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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.

North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.

• Dec 18

Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington

In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.

• Dec 10

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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.

• Dec 8

EMILYs List endorses former Atlanta mayor in Georgia governor race

Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.

• Dec 4

Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.

• Nov 1

In New Jersey governor's race, Sherrill tries to tether Ciattarelli to Trump

Republican Jack Ciattarelli has a shot at winning 2025 New Jersey governor's race against Mikie Sherrill, after Democrats have held the office for two terms.

• Nov 4

Virginia governor race underlines future hopes for Democrats

The 2025 Virginia governor's race between Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears offers both parties a chance to start charting a path forward.

• Nov 4

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro heading to Virginia to campaign for Spanberger

Early voting is already underway in the Virginia governor's race where voters will pick a replacement for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

• Oct 23

North Carolina legislature passes new congressional map

The proposed map targets a closely- divided House district currently held by a Democrat.

• Oct 22

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DNC set to start process for deciding earliest 2028 primary states

A Democratic National Committee panel has drafted proposed standards to help the party decide which states will be the earliest to vote in the 2028 presidential primaries.

• Oct 17

Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race

The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.

• Oct 14

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Spanberger backed by 2 former GOP lawmakers in bid to be Virginia governor

Early in-person voting in the Virginia governor's race between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger starts Friday.

• Sep 17

Missouri Legislature advances new congressional maps amid Trump redistricting push

Missouri's GOP-led Legislature returned for a special session earlier this week with a mid-decade redistricting push started by President Trump.

• Sep 9

Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

John E. Sununu is seriously exploring a bid to return to the Senate in his home state of New Hampshire, multiple sources told CBS News.

• Sep 3

Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible

Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.

• Aug 26

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