Primaries and Redistricting Harden the 2026 Map — June 08, 2026

Texas Senate’s Cornyn-Paxton runoff and Pennsylvania’s Shapiro-Garrity governor matchup sharpen the 2026 midterm map, while Cook’s AL-02 rating shift and the broader redistricting fight show how much of the House battlefield is being redrawn before voters arrive. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Pennsylvania Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Shapiro, Garrity Projected Winners — NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/pennsylvania-governor-results 2. Step Back: When people say Republicans have “won” the 2026 redistricting fight, how much of the House map is actually locked in before voters show up — and where can courts, turnout, or candidate quality still scramble that advantage? 3. State of Michigan’s gubernatorial race after Mike Duggan ends independent campaign | City Pulse — City Pulse https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/state-of-michigans-gubernatorial-race-after-mike-duggan-ends-independent-campaign,192769 4. Cook Political Report 2026 House Ratings - 270toWin — 270toWin https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-election/cook-political-report-2026-house-ratings 5. Texas Primary Election Results 2026 : NPR — NPR https://apps.npr.org/primary-election-results-2026/states/TX.html Follow and rate Midterms 2026 Daily on Apple Podcasts. Feedback? Email [email protected]