North Carolina Democrat eyes an upset in an unlikely district - Roll Call North Carolina Democrat eyes an upset in an unlikely district - Uncategorized Roll Call · 10h ago
Rating changes: 30 races shift toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Another week and we have another batch of race rating changes by Inside Elections, all in favor of Democrats. With just two weeks to go before the general election, Republicans are running out of time to change the trajectory of the midterms. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating… Roll Call · Oct 20
'One Isn't Bad, Right?': JD Vance Cracks Border Joke as Epstein Heckler Erupts At a Hendersonville rally, a protester demanded the Epstein files be released. JD Vance responded with an immigration remark critics saw as a jab at the heckler. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
North Carolina Republicans battle headwinds in district redrawn in their favor NEW BERN, N.C. — In the race for control of Congress, Democrats have history and momentum on their side. But there was no sense of panic among Republican loyalists at a recent campaign rally here in North Carolina’s Inner Banks, where a newly redrawn House seat represents one of the… Roll Call · Oct 19
Rating changes: A dozen more races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Another week and another batch of races has shifted toward Democrats in the latest ratings by Inside Elections. With six weeks to go before Election Day, we’re still anticipating a typical midterm election in which the president’s party loses seats in Congress. The big question is how many… Roll Call · Sep 22
Congressional Black Caucus Institute kicks off new midterm turnout effort The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a new campaign seeking to turn out low-propensity Black voters and rural voters across the South ahead of the midterm elections. The multimillion-dollar “SO VOTE” initiative, which is debuting Tuesday on National Voter Registration Day, seeks to go beyond traditional ad campaigns to… Roll Call · Sep 15
North Carolina candidate in battleground race penalized for betting on her campaign A Republican seeking to flip a key battleground district in North Carolina has been fined and suspended by the prediction market Kalshi after she bet on her campaign. Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel running against Democratic Rep. Don Davis, will pay a $25,000 fine and is suspended from the… Roll Call · Aug 31
Davis (D) and Buckhout (R) meet in NC-01 rematch after 2024 election decided by 1.7 points Incumbent Donald Davis (D), Laurie Buckhout (R), and Tom Bailey (L) are running in the general election for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 11
House Republicans fail to turn Trump’s transgender military ban into law as two members defect An amendment by Lauren Boebert fails, but two anti-trans amendments by Nancy Mace were passed late Tuesday The Independent UK · Jul 22
$50 Billion in Rural Health Funding Won't Reopen Martin County's Closed Hospital — Here's What the Fine Print Actually Says KFF Health News investigation: Martin County NC's closed hospital won't benefit from the $50B rural health fund. Here's the structural gap between political promises and fund design. Medical Daily · Jun 19
The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race… Roll Call · May 21
At the Races: Hitting the gas Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari As the Iran war continues to roil global oil markets, rising… Roll Call · May 14
The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados. Space · Apr 15
Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and… Roll Call · Mar 18
Roll Call · Mar 4 In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology.
Roll Call · Feb 24 Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.
The Mary Sue · Jan 27 One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…
The Independent UK · Jan 22 All but seven Democrats vote against bill to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns in Minnesota But even then, many Democrats who voted for the bill say ICE is out of control
Axios · Jan 14 "Performative bullsh*t": Some Democrats fume as Kristi Noem impeachment gains steam "There's a frustration with all these impeachments," said one House Democrat. "Noem is just soup du jour."
Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025 At the races: Trump the vote - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Trump's return to the trail and retirements.
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025 North Carolina Rep. Don Davis will run for reelection from his redrawn district - Roll Call North Carolina Democrat Don Davis announced Monday that he would run for a third term from his redrawn 1st District.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026 CQ Roll Call's latest list of the most vulnerable House members for the 2026 elections features several targets of mid-decade redistricting.
Roll Call · Oct 29, 2025 If you’ve ever worked in Iowa politics, you might have done this - Roll Call “I learned that from watching Chuck,” says Rep. Zach Nunn, who once served as a staffer for longtime Republican Sen. Grassley.
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025 At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 North Carolina approves new congressional map intended to add Republican seat The state Senate approved the plan in a party-line vote on Tuesday