Dave Wasserman's Comprehensive Review and House Election Forecast from Texas
Every week, the insightful and engaging podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." brings together co-hosts Margie Omero, a Democrat, and Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican, to discuss a wide range of topics including House races, news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture.
This week, the show welcomed Dave Wasserman, a renowned analyst from the Cook Political Report, as a guest. Known for his expertise in U.S. House race predictions, Wasserman is a go-to source for in-depth analysis and forecasts, particularly when it comes to competitive districts and the impact of redistricting, especially in pivotal states like Texas.
During his appearance, Wasserman delved into the proposed Texas congressional maps and their potential implications for the upcoming elections. He discussed how these maps could enhance GOP gains by targeting vulnerable Democrats or redistricting incumbents into the same districts[1]. He also touched upon national trends like how demographic shifts among Hispanic voters affect party prospects[1], and political strategies around redistricting reforms, noting the challenges Democrats face when states like Texas attempt aggressive partisan maps[2].
Wasserman's House race ratings, such as the 2026 projections, offer a nuanced picture of election battlegrounds, categorizing races by competitiveness, indicating which districts are toss-ups, likely Democratic, or solid Republican[5]. His insights are frequently cited in major news programs and publications, underscoring his authoritative role in election coverage.
The podcast also analyses polls from universities such as the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Western New England University, and the University of New Hampshire, and occasionally features interviews with pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders.
You can follow Dave Wasserman on Twitter at @redistrict to stay updated on his latest analyses and predictions. For more engaging discussions on House races and other topics, tune in to the "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." podcast each week.
[1] Wasserman, D. (2022). The Impact of Redistricting on Texas House Races. [Article]. [2] Wasserman, D. (2021). Challenges Faced by Democrats in Redistricting Reforms. [Article]. [5] Wasserman, D. (2022). 2026 House Race Projections. [Article].
- The "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." podcast regularly invites guests like Dave Wasserman, an expert analyst from the Cook Political Report, to discuss House races, politics, policy-and-legislation, general news, and more.
- Dave Wasserman, known for his U.S. House race predictions and insights, was on the podcast this week, discussing the proposed Texas congressional maps and their implications for the upcoming elections.
- During the podcast, Wasserman spoke about how the proposed Texas maps could help the GOP by targeting vulnerable Democrats or redistricting incumbents into the same districts.
- Wasserman's analyses often extend to national trends, such as the impact of demographic shifts among Hispanic voters on party prospects.
- The podcast also examines polls from universities and occasionally features interviews with pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders.
- Dave Wasserman's predictions and analyses on House races and redistricting are often cited in major media outlets, highlighting his authoritative role in the election coverage.
