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Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

Senate Republicans are set to elect a new leader to succeed Mitch McConnell, with John Thune and John Cornyn as top contenders. The leadership race involve...

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Fundraising isn’t everything when it comes to campaigns — but…

Former Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., who served nearly three decades and chaired the Senate Banking Committee, has died at the age of 77.

This week, there’s a certain irony to our newsletter being called “At the Races.” And no, it’s not because Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for betting on the Cincinnati Reds, died​ Monday at age 83. Betting on the outcome of the congressional…

Senate Minority Whip John Thune actively campaigns for Senate majority, balancing fundraising and public appearances to secure leadership position.

The leadership of both chambers are operating under very different assumptions about what lawmakers can accomplish in the lame-duck session.

Vice President Kamala Harris faces criticism for proposing to eliminate Senate filibuster to protect abortion rights, sparking debate among senators.

Controversy arises as Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for eliminating the Senate filibuster to pass an abortion rights bill, facing criticism from S...