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Jessica Taylor

@jessicataylor.bsky.social
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@cookpolitical.bsky.social Senate and Governors Editor. Almanac of American Politics Senior Author. Diehard Tennessee Vol. Furman alum. Mom to Smokey the Shih Tzu

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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 12/08/2026
In today’s polarized electorate, asking Senate candidates to outrun their party’s presidential performance by double digits isn’t easy, even with the strong recruits Democrats have landed. But it isn’t unprecedented. Read this from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
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Democrats’ Playbook To Win Back the Senate Isn’t 2018 — It’s 2006.
Senate Democrats’ path to the majority runs through decidedly Republican territory. They need to win in at least two states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits — and potentially more ...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 11/08/2026
🎯 Tonight at 8:30pm ET: @jessicataylor.bsky.social and Carrie Dann go live as results come in from Wisconsin, Minnesota and more. Tune in to hear their analysis. 👉Watch on Substack: open.substack.com/live-stream/... 👉Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thecookpoli...
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LIVE SOON: CPR Election Night Live: August 11 Primaries
Starting Aug 11 at 8:30 PM EDT
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The Weekend on MS NOW @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
“This is a real test if whether a more progressive candidate can win in a place like Michigan.” @jessicataylor.bsky.social on what Abdul El-Sayed's win means for Democrats in their midterm battle against Trump’s GOP.
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 07/07/2026
If Graham Platner stands aside, as some of his key past defenders have now urged him to do, there are multiple credible candidates in Maine waiting in the wings. Read @jessicataylor.bsky.social on what could happen next:
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Graham Platner Could Drop His Senate Bid. Here's What Could Happen Next.
National Democrats are giving Graham Platner an ultimatum: They will not invest in the Maine Senate race if he remains in the contest amid allegations he raped a woman five years ago.Were Platner to s...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 21/05/2026
With former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan dropping his independent bid for Michigan governor, this race moves from Toss Up to Lean Democrat. Read the latest from @jessicataylor.bsky.social:
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With Duggan’s Exit, Michigan Governor Moves to Lean Democrat
A major shockwave hit Michigan on Thursday as former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan dropped his independent bid for governor.His exit allays Democrats’ concerns that Duggan, himself a former Democrat who l...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 19/05/2026
Here's @jessicataylor.bsky.social with a Georgia Republican Senate primary preview as three candidates fight for two runoff spots next month:
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Carter and Dooley Fight For Runoff Slot Versus Collins in Georgia Senate Primary
The May 19 Georgia Republican Senate primary will likely head to overtime, as three candidates fight for two runoff spots next month.Rep. Mike Collins has consistently led public polls and is expected...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 13/05/2026
Here's @jessicataylor.bsky.social and @erincovey.bsky.social with our Nebraska primary recap. Democrats get their pick for a Senate showdown and the House primary in Nebraska’s 2nd District remains too close to call. Read more:
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Nebraska Primary Recap: Democrats Get Their Pick for a Senate Showdown; NE-02 Too Close to Call
Last night’s contests in Nebraska saw a win in the Senate primary for Democrats, whose preferred candidate sailed to victory but intends to drop out to boost independent Dan Osborn in an uphill battle...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 13/05/2026
Primary runoffs are on the table for both parties in Georgia’s gubernatorial race, where spending has exceeded $100 million. Read this preview from @jessicataylor.bsky.social and Matthew Klein:
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Unsettled Primaries Dominate Both Sides in High-Stakes Race for Georgia Governor
Gubernatorial contests in Georgia have always come with high stakes, but President Donald Trump’s continued quest for control of the state’s democratic institutions has given its 2026 race a new level...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 05/05/2025
NEW podcast! A big week for race ratings changes and a look at what Trump's first 100 days could mean for down ballot races with @jessicataylor.bsky.social, @erincovey.bsky.social & Amy Walter. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 19/02/2025
A number of ambitious politicians eyeing a potential 2028 presidential bid have a crucial decision to make in the next few months: Should they run for Senate or governor seats in 2026? Read @jessicataylor.bsky.social's latest: bit.ly/4b3c6Sh
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 11/02/2025
Our 2026 Senate Race Ratings are now available. Dems need to net 4 seats to win back the majority, and at the outset of the cycle, that task looks herculean. Read @jessicataylor.bsky.social's analysis: bit.ly/40QlvrD
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The Cook Political Report @cookpolitical.com · 23/01/2025
With 36 governorships up for grabs in 2026 — including at least 14 open races — the next two years promise plenty of action. Our initial 2026 Governors ratings are now available. Read @jessicataylor.bsky.social and Matthew Klein's analysis: bit.ly/3WyKE8W
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Jessica Taylor @jessicataylor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Senate Democrats may have lost the majority this cycle, but they did something that the party had never done in the age of Trump: win multiple Senate races in states the former and soon-to-be president carried What was behind the return of split ticket voting www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen...
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What Was Behind the Return of Senate Split-Ticket Voting
Senate Democrats may have lost their majority this cycle, but they did something that the party had never done in the age of Trump: win multiple Senate races in states the former and soon-to-be presid...
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