Grijalva Wins AZ-7 Primary and Cuomo Launches Independent Bid
Political succession in Arizona and a fractured mayoral race in New York City reflect broader shifts within Democratic power bases, as rising figures navigate legacy politics, party divisions, and changing voter dynamics in two of the nation’s most reliably blue strongholds. AZ-7 Former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, and daughter of the late Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-Tucson), won the special Democratic primary, easily defeating media influencer Deja Foxx and
Wisconsin Supremes Say No to Redistricting, Texas Says Yes
Redistricting battles continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections, with key states like Wisconsin and Texas at the center of intense scrutiny. In Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court recently declined to revisit challenges to the congressional map, leaving a district plan that critics say favors Republicans despite a closely divided electorate. Meanwhile, in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott (R) has added congressional
Political Snippets from Across the Country
U.S. Senate Georgia: A new Cygnal polling firm study finds Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) leading all his prospective Republican opponents beyond the polling margin of error. According to the Cygnal poll (6/16-19; 610 GA likely general election voters; online and text), Sen. Ossoff would lead state Agriculture Commissioner John King (R), 50-40%, former college football coach Derek Dooley (R) 50-41%, and US Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler/Savannah), 49-42%. The Georgia
Early Jockeying in the NC Senate Race
After being publicly attacked by President Donald Trump (R) on social media following his "no" vote to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ (R) surprised his state and Senate colleagues by announcing he wouldn't seek reelection next year. The prevailing analysis so far is that the Tar Heel State Republicans are in a more difficult position regarding holding this seat than had Sen.
Allred Joins TX Race
Former Congressman and ex-US Senate nominee Colin Allred (D) is returning to the campaign scene. Mr. Allred formally announced his 2026 US Senate candidacy and is “pledging to be a better candidate.” Despite his self-deprecating comment, Mr. Allred proved himself an able candidate and certainly a prolific fundraiser, accumulating $94.7 million for his 2024 statewide Senate campaign against incumbent Ted Cruz (R). The dollar amount was the fourth largest
A Wave of House Announcements
Over the Fourth of July break we saw at least 17 individuals announce their congressional candidacies, ten of which are worth mentioning from a competitiveness perspective. Many of the individuals became candidates this weekend as a show of patriotism over the national Independence Day holiday or in response to the “One Big Beautiful Bill’s” enactment. The seven not worthy of discussion, including a Democratic challenge to Speaker Mike Johnson
