Currently, 267 members of Congress are facing challengers. This represents an uptick from the number of challengers by this point in 2013 or even 2009.
Source: Unusually large number of incumbents facing challengers
OpenSecrets Blog:Lobbying spending hits historic lows
Third-quarter lobbying is typically the slowest quarter, but the decline in both spending and registered lobbyists was dramatic even for the slow months.
OpenSecrets Blog:Alabama Special Election – A Shot for Democrats?
The special Senate election in Alabama remains unexpectedly close considering President Trump won the state by 28 percentage points last year.
Source: Alabama Special Election – A Shot for Democrats? – OpenSecrets Blog
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