# Episode 52: 2026 Senate Map & New Race Ratings

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Podcast: [The Inside Elections Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inside-elections-podcast-6436787)
Published: 2025-07-24T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://insideelections.com
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## Resource

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin focus on the 2026 Senate map including a deep dive into four most important states at the core of the battleground (Georgia, Maine, Michigan and North Carolina) as well as other important states to watch including Iowa, Texas, Alaska, New Hampshire and Minnesota. Jacob reveals more book recommendations while Nathan is the undisputed King of Roller Coasters at Inside Elections after his visit to Cedar Point. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @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 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-july-24-2025 2026 Senate Overview: Will There be More Beyond the Core Four? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-will-there-be-more-beyond-the-core-four Individual Senate Race Updates by State: Alabama to Kansas [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2025-alabama-kansas Individual Senate Race Updates by State: Kentucky to New Mexico [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2025-kentucky-new-mexico Individual Senate Race Updates by State: North Carolina to Wyoming [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2026-north-carolina-wyomin…

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