National Journal’s Hotline presents its 2026 Midterm Preview, offering an inside look from our top election correspondents. Highlighting National Journal’s commitment to nonpartisan reporting and analysis, this special edition presents a comprehensive overview of the races, trends, and campaigns that will dominate the road to the midterms.
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- New Power Rankings of House, Senate, and governor races
- Cook Political Report ratings
- Primary and filing deadlines by state
- Early look at the possible 2028 contenders
- Guide to redistricting changes
What's next?
For a deeper dive into this content, join us on November 12 at 1:00 PM ET for our 2026 Midterm Outlook webinar with Charlie Cook and Kirk Bado, where they will unpack this report and the biggest themes and storylines defining 2026. Register here.