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Aaron Kleinman

Aaron Kleinman is Heartland Media’s Senior Political Analyst, a role where he leverages his deep experience with state politics to inform the public about what’s going on across the country. Prior to his time at Heartland he served as the Director of Research for The States Project, an organization dedicated to achieving America’s Promise by educating people about the states. He’s a Connecticut native and won the state’s 1996 Geography Bee. Read Aaron’s work.

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Donate or volunteer? How to help a campaign before Election Day

As the midterm elections approach people are wondering how to get involved. As our Aaron Kleinman points out in his Radio Free America newsletter, candidates need your money far more than they need you to cold call strangers.

Side-by-side photos of Rep. Derrick Van Orden raising his fist on the left and Rebecca Cooke smiling while walking outdoors on the right.
Van Orden v. Cooke: What’s at stake in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District

From health care cuts to trade policies impacting farmers, voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District face a stark choice. Rep. Derrick Van Orden supported $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and tariff policies driving up costs, while challenger Rebecca Cooke is proposing a data center moratorium and minimum wage increases.

On the left is a photo of Michigan state Sen. Sean McCann, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's 4th Congressional district. He is wearing a red shirt and standing in front of trees on a sunny day. On the right is U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, the Republican incumbent for the seat. He is speaking into a microphone with a black background.
Huizenga v. McCann: What’s at stake in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District

Republican Bill Huizenga and Democrat Sean McCann face off in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, clashing over health care, tariffs, energy costs and government ethics.

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Perry vs. Stelson: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District

Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson face off in Pennsylvania’s 10th District, a race highlighting sharp contrasts on health care, tariffs, data centers, and ethics.

Radio Free America: Why polls probably aren’t overstating Democrats this time

Democrats are scared the polls are wrong again. But special elections, party ID and economic sentiment all look worse for Republicans than the polls do.

Side-by-side photos of Rep. Ryan Mackenzie speaking at a podium on the left and Bob Brooks smiling in a white shirt on the right.
Mackenzie vs. Brooks: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District are weighing two vastly different visions on healthcare and rising costs. Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie backed federal Medicaid cuts, while Democratic challenger Bob Brooks, a local firefighter, is centering his campaign on expanded coverage and corporate accountability.

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Bresnahan vs. Cognetti: What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District are facing higher health care and living costs. Rep. Rob Bresnahan voted for legislation that slashed Medicaid and supported tariffs that raised prices on everyday goods. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti says it’s time to stop politicians from enriching themselves at the public's expense.

Side-by-side composite photo shows Christina Bohannan smiling on the left and Mariannette Miller-Meeks gesturing while speaking on the right.
Miller-Meeks vs. Bohannan: Where Iowa’s 1st District candidates stand

Here is where incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan stand on the key issues facing eastern Iowa, including health care, foreign policy and clean water.

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Radio Free America: Every political ad sucks

Sorry that political ads are so terrible. If you want them to be better get your message out year round.

Side-by-side composite photo shows Sarah Trone Garriott smiling on the left and Zach Nunn gesturing while speaking on the right.
Nunn vs. Trone Garriott: Where Iowa’s 3rd District candidates stand

Rep. Zach Nunn voted for Medicaid cuts that shuttered health clinics and backed tariffs that raised costs for Iowans. State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is challenging the Iowa Republican, campaigning on lowering health care expenses and ending tariffs.