Suburban Revolt Should Terrify Republicans

Suburban revolt should terrify Republicans

“Tonight we sent a message,” Abigail Spanberger said in her victory address after winning the Virginia governor’s race, as last night’s suburban shockwave gave the Republican Party cause for concern ahead of 2026 and 2028. Democratic victories in the off-cycle elections in Virginia and New Jersey are hardly surprising. Both states lean Democratic, and their off-year elections trend against the party occupying the White House. However, the margin…

Steve Kornacki: The cities, counties and trends to track on election night

The Donald Trump era has changed American politics for a decade. On Tuesday night, two contentious races for governor will define what the next steps for Republicans and Democrats might look like — not only who will lead Virginia and New Jersey for four years, but how the two parties are appealing to different types of voters and building coalitions for future elections. Republicans have gained ground in those two blue-leaning states since Trump…

NBC's Steve Kornacki Interview Previewing the 2025 Election

Screenshot It’s going to be a very different election night for NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki. For the first time since 2014, the NBC News chief data analyst won’t be appearing on MSNBC’s election night coverage. No bouncing back-and-forth between NBC and MSNBC this year for Kornacki — although the notoriously energetic election guru is sure to be bouncing around just the same. (He’s previously said that he’s fueled by Nutter Butter…