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Democrats Compete for Red State Governorships20261012181429

Democrats Compete for Red State Governorships

Will BeacomOctober 12, 2026FOCUS, Governorships, Leonine FOCUS0 comments

With 36 governorships on the ballot in the November election, half of which are open seats, and a favorable political environment, Democrats are compe...

State Campaigns Turn to General Election20260914170629

State Campaigns Turn to General Election

Will BeacomSeptember 14, 2026FOCUS, General Election, Leonine FOCUS, State Campaigns0 comments

Delaware will be the last state to hold its primary elections on September 15, which will officially kick off general election season. It’s a busy ele...

States Quietly Gear Up for 2027 Legislative Sessions20260622174017

States Quietly Gear Up for 2027 Legislative Sessions

Juliana WalshJune 22, 20262027 Legislative Sessions, FOCUS, Leonine FOCUS0 comments

State legislatures across the country are already laying groundwork for the 2027 legislative session, even though many 2026 sessions are still wrappin...

Redistricting Reset: Reshaping the 2026 Map20260518144659

Redistricting Reset: Reshaping the 2026 Map

Maggie CraggsMay 18, 2026FOCUS, Leonine FOCUS, Redistricting0 comments

State legislature special sessions on congressional redistricting are becoming a major policy issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In recent mon...