Author: Briana Ryan

  • Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 run for governor of Alabama

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    Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced on May 28, 2025, that he will run for governor of Alabama in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. Senate. The seat is open since incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is term-limited. As of May 28, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections have…

  • Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces 2026 run for governor of Alabama

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    Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced on May 28, 2025, that he will run for governor of Alabama in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. Senate. The seat is open since incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey (R) is term-limited. As of May 28, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Inside Elections have…

  • Missouri will become the first state where voters will decide whether to repeal an existing right-to-abortion constitutional amendment

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 20, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri will become the first state where voters will decide whether to repeal an existing right-to-abortion constitutional amendment On Nov. 3, 2026, Missouri voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would repeal Amendment…

  • Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia

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    Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga.) announced on May 8, 2025, that he will run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have rated the general election for the…

  • President Donald Trump ends April with 44% approval, 53% disapproval

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    At the end of April, approval polling averages showed President Donald Trump (R) at 44% approval. Fifty-three percent of voters disapproved of his performance. The lowest approval rating he’s received during his presidency is 44%, last seen on April 30, 2025. The highest approval rating Trump has received is 54%, last seen on Jan. 22,…

  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois

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    Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) announced on May 7, 2026, that he will run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters…

  • Rep. Robin Kelly announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois

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    Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6, 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced he would not seek re-election. As of May 6, 2025, independent race forecasters…

  • North Dakota could become the 17th state with an initiative process to establish a single-subject rule

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    Welcome to the Thursday, May 8, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Dakota could become the 17th state with an initiative process to establish a single-subject rule On June 9, 2026, North Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would establish a single-subject…

  • Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D) announces she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026

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    Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced on May 5, 2025, that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On her retirement, Schakowsky said in a statement, “For my entire career, I have made it my mission to mentor and guide the next generation of leaders. In fact, when I talk…

  • Rep. Angie Craig announces 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota

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    Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) announced on April 29 2025, that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota in 2026 rather than another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is open since incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced she would not seek re-election. As of April 29, 2025, independent race…