COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD Political action to reduce nuclear threats Elections Legislation Take Action About Donate Search Political Analysis November 15, 2021 Senators up for election in 2022 By John Isaacs (last updated 11/15/21) On November 15, Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement at the end of his term, the first Democrat to come to that decision. Previously, five Republican Senators had announced their retirement at the end of 2022: Burr (NC), Blunt (MO), Toomey (PA),Shelby (AL) and Portman (OH). […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis November 3, 2021 House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats By John D. Isaacs With the House so evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, both parties are gearing up for the 2022 elections in which control of the House will be at stake. A complication for both parties, however, is that the decentennial federal census that guides the drawing of House district boundaries has been delayed by six months. Thus, […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis October 21, 2020 Competitiveness and fundraising of 2020 U.S. Senate races Want a detailed look at each 2020 Senate race to gauge competitiveness, fundraising and anecdotes all in one place? This chart by Riley Newman does just that. Newman works with our experts at Council for a Livable World to provide up-to-date information and prospects for candidates. View chart “Political Experts” and their most recent projection dates used here are […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis, Senate Fundraising Report March 24, 2020 Important political development: Odds of Senate changing hands increase dramatically By John Isaacs A series of recent developments has increased the chances of Senate control changing hands and Senator Mitch McConnell being ousted as Majority Leader. The authoritative Cook Political Report recently wrote that the odds of Democrats taking control have increased to almost 50-50. It will take a net Democratic gain three or four […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis January 28, 2020 A Look at 2020 House Elections By John Isaacs After a 40-seat Democratic gain in the 2018 House election, Republicans are hoping to regain control of the House while Democrats will be trying to consolidate their gains. Update Feb. 26, 2020 from Hotline’s Wake-Up Call: As Sanders emerges as the frontrunner to clinch the Democratic nomination, his primary opponents have made fears […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis 1 2 3 Next Page » Tweets by Livable World RECENT POSTS Senators up for election in 2022 November 15, 2021 House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats November 3, 2021 Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State and Top Military Officer, Dies October 18, 2021 On the Passing of Philip E. Coyle, Renowned National Security Expert September 7, 2021 CLW condemns HASC vote; says it proves committee is captive of military-industrial complex September 1, 2021 820 1st Street NE, Suite LL-180 Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: 202.543.4100 ELECTIONS Meet The Candidates 2020 Senate Candidates 2020 House Candidates Who We’ve Helped Elect LEGISLATION Key National Security Legislation National Security Legislative Calendar Legislative Achievements TAKE ACTION Issues Join Our Email List Become a Member ABOUT History & Mission Staff Press Newsletter Boards & Experts Jobs & Internships Financials Contact Us Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook © 2021 Council for a Livable World Privacy Policy