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Jessica Taylor
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Senate and Governors Editor, The Cook Political Report
Washington
Beats
Labor , The Left, Extremism , Sports, American Politics , Soccer, The Far Right, Unions, German Politics , Grassroots Organizing
The only beat I don't have experience in is sports.
Content
By Jessica Taylor Verified| The Cook Political Report Verified If everything is bigger in Texas, then Republicans are in for a doozy of a Senate primary. Attorney General Ken Paxton made his long-expected challenge to Sen. John Cornyn official on Tuesday evening, teeing up an intraparty clash the party fears will sap resources from other competitive races in 2026 and could give Democrats a shot at flipping the seat in a favorable midterm environment. “Sacrificing Texas is not an option,” said one national GOP strategist.
By Jessica Taylor Verified| The Cook Political Report Verified With an increasing number of voters shunning party labels, can an independent candidate win the Michigan race for governor — or just prove to be a spoiler and hand the race to Republicans? Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is trying to prove there’s a viable path, with the longtime Democrat irking many within his former party when he announced a third party bid late last year. The likely three-way race to succeed term-limited popular Democratic Gov.
By Jessica Taylor Verified| The Cook Political Report Verified If everything is bigger in Texas, then Republicans are in for a doozy of a Senate primary. Attorney General Ken Paxton made his long-expected challenge to Sen. John Cornyn official on Tuesday evening, teeing up an intraparty clash the party fears will sap resources from other competitive races in 2026 and could give Democrats a shot at flipping the seat in a favorable midterm environment. “Sacrificing Texas is not an option,” said one national GOP strategist.
Company Info
The Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter is an independent, non-partisan organization that specializes in political analysis of U.S. elections. Founded in 1984 and led by Amy Walter since August 2021, the organization is known for its data-driven insights into federal and state races, including the U.S. House, Senate, gubernatorial contests, and presidential elections. The Cook Political Report offers detailed race ratings and reports, providing assessments of individual races along with narrative analyses and competitiveness ratings. Subscribers receive exclusive access to race-specific pages featuring real-time updates and expert commentary. The team, including Senior Editor David Wasserman, develops interactive data visualizations and election forecasting models. The organization is frequently cited in national media and is respected for its objectivity and rigor in political analysis.
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Founded: 1984