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University of Virginia Center for Politics
Coverage of University of Virginia Center for Politics in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina’s Senate race no longer a toss-up, top forecasters say, with Cooper in the lead
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is no longer considered a toss-up, with former Gov. Roy Cooper leading over Republican Michael Whatley. Election forecasters Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Cook Political Report have shifted the race to favor Cooper, citing Whatley’s low name recognition and Trump’s unpopularity as headwinds for GOP candidates.
- Examining redistricting's net effect on 2026 midterms
The redistricting battle between Republicans and Democrats will shape the November midterms. Kyle Kondik discusses the issue as a CBS News contributor. The discussion is related to the impact on the 2026 midterms.