Author: Briana Ryan

  • Fifteen members of the U.S. House are running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    On Jan. 20, Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) announced that she will run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana this year, joining 14 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have also announced a 2026 U.S. Senate campaign.  The fourteen other members are Reps. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.), Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Wesley…

  • What to know about early voting, the second-most common way to cast a ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Jan. 29, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What to know about early voting, the second-most common way to cast a ballot In the 2024 election, more than 48.8 million voters cast a ballot using early voting, according to Election Assistance Commission…

  • Rep. Vern Buchanan becomes the 49th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) announced on Jan. 27, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Buchanan wrote, “I came to Congress to solve problems, to fight for working families and to help ensure this country remains a place where opportunity is…

  • Rep. Julia Letlow becomes the 15th U.S. House member to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) announced on Jan. 20, 2026, that she will run to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is also running in the Republican primary. As of Jan. 20, 2026, independent race forecasters The Cook…

  • U.S. Supreme Court rules candidates may challenge election laws before Election Day

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Jan. 21, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. Supreme Court rules candidates may challenge election laws before Election Day On Jan. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that candidates have standing to sue over election laws they believe to be…

  • Three candidates are running in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District

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    Three candidates are running in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026: incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (R), Nicole Lee Ethington (R), and Ed Gallrein (R). Massie and Gallrein lead in endorsements and media attention. One noteworthy element of this election is President Donald Trump's (R) relationships with Massie and Gallrein.…

  • An early look at state supreme court retention elections this year

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Jan. 15, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at state supreme court retention elections this year This year, 32 states will hold elections for their state supreme courts. Fourteen of these states will hold retention elections, 12 will hold…

  • Rep. Neal Dunn becomes the 47th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) announced on Jan. 13, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Dunn wrote, “The time has come to pass the torch to new conservative leaders, return home to Panama City, and spend more precious time with my…

  • Fifty-five members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

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    As of Jan. 12, 55 members of Congress — 46 representatives and nine senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018. Since our Dec. 17 update, four representatives and one senator announced they will not seek re-election. Here’s…

  • Doug LaMalfa’s death leaves California’s 1st Congressional District vacant

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    On Jan. 6, 2026, Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) died, leaving California's 1st Congressional District vacant. According to NBC News' Scott Wong and Kyle Stewart, LaMalfa died in surgery following a medical emergency at his residence. The vacancy now brings the Republican majority in the chamber to 218 to 213, with four vacancies. LaMalfa’s electoral history in…