Nathaniel Rakich is a senior editor at FiveThirtyEight, specializing in politics and baseball. With a background in sabermetrics and social science, Nathaniel brings a unique perspective to his writing, analyzing political races and trends using data-driven analysis. His work has been featured in FiveThirtyEight as well as ABC Network News.
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She'll have to overcome his polling lead in virtually every state. They don't call it "Super Tuesday" for nothing.
By: Nathaniel Rakich
Why Joe Biden's State of the Union address might not matter.
By: Nathaniel Rakich
Imagine giving a speech in front of an audience of tens of millions of people. Then imagine that your political future depends on it.
By: Kaleigh Rogers, Nathaniel Rakich
538's preview of the Ohio, Illinois and California primaries on March 19, 2024.
By: Nathaniel Rakich, Geoffrey Skelley, Galen Druke, Jala Everett
The pros and cons of a possible de facto TikTok ban.
More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early. Members of the House of Representatives seem to hate their jobs so much, some can't even see them through to the end of the year.
By: Geoffrey Skelley, G. Elliott Morris, Nathaniel Rakich, Cooper Burton
Who will Donald Trump pick to be his vice president?
Running mates have historically been announced in July or August.
In the Indiana primaries, it's the establishment GOP versus the tea party in multiple House seats.
By: Nathaniel Rakich, Geoffrey Skelley
Indiana's primary for governor is the most interesting statewide contest on Tuesday
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