# Episode 59: 2025 Election Results + Shutdown Politics w/ Leah Askarinam of the Associated Press

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Podcast: [The Inside Elections Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inside-elections-podcast-6436787)
Published: 2025-11-10T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Leah Askarinam of the Associated Press discuss their key takeaways from the recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City and talk about how the recent Senate vote to end the government shutdown could impact the 2026 midterm elections. Nathan also gives an update on the Dallas Dragons, as they make their way through the 5A Oregon High School football playoffs.a Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @leahaskarinam @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: 12 Initial Takeaways from Tuesday’s Elections [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/12-initial-takeaways-from-tuesdays-elections A Detailed Analysis of California’s (Maybe) New Congressional Map [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/a-detailed-analysis-california-redistricting-new-map-texas-gerrymandering 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-november-6-2025 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-october-22-2025 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2025-26-gubernatorial-ratings-august-28-2025 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

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