Field Briefing · Updated hourly

Political intelligence, on a tactical clock.

Source-aware public posts on candidates, race dynamics, party positioning, and what the competition is likely to say before they say it. Every briefing is generated from public filings, official sources, and OppIntell’s research database — then routed through the publication quality gate.

20K+Candidates tracked
50+States & territories
2.1M+Sourced citations
2026Cycle coverage
Browse by topic
CACandidate analysisSource-backed candidate analysis for campaigns tracking public records, filings, and research exposure.RPRace previewsRace previews with party breakdowns, office context, candidate counts, and competitive research posture.PIParty intelligenceAll-party campaign intelligence for Republican, Democratic, third-party, independent, and nonpartisan coverage.EGElection guidesState and cycle election guides that connect candidate universes to race, party, and source-readiness context.CFCampaign finance researchCampaign finance analysis focused on public filings, committees, spending context, and source-backed signals.PXPolitical intelligenceGeneral political intelligence analysis from the OppIntell public research database.VRVoting recordsRoll-call and floor-vote analysis for incumbent candidates, source-backed against public legislative records.ENEndorsementsEndorsement signals across 2026 candidates, parties, and races — coalition tracking, union and PAC backing, and source-backed receipts.DNDonor networksDonor and bundler analysis from public FEC and state filings — sectoral influence, top donors, and PAC affiliations.PPPolicy positionsIssue-by-issue stance research across 2026 candidates: healthcare, immigration, economy, climate, and more — with source posture.DDDistrict demographicsDistrict-level demographic and voter-base context that shapes 2026 race competitiveness and opposition research priorities.RMResearch methodologyHow OppIntell sources public records, validates citations, and applies source-readiness to 2026 candidate research.
Latest briefingCandidate Analysis

Angie Windhauser 2026: Competitive Research Context and Source-Backed Profile

Angie Windhauser, Republican candidate for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, has a developing source-backed profile with 2 claims. This OppIntell analysis examines her public-record posture, competitive research context, and the crowded field she faces.

Recent briefings

The newest source-backed analysis to clear the publication quality gate.

Policy Positions

Aaron Weiner Immigration Policy Posture in the 2026 Hudson County Commissioner Race

Explore Aaron Weiner's immigration policy posture in the 2026 Hudson County Commissioner race. This analysis covers candidate background, source-backed profile signals, and competitive research context for New Jersey's crowded field.

Research Methodology

Annie E McDaniel Public Records 2026: Source-Readiness Audit for South Carolina House District 41

Annie E McDaniel, Democrat for SC House District 41, has 2 source-backed claims. This audit examines her public-record posture, research gaps, and competitive context for 2026.

Donor Networks

Anthony Hardy Williams Donors 2026: PACs, Sectors, and Source Gaps in Pennsylvania’s 8th District

OppIntell’s donor-network research on Anthony Hardy Williams for 2026: PACs, sectors, and source gaps. Pennsylvania Democrat with limited public filings.

Endorsements

Anthony Hardy Williams 2026 Endorsements and Coalition Research in the Pennsylvania STS Race

Research on Anthony Hardy Williams endorsements 2026 in Pennsylvania's STS race. One source-backed claim, developing profile, and crowded-field dynamics examined.

Campaign Finance

Ariel Wood Bolles 2026 Campaign Finance: A Developing Vermont State Representative Profile

Ariel Wood Bolles enters the 2026 Vermont State Representative race with a developing public-record profile. OppIntell examines the campaign finance context, research gaps, and what the field looks like.

Party Intelligence

Maine Republican Candidates 2026: What Opponents May Say

In the lead-up to the 2026 elections, Maine’s Republican candidates may face a range of criticisms from their opponents. From policy positions to personal backgrounds, understanding these potential attack vectors is crucial for both campaigns and observers.

Race Preview

Florida 027 2026: Republican vs Democratic State Legislature Candidate Research

Explore the competitive research context for Florida 027's 2026 state legislature race. One Republican and one Democratic candidate are tracked, with source-backed public records.

Election Guide

Massachusetts 2026 Election Guide: Candidates, Parties, and Opposition Research Signals

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Massachusetts election, covering all-party candidate fields, source-backed profiles, and competitive research signals for campaigns.

Political Intelligence

Top 5 Smoke House Races 2026: Candidate Field Depth and FEC Filing Analysis

OppIntell ranks the top 5 Smoke House races for 2026 by candidate field depth and FEC filings. All 7 tracked candidates are Democrats; zero FEC registrations signal a source-readiness gap for campaigns.

Voting Records

Smoke House Incumbents in 2026: Voting Record Research and Source-Readiness Gap

OppIntell tracks 7 Smoke House incumbents for 2026. None have source-backed claims. This article details voting record research methodology and competitive intelligence gaps.

Candidate Analysis | Race Preview | Party Intelligence | Election Guide

Ohio 05 2026 House Race: Republican vs Democratic Candidate Research

A source-backed look at the Ohio 05 2026 House race, featuring 8 candidate profiles (2 Republican, 5 Democratic). Understand the all-party field for competitive research.

Candidate Analysis | Race Preview | Party Intelligence | Election Guide | Campaign Finance

Iowa 17 2026 Republican vs Democratic State Legislature Candidate Research

A head-to-head research framing for Iowa 17's 2026 State Legislature race. 5 candidate profiles (3 Republican, 2 Democratic) are publicly observable. This article examines what competitive researchers would analyze.

Candidate Analysis | Race Preview | Party Intelligence

Colorado 9 2026 Republican vs Democratic State Legislature Candidate Research

Research on Colorado 9 2026 State Legislature race with 2 Republican and 1 Democratic candidates. Public records and filings provide competitive intelligence for campaigns.

Race Preview | Candidate Analysis | Party Intelligence

Iowa Senate Candidates 2026: Party Breakdown and Research Posture

A preview of the 2026 Iowa Senate election, covering the all-party candidate universe of 4 profiles (2 GOP, 2 DEM) and key research considerations for campaigns and journalists.

Race Preview | Party Intelligence

Arizona House Candidates 2026: Party Breakdown and Research Posture

With 96 public candidate profiles for Arizona House in 2026 (35 Republican, 47 Democratic, 14 other), this race preview examines party breakdown and research posture for all candidates.

Candidate Analysis | Race Preview | Election Guide

Michigan 01 2026 House Race: Candidate Field and Research Posture

The Michigan 01 2026 House race features 7 public candidates (3 Republican, 3 Democratic, 1 other). This preview examines candidate profiles and research posture for campaigns.

Race Preview | Candidate Analysis | Election Guide

Indiana 7 2026 House Race: Candidate Field and Research Posture

A district-level preview of the Indiana 7 2026 House race, covering the six-candidate field (2R, 4D) and source-backed research signals for campaigns.

Candidate Analysis | Party Intelligence

Texas 07 2026 House Race: Republican vs Democratic Candidate Research

Explore the Texas 07 2026 House race with 6 public candidate profiles (4 Republican, 1 Democratic). This article offers a source-backed research framing for campaigns and journalists.

Candidate Analysis | Race Preview

North Carolina 085 2026 Republican vs Democratic State Legislature Candidate Research

Explore the head-to-head candidate field for North Carolina State Legislature District 085 in 2026. Two major-party candidates are identified: one Republican and one Democratic. This article provides research context for campaigns and journalists.

Race Preview | Candidate Analysis

Illinois 14 2026 House Race: Candidate Field and Research Signals

Five candidates have filed for the Illinois 14 2026 House race: three Republicans and two Democrats. This preview examines public profile signals and research posture for each contender.

Race Preview | Election Guide

California 01 2026 House Race: Candidate Field and Research Posture

A district-level preview of the California 01 2026 House race, covering 10 public candidate profiles (2R, 6D, 2 other) and research posture for all-party competition.

Candidate Analysis | Party Intelligence | Election Guide

Oklahoma 04 2026: Republican vs Democratic House Candidate Research

Oklahoma 04 2026 Republican vs Democratic House candidate research. Public records show 5 source-backed profiles: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Head-to-head comparison.

Candidate Analysis | Campaign Finance

Lisa Miel Matejka Fundraising 2026: What Public FEC Filings Reveal

Public FEC filings show Lisa Miel Matejka's 2026 fundraising activity as an Independent presidential candidate. With 2 public source claims, this profile examines what researchers would evaluate.

Race Preview | Party Intelligence | Election Guide

Montana House Candidates 2026: Party Breakdown and Research Posture

A race-preview analysis of the 2026 Montana House candidates, covering party breakdown, candidate universe, and source-backed research posture for campaigns and analysts.