Mary Ellen McIntire

Washington, D.C.

Politics Reporter at Roll Call

Politics Writer at CQ News

Politics Writer @cqnow @rollcall. NH native & GW alumna. Probably just yelling about the Patriots. [email protected]

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18 months out, these are the 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

5 days ago | gazettextra.com | Daniela Altimari |Mary Ellen McIntire

WASHINGTON - In the world of finance, the adage "past performance is not indicative of future results" serves as a warning for investors. But in politics, past performance can provide a handy measure to assess the vulnerability of members of Congress, especially early in an election cycle.
18 months out, these are the 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

6 days ago | thederrick.com | Daniela Altimari |Mary Ellen McIntire

WASHINGTON — In the world of finance, the adage “past performance is not indicative of future results” serves as a warning for investors. But in politics, past performance can provide a handy measure to assess the vulnerability of members of Congress, especially early in an election cycle.
18 months out, these are the 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

6 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Daniela Altimari |Mary Ellen McIntire

A view of the U.S. Capitol Building on March 11, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS) Anna Moneymaker TNS WASHINGTON - In the world of finance, the adage "past performance is not indicative of future results" serves as a warning for investors. But in politics, past performance can provide a handy measure to assess the vulnerability of members of Congress, especially early in an election cycle.
Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my

6 days ago | rollcall.com | Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari |Niels Lesniewski

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. The push-pull between conservatives and more moderate-minded Republicans over how to address Medicaid spending in the GOP budget reconciliation bill was on full display this week, as lawmakers seek to move forward on a comprehensive package.
Still vulnerable, even while batting .400

6 days ago | rollcall.com | Jason Dick |Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., seen here at the 2022 Congressional Baseball Game, is a prodigious fundraiser and dodged a strong opponent when Gov. Brian Kemp said he would not run for Senate against him, but he still tops Roll Call's Most Vulnerable senator list. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

1 week ago | rollcall.com | Daniela Altimari |Mary Ellen McIntire

In the world of finance, the adage “past performance is not indicative of future results” serves as a warning for investors. But in politics, past performance can provide a handy measure to assess the vulnerability of members of Congress, especially early in an election cycle. And 18 months from the 2026 midterms, the first half of our list of the 10 most vulnerable House incumbents is dominated by battleground district members who each won their seats last fall by a percentage point or less.
A year and half out, these are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 cycle

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari

WASHINGTON - Our initial list of the Senate's most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual after three Democratic incumbents from competitive states announced that they wouldn't seek reelection next year. A year and a half out from Election Day, just three senators are running for another term in states rated as "Battlegrounds" by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.
A year and half out, these are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 cycle

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari

WASHINGTON — Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual after three Democratic incumbents from competitive states announced that they wouldn’t seek reelection next year. A year and a half out from Election Day, just three senators are running for another term in states rated as “Battlegrounds” by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.
A year and half out, these are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 cycle

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari

Thom Tillis, R-N.C., left, and Bill Cassidy, R-La., attend a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Russell building on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. They are among the most vulnerable senators up for reelection next year, either in a primary or general election.
A year and half out, these are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 cycle

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Mary Ellen McIntire |Daniela Altimari

WASHINGTON — Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual after three Democratic incumbents from competitive states announced that they wouldn’t seek reelection next year. A year and a half out from Election Day, just three senators are running for another term in states rated as “Battlegrounds” by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.