Now that the new redistricting maps have been finalized in as many as 27 states, analysts can produce more detailed data about how the new seats will perform politically.

Listed below are political snippets on congressional and gubernatorial races around the country. Enjoy!

Four-term Michigan US Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Southfield) became the latest Democratic incumbent to announce her retirement.

One of the biggest complaints most commonly aired about redistricting is that it favors incumbents, but such is not the case with the recently completed Wolverine State congressional map.

Last week proved a topsy-turvy week in North Carolina politics, and situations are being created that won’t likely be resolved for some time.

For the most part, early polling has given Alabama US Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) a big lead in his open Senate Republican primary race, but a series of later surveys reveal a major change on the ballot test.

Redistricting has now been completed in 20 multi-congressional district states, so this is a good time to examine the races viewed as competitive in the places with new district boundaries. 

Listed below are political snippets on congressional and gubernatorial races around the country. Enjoy!

In a redistricting year, tracking the open seats can be a bit confusing.

Saying he “…need[s] a little more time for myself, for my health and well-being, for my wife, my family, and the things I love in Oregon," veteran Beaver State Rep. Peter DeFazio* (D-Springfield), chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Thursday announced that he will retire after completing his 18th term next year.