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From Capitol Hill to Governors Races, Here's a Look Ahead to the 2026 Midterms
Redistricting and retirements reshape key battleground races as Republicans defend slim majorities amid 14 toss-up seats, analysts say.
- When the nation closes out 2025 this week, the 2026 midterm election will see voters nationwide return to the polls to decide control of Capitol Hill.
- A nationwide redistricting fight this year reshaped many districts, with Texas Republicans passing a map to gain five seats and California Democrats drawing new lines approved by voters.
- Handicappers list numerous toss-up races: Sabato’s Crystal Ball shows 14 Republican and two Democratic toss-ups among 66 close races, with all 435 House seats up for grabs in the upcoming 2026 midterms.
- The GOP’s 220-213 House margin, with two vacancies, makes each contest critical as Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate edge, and Democrats need four seats to control, with VP Kamala Harris as tie-breaker.
- Next year’s primaries, including California primary and Arizona primary, will shape key Senate contests in North Carolina and Michigan, with high-profile shifts like Roy Cooper's race.
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U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee On 2026 Midterms, 2025 In Congress, AI Discussions, And More
Photo via Foushee for Congress. U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined Aaron Keck in 97.9 The Hill studios on Dec. 23 to share her thoughts about the past year in national government and to look ahead to 2026, when she’ll be running for reelection. Listen to the full conversation here. Here are her responses to questions on a number of specific topics, which have been edited for brevity and clarity: On 2025 In Congress: Well, it’s bee…
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