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2026 Predictions: Trump’s Impact on Senate and Governorships

12/31/2025

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Jonathan Martin, POLITICO’s senior political columnist, presents predictions for 2026 in a playful multiple-choice format.
The piece covers potential Senate races, Supreme Court appointments, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence on Republican primaries.
Key questions include which Washington landmark Trump will name after himself and which Republican will resign before Congress ends.
Martin speculates on Trump’s redistricting impact and Democrats flipping governorships in Florida and Ohio, with future trends.

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Story summary

Jonathan Martin, POLITICO’s senior political columnist, presents predictions for 2026 in a playful multiple-choice format.
The piece covers potential Senate races, Supreme Court appointments, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence on Republican primaries.
Key questions include which Washington landmark Trump will name after himself and which Republican will resign before Congress ends.
Martin speculates on Trump’s redistricting impact and Democrats flipping governorships in Florida and Ohio, with future trends.