The Inside Elections Podcast

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report and Kirk A. Bado of National Journal for the last show before Election Day 2026. The gang walks through the biggest surprises, sleeper races and strangest stories of the election season thus far, and tallies their final party breakdown predictions in Congress.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @ercovey @kirk_bado @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by Votebeat’s Nathaniel Rakich to talk everything election administration — from the latest on mail-in ballots to potential disruptions at polling places, to possible pain points in the ballot counting process.Twitter profiles:@nathanlgonzales@jacobrubashkin@baseballot@InsideElectionsThe Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:New voting requirements? Troops at the polls? We asked 37 election experts what could disrupt the 2026 elections. [Votebeat]https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/04/17/2026-election-expert-survey-troops-polling-places-seize-ballots-voting-fraud/2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by Teddy Schleifer of The New York Times to talk campaign finance, including the Trump-aligned super PAC money being poured into several key battleground races and the rise of dark money in politics.Twitter profiles:@nathanlgonzales@jacobrubashkin@teddyschleifer@InsideElectionsThe Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:At Midterm Convention, Republicans Bet on Defying History [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/at-midterm-convention-republicans-bet-on-defying-history/ Choosing Texas: House Candidates at the Midterm Convention [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/choosing-texas-house-candidates-at-the-midterm-convention/Finale or Opening Act? GOP Midterm Convention Ends on Uncertain Note [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/finale-or-opening-act-gop-midterm-convention-ends-on-uncertain-note/Trump, Republicans Focus on Democrats on Day One of Dallas Convention [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/rnc-convention-day-one-trump-republicans-focus-on-democrats/Trump’s PAC Unloads War Chest, With $49 Million Headed to Key Midterm Races [New York Times]https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/us/politics/trump-midterms-maga-inc-spending.html Millions of Dollars in Secret Spending Could Upend the 2026 Midterms [New York Times]https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/politics/the-least-transparent-midterm-how-dark-money-is-washing-over-the-2026-election.html 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali of Inside Elections are joined by NPR’s Senior Political Correspondent Tamara Keith to talk through President Donald Trump’s impact on the November elections, the upcoming RNC midterm convention, Tamara’s reporting from Pennsylvania’s 10th District and what it’s like to cover elections via radio. The team is also joined by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida to get a preview of the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @tamarakeithNPR @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Affordability is the centerpiece of Democrats' message in Pennsylvania swing district [NPR]https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/nx-s1-5938774/affordability-is-the-centerpiece-of-democrats-message-in-pennsylvania-swing-district Congressional Women’s Softball Game Tickets https://www.congwomensoftball.org/2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

The full Inside Elections team breaks down the latest in the midterm elections and key races. Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali are joined by Capitol Hill Correspondent for Puck News Marianna Sotomayor to talk through Florida’s primary results after a Democratic upset for the Senate seat and the nomination of a Republican-turned-Democrat in the governor’s race. Marianna also reveals how Republicans on the Hill are feeling about the upcoming midterms and beyond.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MariannaReports @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Florida Primary Results: Better Late Than Never [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/2026-florida-primary-results/ Supreme Court lifts 1 of 2 blocks on Trump’s mail-voting executive order [Votebeat]https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/08/24/supreme-court-lifts-stay-trump-executive-order-on-elections-mail-ballot-restrictions/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Inshara Ali are joined by Elections Decision Analyst at The Associated Press Matt Klein to hand out superlatives for notable candidates of the 2026 midterm cycle and analyze primary results as the parties approach November’s general elections.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MattKleinOnline @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Untangling the Democratic Dark Money Web Funding Independent Candidates [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/untangling-the-democratic-dark-money-web-funding-independent-candidates/ Independents’ Day: Third-Party and Independent Candidates to Watch [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/independents-day-third-party-and-independent-candidates-to-watch/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

The full Inside Elections team breaks down the latest in the midterm elections and key races. Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Inshara Ali are joined by Contributing Data Editor Bradley Wascher to analyze the impact of redistricting on the fight for the House using Inside Elections’ Baseline metric. And summer interns Nicholas Demba and Ashleigh Jones talk about their project (including election night reporting and the swing counties that will decide the Senate majority) and reflect on what they’ve learned from their time with Inside Elections.Twitter profiles:@nathanlgonzales@jacobrubashkin@bradwascher@InsideElectionsThe Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Maine Senate: Troy’s Odyssey [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/maine-senate-troys-odyssey/2026 Redistricting Review: Why There Are Fewer Competitive Seats [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/2026-redistricting-review-why-there-are-fewer-competitive-seats/Inside Primary Night as Georgia Goes Into Overtime [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/inside-primary-night-as-georgia-goes-into-overtime/ The 19 Swing Counties to Watch in 2026 Senate Majority Fight [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/the-19-swing-counties-to-watch-in-2026-senate-majority-fight/2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Inshara Ali are joined by Daniela Altimari of Roll Call to talk about the latest House incumbent who could lose in a primary and analyze whether the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America are the Democrats’ own Tea Party. The team also covers the latest news in the South Carolina, Maine and Michigan Senate races and explain why Republicans are boosting a Democratic candidate in Alaska.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @capitolwatch @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:South Carolina Senate: Graham’s Death Adds Uncertainty to Competitive Race [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/south-carolina-senate-grahams-death-adds-uncertainty-to-competitive-race/ Florida 14: Calling All Castors [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/florida-14-calling-all-castors/ Democratic candidates sustain fundraising pace as GOP strains to keep up [Roll Call]https://rollcall.com/2026/07/16/democratic-candidates-sustain-fundraising-pace-as-gop-strains-to-keep-up/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/ 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/ 2026 Governor Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/ Inside Elections Merchhttps://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Manu Raju of CNN take an inside look at the pressure GOP leadership is facing with narrow majorities and looming elections. Manu also reveals what Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expect to happen in November, and how he got to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The episode also introduces Inshara Ali - the newest member of the Inside Elections team - and riveting discussion about potato chips, the World Cup, Questlove and Weird Al.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @mkraju @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:2026 Gubernatorial Overview: Republican Rebound? [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-gubernatorial-overview-june-25-2026-republican-rebound Maryland, New York, Utah, South Carolina Primary Results [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/maryland-new-york-utah-and-south-carolina-primary-results 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-11-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-25-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections]https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-june-25-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery]https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Pamela Wood of The Banner break down the Democratic primary to replace long-time Rep. Steny Hoyer, the bitter Democratic race between the current and former members from the 6th District and look ahead to the potential redistricting that could eliminate the state's lone Republican.Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @pwoodreporter @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:Primary Results for Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/primary-results-in-alabama-georgia-and-oklahoma 2026 House Overview: Preparing for the Final Sprint [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-house-overview-preparing-for-the-final-sprint Terminated by Trump, Maryland federal workers are running for new jobs [The Banner]https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/maryland-fired-federal-workers-donald-trump-candidates-P2CA3AFE6JH67GQQPUZJE3XXAU/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-11-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-june-3-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery]https://inside-elections.dashery.com/