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Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by Teddy Schleifer of The New York Times to talk campaign finance, including the Trump-aligned super PAC money being poured into several key battleground races and the rise of dark money in politics. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @teddyschleifer @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: At Midterm Convention, Republicans Bet on Defying History [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/at-midterm-convention-republicans-bet-on-defying-history/ Choosing Texas: House Candidates at the Midterm Convention [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/choosing-texas-house-candidates-at-the-midterm-convention/ Finale or Opening Act? GOP Midterm Convention Ends on Uncertain Note [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/finale-or-opening-act-gop-midterm-convention-ends-on-uncertain-note/ Trump, Republicans Focus on Democrats on Day One of Dallas Convention [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/rnc-convention-day-one-trump-republicans-focus-on-democrats/ Trump’s PAC Unloads War Chest, With $49 Million Headed to Key Midterm Races [New York Times] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/us/politics/trump-midterms-maga-inc-spending.html Millions of Dollars in Secret Spending Could Upend the 2026 Midterms [New York Times] https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/politics/the-least-transparent-midterm-how-dark-money-is-washing-over-the-2026-election.html 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by NPR’s Senior Political Correspondent Tamara Keith to talk through President Donald Trump’s impact on the November elections, the upcoming RNC midterm convention, Tamara’s reporting from Pennsylvania’s 10th District and what it’s like to cover elections via radio. The team is also joined by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida to get a preview of the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @tamarakeithNPR @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Affordability is the centerpiece of Democrats' message in Pennsylvania swing district [NPR] https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/nx-s1-5938774/affordability-is-the-centerpiece-of-democrats-message-in-pennsylvania-swing-district Congressional Women’s Softball Game Tickets https://www.congwomensoftball.org/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

The full Inside Elections team breaks down the latest in the midterm elections and key races. Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali are joined by Capitol Hill Correspondent for Puck News Marianna Sotomayor to talk through Florida’s primary results after a Democratic upset for the Senate seat and the nomination of a Republican-turned-Democrat in the governor’s race. Marianna also reveals how Republicans on the Hill are feeling about the upcoming midterms and beyond. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MariannaReports @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Florida Primary Results: Better Late Than Never [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/2026-florida-primary-results/ Supreme Court lifts 1 of 2 blocks on Trump’s mail-voting executive order [Votebeat] https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/08/24/supreme-court-lifts-stay-trump-executive-order-on-elections-mail-ballot-restrictions/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali are joined by Elections Decision Analyst at The Associated Press Matt Klein to hand out superlatives for notable candidates of the 2026 midterm cycle and analyze primary results as the parties approach November’s general elections. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MattKleinOnline @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Untangling the Democratic Dark Money Web Funding Independent Candidates [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/untangling-the-democratic-dark-money-web-funding-independent-candidates/ Independents’ Day: Third-Party and Independent Candidates to Watch [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/independents-day-third-party-and-independent-candidates-to-watch/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

The full Inside Elections team breaks down the latest in the midterm elections and key races. Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Inshara Ali are joined by Contributing Data Editor Bradley Wascher to analyze the impact of redistricting on the fight for the House using Inside Elections’ Baseline metric. And summer interns Nicholas Demba and Ashleigh Jones talk about their project (including election night reporting and the swing counties that will decide the Senate majority) and reflect on what they’ve learned from their time with Inside Elections. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @bradwascher @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Maine Senate: Troy’s Odyssey [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/maine-senate-troys-odyssey/ 2026 Redistricting Review: Why There Are Fewer Competitive Seats [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/2026-redistricting-review-why-there-are-fewer-competitive-seats/ Inside Primary Night as Georgia Goes Into Overtime [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/inside-primary-night-as-georgia-goes-into-overtime/ The 19 Swing Counties to Watch in 2026 Senate Majority Fight [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/the-19-swing-counties-to-watch-in-2026-senate-majority-fight/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Inshara Ali are joined by Daniela Altimari of Roll Call to talk about the latest House incumbent who could lose in a primary and analyze whether the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America are the Democrats’ own Tea Party. The team also covers the latest news in the South Carolina, Maine and Michigan Senate races and explain why Republicans are boosting a Democratic candidate in Alaska. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @capitolwatch @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: South Carolina Senate: Graham’s Death Adds Uncertainty to Competitive Race [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/south-carolina-senate-grahams-death-adds-uncertainty-to-competitive-race/ Florida 14: Calling All Castors [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/florida-14-calling-all-castors/ Democratic candidates sustain fundraising pace as GOP strains to keep up [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2026/07/16/democratic-candidates-sustain-fundraising-pace-as-gop-strains-to-keep-up/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merch https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Manu Raju of CNN take an inside look at the pressure GOP leadership is facing with narrow majorities and looming elections. Manu also reveals what Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expect to happen in November, and how he got to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The episode also introduces Inshara Ali - the newest member of the Inside Elections team - and riveting discussion about potato chips, the World Cup, Questlove and Weird Al. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @mkraju @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: 2026 Gubernatorial Overview: Republican Rebound? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-gubernatorial-overview-june-25-2026-republican-rebound Maryland, New York, Utah, South Carolina Primary Results [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/maryland-new-york-utah-and-south-carolina-primary-results 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-11-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-25-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-june-25-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Pamela Wood of The Banner break down the Democratic primary to replace long-time Rep. Steny Hoyer, the bitter Democratic race between the current and former members from the 6th District and look ahead to the potential redistricting that could eliminate the state's lone Republican. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @pwoodreporter @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Primary Results for Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/primary-results-in-alabama-georgia-and-oklahoma 2026 House Overview: Preparing for the Final Sprint [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-house-overview-preparing-for-the-final-sprint Terminated by Trump, Maryland federal workers are running for new jobs [The Banner] https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-fired-federal-workers-donald-trump-candidates-P2CA3AFE6JH67GQQPUZJE3XXAU/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-11-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-june-3-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Jeff Coltin of City & State break down the plethora of key House primaries in New York including key Democratic races in some of the most liberal districts in the country with interesting candidates from John F. Kennedy’s grandson to 2016 Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway’s ex-husband. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @JCColtin @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Cornyn Loss Headlines Texas Primary Runoff Results [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/cornyn-loss-headlines-texas-primary-runoff-results Goldman trails Lander by 5 points in supportive Super PAC poll [City & State] https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2026/05/goldman-trails-lander-5-points-supportive-super-pac-poll/413468/ WFP doesn’t want Schlossberg [City & State] https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2026/05/wfp-doesnt-want-schlossberg/413253/ Inside Primary Night as Georgia Goes Into Overtime [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/inside-primary-night-as-georgia-goes-into-overtime 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-may-21-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Aaron Sanderford of Nebraska Examiner take a fresh look at the Senate race in the Cornhusker State, where Democrats are rallying behind independent candidate Dan Osborn against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. Osborn came up short in 2024, but the conditions might be right for an upset in 2026. Nathan, Jacob and Aaron also talk about the competitive race for the Omaha-based 2nd District, where Republicans are trying to hold on with GOP Rep. Don Bacon not seeking re-election. There’s also plenty of talk about the best free bread in America, a delicious place to eat in Omaha and the upcoming Star Wars movie. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @asanderford @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Virginia Caps Off Wild Week of Redistricting [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-caps-off-wild-week-of-redistricting-ratings-changes Powell Kicks off General Election with Focus on Costs [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/powell-kicks-off-general-election-with-focus-on-costs/ Denise Powell Wins Nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/13/denise-powell-wins-dem-nomination-in-nebraskas-2nd-district/ Virginia 2: A Rematch at the Beach [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-2-kiggans-luria-rematch Florida House: Redistricting Boosts GOP Prospects [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/florida-house-redistricting-boosts-gop-prospects 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-may-8-2026-post-virginia 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Henry J. Gomez of NBC News break down all of the upcoming primaries in Ohio. The trio also analyzes whether incumbent Democrats Marcy Kaptur, Greg Landsman and Emilia Sykes or Republicans representatives Max Miller and Mike Turner will be returning to Congress, takes an early look at the huge Senate race between GOP Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, and talks about whether Democrats really have a shot of winning the race for governor. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @HenryJGomez @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Police responded to report of ‘domestic dispute’ at Ohio governor candidate’s home in 2019 [NBC News] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/amy-acton-police-domestic-dispute-ohio-governor-candidate-home-rcna269188 Iowa 3: Will a Wave Crash on Nunn? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/iowa-3-nunn-trone-garriott-des-moines How Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor returned him to the ‘real world’ [NBC News] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/vivek-ramaswamys-campaign-ohio-governor-returned-real-world-rcna253231 Ohio Senate: Can Husted Hold On? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/ohio-senate-can-husted-hold-on 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-21-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Randi B. Hagi of WMRA Public Radio tackle the latest in the nationwide redistricting war. They analyze whether the Virginia referendum will pass, which Republican incumbents could be at risk of losing re-election from the Democratic-drawn map and how a new Virginia map will affect the overall fight for the House majority. In addition, Jacob is part-way through a new spy novel while Nathan has too many questions about Randi’s roller derby hobby. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @HagiRandi @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Quick Draw: Congressional Candidates on Redistricting Virginia [WMAR] https://www.wmra.org/quick-draw-congressional-candidates-on-redistricting-virginia Virginia Redistrict: Democrats Pushing for Four More Seats https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-redistricting-democrats-pushing-for-four-more-seats 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-14-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-march-26-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Jacob Rubashkin, Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and Kirk Bado of National Journal’s Hotline draft the best and most iconic campaign ads of the 21st century. It’s spring break, so the crew also discusses their ideal vacation destinations, and some good books and articles we’ve read recently. Twitter profiles: @jacorubashkin @ercovey @kirk_bado @insideelections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: What Does It Take To Crack the Inner Circle of Political Consultants? https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/what-does-it-take-to-crack-the-inner-circle-of-political-consultants The oldest job in journalism: New York Post ‘runners’ defy AI https://www.semafor.com/article/03/29/2026/the-oldest-job-in-journalism-new-york-post-runners-defy-ai Jason Kander’s Ad Seen ‘Round the Country: Will It Work? https://rollcall.com/2016/09/21/jason-kanders-ad-seen-round-the-country-will-it-work/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-february-5-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Mary Ellen McIntire of Roll Call analyze the fight for the House majority including a dozen recent race rating changes by Inside Elections. Democrats need a net gain of three seats in the November general election and are favored to take control from Republicans. Mel also reveals her favorite Easter candy, Jacob has another favorite book, and Nathan recommends yet another band that Jacob has never heard of. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MelMcIntire @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: At the Races: Crypto’s Next Stand [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2026/03/19/at-the-races-cryptos-next-stand/ Sign up for Roll Call’s At the Races https://rollcall.com/newsletters/?newsletter=at-the-races Illinois Primary Results: Democrats Nominate Likely New Members [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/illinois-primary-results-democrats-nominate-likely-new-members Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2026/03/18/big-spenders-have-mixed-night-in-illinois-as-progressives-mostly-come-up-short/ House Overview: Democrats Favored to Win House Majority [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/house-overview-democrats-favored-to-win-the-majority 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-march-12-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-march-5-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Shia Kapos of Politico dive deep into the upcoming Illinois primaries including the Democratic race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin and a handful of crowded and competitive House primaries, where as little as 20 percent of the vote could be enough to effectively become a Member of Congress. Shia and Jacob also reveal their latest book finds and Nathan has to show off his Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks gear. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @ShiaKapos @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Giannoulias banks $9M amid mayoral buzz [Politico Illinois Playbook] https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2026/02/26/giannoulias-banks-9m-mayoral-buzz-00799906 Illinois Senate: House of Three, Who Will it Be? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/illinois-senate-stratton-krishnamoorthi-kelly Texas: Republicans, Democrats Face Critical Early Primaries [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/texas-republicans-democrats-face-critical-early-primaries 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-february-5-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/