The battle for Senate control has tightened to a virtual coin flip, according to Decision Desk HQ’s latest forecast. DDHQ’s Geoffrey Skelley explains what is driving the shift towards Democrats and which races could determine the majority. Watch the full episode: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/6068929-abdul-el-sayed-democratic-tensions-michigan-senate-race-discussion/ #senate #midterms #elections #electionforecast #ddhq #decisiondeskhq #democrats #dems #republicans #gop #datanerds #2026midterms #2026election #elections2026
A razor-thin Wisconsin gubernatorial primary is raising new questions about the power of endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY] or Sen. Bernie Sanders [I-VT] and the risks of not having their support. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley breaks down why AOC and Sanders may have held back from backing democratic socialist Francesca Hong. #alexandriaocasiocortez #ocasiocortez #aoc #berniesanders #sanders #francescahong #wisconsin #wisconsingovernor #primary #democrats #dems #progressives #democraticsocialist #datanerds
AI:The razor-thin defeat of democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary has triggered a frantic post-mortem among political analysts, specifically questioning whether the refusal of high-profile radicals like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders to endorse her played a decisive role in her loss. As Decision Desk HQ explores this potential lack of superstar support, it becomes increasingly obvious that even the most prominent architects of the progressive movement couldn't manufacture a victory for Hong once voters began rejecting the socialist agenda. This failure highlights the growing disconnect between the radical activists who demand total ideological purity and the actual electorate that is…Open
The common 2026 midterms narrative is that Democrats will take the House while Republicans hold the Senate. Geoffrey Skelley explains why Decision Desk HQ’s forecast suggests the races may be more connected than that, with one party potentially gaining full control. #democrats #dems #republicans #gop #congress #midterms #2026election #2026 #midterms2026 #house #senate #decisiondeskhq #ddhq #electionforecast #datanerds
Wisconsin Democrats are facing a messy governor primary as candidates drop out, jump back in and scramble for support. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley and The Hill's Bill Sammon break down why the fractured field could make it harder for Democrats to stop a plurality win by Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5985252-arizona-primary-battleground-states-2026-midterms-live-discussion/ #wisconsin #wisconsingovernor #wigovernor #wi #francescahong #hong #democrats #dems #wisconsindemocrats #midterms #primary #datanerds #democraticprimary
After Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, where do Democrats have the best chances to flip Senate seats? The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley rank North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, and Texas as the party looks to steady itself to retake the upper chamber from Republicans. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5960670-maine-senate-race-shakeup-platner-exit-live-discussion/ #grahamplatner #platner #senate #democrats #dems #midterms #elections2026 #maine #northcarolina #texas #iowa #ohio #alaska #republicans #gop #datanerds
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary appears to be shifting into a head-to-head race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley breaks down El-Sayed’s progressive support and his projected lead over Stevens. #abdulelsayed #elsayed #democrats #dems #senate #michigan #michigansenate #midterms #primaries #haleystevens #stevens #datanerds #polls #polling
Michael Bennet’s loss in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary marks a rare defeat for a sitting U.S. senator seeking a governor’s mansion. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley break down how DC ties may have hurt Bennet, and what the race says about a broader trend of senators looking back home. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5951134-polling-senate-map-progressives-live-discussion/ #michaelbennet #bennet #colorado #coloradogovernor #governorsrace #governor #democrats #primary #datanerds #senate #senator #dc #capitolhill #washingtondc
The Hill presents one hour of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 Colorado primary Tuesday June 30th, 2026 from 9:00PM ET to 10PM ET. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The Hill’s Cory Smith, joined by The Hill's Rising cohost Lindsey Granger, The Hill campaign and congressional reporters, Decision Desk HQ, Nexstar DC Bureau, plus political analysts. The live, primary coverage delivers fast, accurate results and sharp analysis as races are called in real time by election data experts from Decision Desk HQ and The Hill's Midterm team. Watch the live election coverage above. #midterms #colorado #election
Are socialist factions taking over Democratic primaries and threatening the party establishment? The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Scott Tranter break down polling showing Chuck Schumer's popularity and what it could mean for the party’s future leadership. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5940157-donald-trump-approval-rating-democratic-socialists-primary-wins-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #democrats #democraticsocialist #democraticsocialism #dems #chuckschumer #schumer #democraticparty #socialism #polling #datanerds #decisiondeskhq #ddhq
The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley rank Democrats' best Senate pickup opportunities and debate which states belong at the top of the list. They also explore why candidate strength and state-specific dynamics may matter as much as the numbers on paper. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5919843-live-discussion-maine-platner-collins-senate-map/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #democrats #dems #senate #midterms #senator #talarico #platner #cooper #maine #northcarolina #texas #elections2026
