Yesterday, Donald Trump's net approval rating hit a second term low of -17 in the Silver Bulletin average. Assuming a uniform swing from 2024 presidential margins, here's what that looks like by current Congressional district.
In total, underwater in 295 districts (over 2/3s!).
CAGOV primary splits mainly by density, not income: Hilton wins the low-density precincts at every income level, and the dense urban cores break Democratic; Becerra the urban tier; Steyer the very densest, regardless of income.
Fun fact: Outside of Georgia, the only current Congressional district in the country to shift left in every consecutive presidential election since 2008 is LA-01
In the concurrent Democratic primary, State Senator J.D. Ford prevailed over a crowded field, with Indiana National Guard combat medic Jackson Franklin finishing second and 2024 nominee for the district Deborah Pickett finishing third. (1/4)
In the 2026 Republican primary for Indiana's 5th congressional district, incumbent Representative Victoria Spartz won renomination against challenger Scott A. King, though by a closer margin than an incumbent might expect. (1/5)
Ford moves onto the general to face incumbent GOP Representative Victoria Spartz. He faces steep odds in a district Trump carried by almost 17 points in 2024, but a blue enough year and an underperformance from Spartz could make things interesting. (4/4)
In the 2026 Republican primary for Indiana's 5th congressional district, incumbent Representative Victoria Spartz won renomination against challenger Scott A. King, though by a closer margin than an incumbent might expect. (1/5)
In the concurrent Democratic primary, State Senator J.D. Ford prevailed. Spartz is heavily favored for reelection, as Trump carried IN-05 by almost 17 points in 2024, but a blue enough environment could create a close general election if she continues to underperform. (5/5)