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Matthew Klein

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Analyzing U.S. House and Governors elections for @CookPolitical. Map enthusiast. Lover of soups, bisques, and stews.

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Jackley is one of the big names expected to join the #SDAL race with Rep. Dusty Johnson’s gubernatorial bid imminent. Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen (R) is also interested in Johnson’s seat, per sources in the state.

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GOP Rep. Don Bacon’s retirement announcement moves Nebraska’s 2nd District from Toss Up to Lean Democrat. #NE02 Read more from Erin Covey: cookpolitical.com/analysis/house…

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Big news for Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado as Rep. Ritchie Torres effectively takes his name out of the mix for #NYGov. Delgado’s path in a primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul was borderline nonexistent with Torres in the race. A one-on-one Hochul vs. Delgado showdown now likely.

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A surprising decision that leaves Rep. Randy Feenstra as the current frontrunner for the #IAGov GOP nomination. The winner of that primary will face a formidable Democratic opponent in state Auditor Rob Sand.

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ICYMI: Democratic anger lingers over Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's decision to veto an affordable housing bill last week. State Rep. Josh Elliott seemed to float the prospect of a primary challenge to the governor, though it would be an uphill climb. ctinsider.com/politics/artic…

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Is last decade's OH congressional map the most effective gerrymander of all time? It's certainly up there. Not only did it maintain its 12R-4D advantage throughout the entire decade, but Donald Trump would actually have managed to flip the 13th District in 2024 for a 13-3 split:

Is last decade's OH congressional map the most effective gerrymander of all time? It's certainly up there.

Not only did it maintain its 12R-4D advantage throughout the entire decade, but Donald Trump would actually have managed to flip the 13th District in 2024 for a 13-3 split:
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A spokesman for Rep. Mike Ezell’s campaign confirmed to me that the Republican plans to run for reelection in 2026. Rep. Bennie Thompson, 77, said in May that he would run for an 18th term. Thompson has been top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee since 2005.

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Here’s the congressional breakdown – Ras Baraka won two districts and Josh Gottheimer + Steve Sweeney each won one, but only Sherrill was able to truly break out of her home territory into a statewide coalition.

Here’s the congressional breakdown – Ras Baraka won two districts and Josh Gottheimer + Steve Sweeney each won one, but only Sherrill was able to truly break out of her home territory into a statewide coalition.
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FWIW, I've spoken to a couple of Republican operatives today — including one quite involved in Missouri's legislative process — who remain skeptical that a congressional remap will occur. Pressure seems to be coming from the White House, with less enthusiasm in Jefferson City.

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#NEW: MD House Majority Leader Moon (D) says he is prepared to introduce legislation to redraw Maryland’s congressional map as a response to redistricting efforts in other states.