed party's chances - Welcome's "Deciding to Win" report authors are urging Democrats to moderate positions on cultural issues after the Tennessee special election loss, warning against "fringe" candidates.
- Trump administration strikes deal with Ohio to clean up state voter rolls using federal database - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for voter roll maintenance.
- DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law - Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.
- Young progressive beats out establishment candidate in Jersey City mayoral race, echoing Mamdani - Former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey loses Jersey City mayoral runoff to councilman James Solomon, marking another failed political comeback attempt.
- Trump doubles down on voiding Biden autopen actions, including pardons and commutations - President Donald Trump said all "Documents, Proclamations, Executive Orders, Memorandums, or Contracts" signed by former President Biden's autopen are "void," including pardons and commutations.