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Rep. Julia Letlow announced she is running for the Louisiana Senate seat, mounting a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy after receiving Donald Trump’s endorsement; Louisiana’s new primary system could send the race to a June runoff if no candidate wins a majority, with Cassidy facing multiple rivals.
Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow launched a bid for the U.S. Senate after President Trump publicly endorsed her, delivering a strategic blow to Sen. Bill Cassidy and signaling a MAGA-influenced primary in a state that went for Trump in 2024.
ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan resigns to pursue a Republican bid in Ohio’s 9th congressional district, entering a crowded primary to try to unseat Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur amid redistricting that could favor Republicans; she frames herself as a Trump conservative and highlights her ICE tenure in campaign materials.
Emerson College/Nexstar’s January 2026 Texas poll shows Democrat primary front-runner James Talarico at 47% to Jasmine Crockett’s 38% (15% undecided), with Talarico gaining among Hispanic and White voters while Crockett leads Black Democrats. In the GOP, Ken Paxton is at 27% and John Cornyn at 26%, with Wesley Hunt at 16% and 29% undecided, signaling a Paxton–Cornyn runoff. General-election tests find Cornyn leading Talarico 47%–44% (9% undecided); Paxton ties Talarico 46–46; Hunt leads Talarico 47–44; Crockett trails Cornyn 48–43 and Paxton 46–46, while Hunt also leads Crockett 48–43. In the governor race, Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa 50%–42%. Trump’s approval stands at 48% with 46% disapproval; Abbott’s approval is 47% as well. Economy is voters’ top issue at 28%, followed by threats to democracy (17%), immigration (14%), healthcare (9%), and housing (8%). The survey was conducted Jan 10–12, 2026 with 1,165 voters (MOE ±2.8 overall; Dem primary ±4.8; GOP ±4.1).
The Colorado Republican primary for governor has experienced significant changes as State Sen. Mark Baisley switches his focus to a U.S. Senate run, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez leaves the GOP to run as an unaffiliated candidate, amidst a crowded field for the state's gubernatorial race.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie used a personal attack by Donald Trump, who called him a 'lowlife,' to rally campaign donations for his 2026 re-election bid, amid broader Republican challenges and declining Trump approval ratings.
Rep. Elise Stefanik has suspended her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress, citing family reasons and a strategic decision amid a challenging Republican primary against Bruce Blakeman. She has been a prominent Trump ally and a rising star in the House, but recent internal conflicts and political shifts influenced her decision to step back from the race.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last House Republicans to vote for Trump's impeachment, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing gratitude for his service and looking forward to new ways to serve. His decision comes as the district remains solidly Republican, with a primary race involving Trump-backed candidates and others criticizing his impeachment vote.
Elise Stefanik is expected to announce her bid for New York governor, positioning herself as a Republican candidate with strong support from party leaders and the Conservative Party, while facing Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and primary challenges from other Democrats and Republicans amid a shifting political landscape in New York.
John Sununu, a former U.S. Senator from New Hampshire, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Jeanne Shaheen in the upcoming 2024 Senate race, aiming to regain a seat for the GOP and potentially influence the balance of power in the Senate.
John Sununu has officially announced his candidacy for the US Senate in New Hampshire, aiming to focus on economic issues and competitiveness, setting up a high-profile Republican primary against Scott Brown, with potential national attention and Trump endorsement implications.
A new poll shows incumbent Senator John Cornyn leading in the Texas GOP Senate primary despite Wesley Hunt's entry, which has affected support for other candidates, and highlights the competitive nature of the race ahead of the primary election.
Matt Van Epps, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District and will face Democrat Aftyn Behn in the December special election, with Van Epps emphasizing security and infrastructure in his platform.
Matt Van Epps, a Trump-endorsed Republican, won the primary for Tennessee's Seventh Congressional District, which is likely to favor him in the upcoming December special election, while Democrat Aftyn Behn secured her party's nomination. The district, previously held by Mark Green, is heavily Republican, and the race attracted a diverse field of candidates amid low voter turnout. The election marks Tennessee's first special congressional race in nearly four decades.
Rep. Wesley Hunt announced his run for the U.S. Senate in Texas, challenging established candidates in a contentious Republican primary, with support from Trump allies and a focus on appealing to MAGA voters, amidst a backdrop of expensive campaigns and political rivalry.