Episode 42: House Ratings & Sleeper Races w/ James Downs of National Journal's Hotline

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and James Downs of National Journal’s Hotline analyze the fight for the House majority, the 10 key Toss-up races, and some potential surprise races in places that haven’t been competitive for years. The episode also includes Jacob’s recent purchase of a political plate, James’s journey to find a political button and Nathan discovers a musical that’s been around for more than half a century. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @jamesd0wns @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.Referenced articles:2026 House Ratings (March 7, 2025) [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-march-7-2025 2026 House Overview: The Fight of the Cycle [Inside Elections]https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-house-overview-march-7-2025-the-fight-of-the-cycle Initial 2026 House race ratings show more Republicans in toss-up seats [Roll Call]https://rollcall.com/2025/03/10/house-midterm-elections-race-ratings/