The party of the president has traditionally endured significant losses in midterm elections. Since 1946, the only time the party controlling the White House gained seats was in 2002, when Republicans added eight representatives under President George W. Bush. If that trend continues following Tuesday’s election, current House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will become the…

While there are 435 House races, 35 Senate races and 36 governors’ races on Election Day 2022, some of the races are worth watching more closely than others. New Hampshire, New York, Georgia and Florida have particular significance on both the state and national playing fields. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich is predicting a big night…

Groups committed to giving parents the option of sending their children to private schools using taxpayer dollars — sometimes known as “school choice” or “vouchers” — have given millions of dollars to Republican candidates in Texas this year. Political observers said as a result, public school funding is effectively on the ballot in the state…

Democrats are losing the momentum they had during the summer in the immediate wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which effectively overturned Roe v. Wade. Republicans have been able to gain ground on the back of strong messaging on the economy and inflation. Republicans are heavily favored to win the House. In…

Wisconsin is a battleground state during the 2022 election cycle. Voters will choose a governor’s seat open, a Senator and eight House representatives. “In a divided state like that, I think it’s all going to come down to red or blue,” said Reid Ribble, a former republican Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. He said Republicans are…

As Republicans and Democrats have been jockeying for a political majority this election season, it is clear that the 2022 midterms have the potential to dramatically change the landscape of Congress. Over the past 75 years, the incumbent president’s party has lost, on average, 28 House seats and four Senate seats in his first midterm…

After a failed bid to challenge House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and a brief presidential run, U.S. Representative Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has a shot at an Ohio Senate seat. Ryan and his Republican competitor, J.D. Vance, are running for retiring Sen. Rob Portman’s seat, which he has held, as a Republican, for two terms. Ohio…

As the midterm elections get closer, Republicans and Democrats are scrambling to secure every last vote they can. With Republicans looking strong in the polls, Democrats have adjusted their strategy quite a bit through messaging and campaign funds. “The amount of undecided voters has stayed fairly large leading up to election day,” Republican strategist Ash Wright…

Former President Barack Obama is making a series of appearances in key battleground states ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. He’s trying to prevent what has been a historic trend – the president’s party losing seats during the midterms. “It’s critical to get out the vote for Democrats up and down the ballot. The power…

Time to shake hands The midterms are just weeks away, and polling indicates it’s likely that the GOP will take the U.S. House of Representatives. However, for those running in swing districts, like Nebraska’s 2nd, nothing can be taken for granted.  Congressman Don Bacon is the Republican incumbent in the district. He took office after…