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
Greg Abbott leads in polling of the Texas governor’s race, but his narrow advantage in Decision Desk HQ’s average suggests a more competitive contest than he has faced before. DDHQ’s Geoffrey Skelley examines what is tightening the race and how another major statewide contest could shape the outcome. #gregabbott #abbott #texas #texassgovernor #republican #tx #txgovernor #gop #txgop #texasrepublican #decisiondeskhq #ddhq #datanerds #ginahinojosa #polling #pollingaverage #governorrace
Darline Graham’s viral stumble on a national security question during a debate is adding uncertainty to South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff. Decision Desk HQ’s Geoffrey Skelley and The Hill’s Bill Sammon examine whether the moment could give Ralph Norman an opening despite Graham’s early lead and President Trump’s endorsement. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/6040929-democratic-socialist-angie-nixon-florida-upset-what-to-know-discussion/ #darlinegraham #southcarolina #republicans #gop #screpublicans #primary #runoff #voters #nationalsecurity #debate #datanerds
Michigan is shaping up as Democrats’ most vulnerable Senate seat to defend, and a Republican flip there could dramatically change the fight for control of the upper chamber. Decision Desk HQ’s Geoffrey Skelley breaks down why losing Michigan would force Democrats to find an even tougher path. #michigan #michigansenate #democrats #dems #ddhq #decisiondeskhq #datanerds #senate #republicans #gop #midterms #elections
On the July 17, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino covers President Trump's renewed call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act as he announces the release of declassified FBI documents alleging vulnerabilities in electronic voting systems and foreign interference in U.S. elections. Tony also highlights reaction to the president's address from Republican strategist and Newsmax host Joe Pinion, examines new election data with Decision Desk HQ Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley, hears from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the proposed EPIC City development, speaks with North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley about the Democratic Party's shift to the left, and previews President Trump and the First Lady's…
Decision Desk HQ’s House forecast gives Democrats about a 61 percent chance of winning the majority, but the race is far from a certainty. The Hill's Bill Sammon and DDHQ's Geoffrey Skelley break down why a tightening generic ballot and redistricting dynamics could make the fight for control of the House more competitive than many expected. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5971626-ddhq-election-forecast-2026-midterms-live-discussion/ #ddhq #decisiondeskhq #democrats #dems #republicans #gop #midterms #election2026 #2026election #datanerds #electionforecast #house
A new Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) forecast predicts Democrats will win the House this fall, while Republicans are set to maintain control of the Senate in a 50-50 split. DDHQ forecasts Democrats clinching a 226-209 advantage in the House and predicts Republicans will narrowly retain power with Vice President Vance as the tiebreaker vote in a 50-50 Senate. Geoffrey Skelley joined Sunrise on The Hill to discuss the overall takeaways for the upcoming midterm elections. #midtermelectionss #house #senate
Election data has been released showing competitive races for Republicans and Democrats across the nation. Decision Desk HQ Chief Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley reports on Wednesday's "National Report."
Even after Graham Platner's collapse, incumbent Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] may be more vulnerable than she looks on paper. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley breaks down why a difficult midterm environment could still create a real opening for Democrats in Maine. #susancollins #collins #maine #republicans #democrats #gop #dems #senate #midterms #elections2026 #datanerds
The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley discuss the upcoming Republican runoff race for governor in South Carolina. They also explain why Trump is considering a co-endorsement as his pick for governor Pamela Evette polls below Alan Wilson. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5930148-ossoff-collins-to-face-off-in-georgia-trump-endorsed-candidate-may-lose-in-south-carolina-join-the-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 #PamelaEvette #AlanWilson #SouthCarolina #GOP #PrimaryElection #2026Midterms #Trump #Republicans
