Writing
The Dorsey Dispatch
My newsletter, in five parts. Choose the ones you want and skip the rest.
Topics
Friday Wrap
Where the races stand, with maps and the week's changes. Weekly through the weekend after the election.
Essays
Longer pieces on philosophy, policy, and the ideas behind them.
Shelf Notes
Reviews of the books I am reading.
Worth Knowing
Helpful information and useful finds.
Field Notes
Updates on my life.
Past issues
Friday Wrap
- October 30, 2026The state of the 2026 racesThree days out: the final memo before Election Day, with what to watch on Election Night and when the polls close. PDF
- October 23, 2026The state of the 2026 racesEleven days out: the House held, the Senate eased on South Dakota, and who is voting early in Georgia. PDF
- October 16, 2026The state of the 2026 racesEighteen days out: little moved at the top, and early voting is underway in Georgia. PDF
- October 9, 2026The state of the 2026 racesTwenty-five days out: the House, the Senate, the governors, and Georgia. PDF
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