57 Best Election Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Politix is a weekly podcast about the 2024 election from Brian Beutler, Matthew Yglesias, and some occasional guests. We'll have some good-faith disagreement, some points of consensus, and an overall effort to focus on what's really at stake in November. Subscribe for new episodes each Wednesday and listen wherever you get your podcasts. www.politix.fm more

Unbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why. www.politicspoliticspolitics.com more

A podcast about election-related prediction markets. Hosted by Jon Kimball and David Rees.

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for The NPR Politics Podcast. more

When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann get together to talk politics, it's not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what's really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you'll only get from folks who have spent a lifetime in the political trenches of both parties. From the Vox Media Podcast Network more

A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue. more

Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. www.thebulwark.com more

Essential political news, analysis and history with veteran political analyst Ken Rudin.

Making sense of politics and the world with curiosity, rigor, and a sense of humor. www.gdpolitics.com

The Times brings together some of the most experienced strategists in British politics to discuss what's really going on behind the big stories, and elections taking place here and around the world. Daniel Finkelstein, Sally Morgan and Polly Mackenzie join Hugo Rifkind for an intelligent, adversarial and witty conversation every week. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode. Send questions, comments and voicenotes to: ****@thetimes.co.uk Executive Producer: Andrew Alexander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The polls are broken, the stakes are unprecedented, and vibes drive the future of American politics. Every Thursday, political strategist Brian Derrick (founder of Oath) and new media strategist Glennis Meagher (co-founder of Generator Collective) break down the biggest stories in American politics, elections, and culture . This isn't your standard cable news commentary. Get an insider's look at the US political machine , current news of the week , and the digital strategy shaping our world - delivered with the honesty, insight, and humor of two people who've actually worked in the trenches of US politics . Hit follow and stay ahead of the news cycle every Thursday. more

Each week, Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke dig into the latest in politics and the numbers behind it. They break down what's happening, why, and what might happen next. They'll be covering everything from elections to betting markets to AI. Expect rigorous analysis and a few hot takes, but no spin and no false sense of certainty. New episodes drop every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts, or subscribe at youtube.com/@stillcountingpodcast more

Socially Democratic is your weekly centre-left politics and campaign podcast hosted by Stephen Donnelly, founder of Dunn Street - a campaign agency bringing change by organising from the ground up. Each Friday, Stephen and guests breakdown the issues shaping Australia and the rest of the world and the social democrats leading them. Follow on Instagram at @dunn.street Facebook at @dunnstreetaustralia Twitter at @Dunn_Street_LinkedIn at Dunn Street Website at dunnstreet.com.au  more

A deep dive on the most important policy, political, and campaign story of the week, powered by National Journal's expert correspondents. New episodes every Monday. more

Each week Henry Olsen, columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will talk about the presidential and congressional races with leading political journalists and analysts, people who are out in the field and won't give you media spin. Find out who's leading the pack and who's an also-ran, with Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen. Listen to Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen , along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com . No paid subscription required. more

The Tally Room is a podcast covering Australian elections, hosted by Ben Raue.

Two of the world's most profitable political gamblers tell you how to bet & win real money on elections, legislation, and court cases. A must-listen for anyone tired of partisan news & bogus polls that obscure the facts. more

Political Trade Secrets goes behind the scenes of campaigns, elections, and media strategy to reveal how American politics really works. Join host Dustin Olson as he pulls back the curtain on campaign strategy, political messaging, and voter persuasion—offering insights used by top consultants from both sides of the aisle. Whether you're a political professional, media strategist, or engaged citizen, you'll get actionable takeaways on how power, strategy, and communication shape modern politics. more

Win Your First Election is a limited series podcast created for first-time Democratic candidates in the United States who want to run smart campaigns, communicate clearly, and beat Republican opponents in real elections.Hosted by TJ Walker and Bob Berkowitz, this series combines real-world campaign strategy with practical media training, public speaking, sound bites, debates, fundraising, volunteer messaging, and voter persuasion. Bob Berkowitz, a top Democratic Party media consultant and former White House correspondent for CNN, brings the campaign playbook. TJ Walker brings decades of expertise in communication, public speaking, media coaching, and message discipline.This is not a neutral politics podcast. It is an unapologetically partisan, practical guide for Democrats who want to win public office for the first time. Each episode is designed to help candidates define themselves before Republicans define them, stay on message, handle hostile questions, communicate Democratic values in plain English, and build a campaign that can actually win.If you are running for city council, school board, county office, state legislature, Congress, or any other public office as a Democrat, this series will help you avoid common mistakes and sharpen the communication skills that decide elections.Win Your First Election is part of the Ultamize Personal Development Podcast Network, alongside communication, leadership, media training, and personal growth programming from Ultamize. Search Ultamize, Win Your First Election, TJ Walker, or Bob Berkowitz to find this show and related podcasts across the Ultamize Personal Development Podcast Network.#WinYourFirstElection #DemocraticCandidates #FirstTimeCandidate #DemocraticCampaign #CampaignCommunication #PoliticalCommunication #MediaTraining #PublicSpeaking #Fundraising #DebatePrep #VoterPersuasion #CampaignStrategy #Democrats #BeatRepublicans #TJWalker #BobBerkowitz #Ultamize #UltamizePodcast #UltamizeNetwork #UltamizePersonalDevelopmentPodcastNetwork more

Donald Trump has defined American political discourse for more than a decade. In 2028, Americans will have a different choice. On America, Actually, host Astead Herndon is joined by people in politics, people in the news, and voters to chart the journey toward the next presidential election. Every week, they dig into the most pressing questions people across the country are asking: How will AI change the way we work? What does affordability mean for different communities? And what is America's place in the world? America, Actually is your weekly deep dive into the people and ideas that will shape what the future looks like — beyond Trump.New episodes drop every Saturday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.  more

Your weekly update on Massachusetts politics, policy and elections. Hosted by Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith. more

The Campaign Trend Podcast brings you into conversation with professionals who drive the business of Politics. Hosted by Eric Wilson, Executive Director of the Center for Campaign Innovation. Visit CampaignTrend.com/podcast for more. more

The Inside Elections Podcast analyzes elections in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way.Inside Elections provides nonpartisan analysis of congressional, presidential, and gubernatorial races. With a combination of reporting and data, we break down the key races and bring valuable context to complex elections. more

Ballot Battleground: Nevada is a show where we take deep dives into the issues, people, policies and debates shaping Nevada politics in our critical swing state. Many voters find themselves confused or overwhelmed when they walk into the voting booth. Our goal is to explain the issues that matter most to everyday Nevadans so they're fully informed before casting their ballot. more

Independent, data-driven analysis of politics, public opinion polls, and elections. From author, journalist, and pollster G. Elliott Morris. www.gelliottmorris.com more

Join Katie Bradford and some of New Zealand's sharpest political minds for an unfiltered chat about the people, policies and power plays shaping this year's campaign as we head towards Election 2026. Visit the NZ Herald website or app for comprehensive coverage of Election 2026. more

A non-partisan podcast exploring the 2025 Virginia elections. Views expressed are those of the host personally. samshirazi.substack.com more

Join the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center for our monthly podcast, where we cover ranked choice voting election administration topics ranging from drafting legislation to election certification. We'll have brief interviews with team members of the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center, election administrators who have run RCV elections, and more, to tell us about the resources available through the RCVRC and best practices learned from running RCV elections. more

What we cover?The Cygnal Pulse Pod dives deep into American politics, using the latest polling data to dissect voter behavior, public opinion shifts, and key issues like border crises. It entertains and informs on various aspects of campaigning. You get? Listeners gain a comprehensive, data-driven understanding of the political landscape, uncovering surprising trends and insights that shape the nation's future. Political operatives and curious citizens alike can stay informed with expert analysis on the numbers, candidates, and power plays defining the next election season. Who we are?The Pulse Pod is hosted by Cygnal's CEO, Brent Buchanan, and features insights from various Cygnal pollsters and data experts such as Brock McCleary, Mitch Brown, Chris Lane, John Rogers, Mike Yelovich, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick. Cygnal is a polling, analytics, and targeting firm serving GOP campaigns and center-right public affairs efforts. more

Digital Politics with Karen Jagoda is a non-partisan podcast featuring thought leaders and industry pioneers with insights about innovative approaches to political campaigns, voter engagement, mobilization, fundraising, persuasion, and GOTV. Topics include the power of mobile devices, leveraging social networks, message testing and targeting, cross-media advertising, grassroots organizing, and big data. more

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with. more

A podcast by journalists Olly Haynes(https://x.com/reality_manager ) and Marlon Ettinger (https://x.com/MarlonEttinger) covering the French French Presidential Election. more

The Europe Elects podcast is brought to you by the continent-leading polling aggregation, data analysis, and election coverage organisation Europe Elects. In our weekly episodes we bring you updates from across Europe, unpacking the latest news, polls and trends.Get daily updates from across Europe @EuropeElects on Facebook, Twitter, VK, Telegram, and on Instagram @Europe_Elects. more

Your favourite monthly podcast Probably About Politics is back for a fifth season. Your hosts, Alex and Kaleigh, are two doctoral students with a podcast ready to talk about world elections and democracy!In every episode, Alex and Kaleigh zoom in on an election somewhere in the world. They've covered everything from national to local elections, referendums and even a coup and have visited every continent (except Antarctica)! So if you have questions about democracy, elections, voting and, at least one time, whale poop, check out Probably About Politics for the answers. more

Trailblaze: The Road to 2028 is your insider's guide to the next great American political showdown. As both parties begin lining up their runners and riders for the 2028 presidential election, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the candidates, the strategists behind them, and the high-stakes decisions that will shape the race long before the first votes are cast. With sharp insight, behind-the-scenes reporting, and a healthy dose of fun, hosts Jamal Simmons and Matthew Butler explore the personalities, power plays, and pivotal moments that will define the road to the White House—making sense of the politics while never losing sight of the passion. Jamal Simmons has spent years inside the rooms where presidential politics actually happen—and now he's pulling back the curtain. A veteran strategist and former senior White House adviser, Jamal knows how campaigns are built, how messages break through, and how small decisions can change the course of history. He's equal parts insider, storyteller, and straight-talker, bringing sharp insight, humor, and a deep love of the political game. Matthew Butler lives at the intersection of politics, media, and strategy. He's worked behind the scenes helping campaigns and political brands find their voice, build momentum, and survive the chaos of modern elections. With a knack for spotting patterns, personalities, and power plays, Matthew brings clarity to the decisions and dynamics that shape the road to the White House. more

Anyone who wants to be president has to come through New Hampshire first. From the lead-up before the primary to the presidential election, no one covers New Hampshire politics like WMUR. more

A limited series podcast about the mechanics and technology of how we vote, mostly in the United States.

The Downballot podcast is dedicated to the thousands of elections below the presidency, from Senate to city council. With more than 20 years of experience analyzing U.S. elections, we provide unparalleled insight into congressional, state, and local races nationwide. Tune in every Thursday morning for one-of-a-kind coverage of these key contests. www.the-downballot.com more

On the Ballot with Ballotpedia connects people to politics by providing neutral, nonpartisan, and reliable information on our government, how it works, and where it's headed. This year, we're hoping to learn more about what our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Stream On the Ballot wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to send it to us at ****@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter. more

Co-hosts Brianna Lennon, county clerk in Boone County, Missouri and Eric Fey, director of elections in St. Louis County, Missouri, talk to subject-matter elections experts and local election administrators to ask the questions that are most meaningful to their work and talk with colleagues about how to best approach issues like voter education, cybersecurity, and integrity. more

We are an Elections and Political based Podcast. We get you ready for any election and help you understand what the hell is going on. getpodlocal.substack.com more

We're Wisconsin's premier political news service, providing in-depth coverage of the state Capitol and elections since 2000. more

The Democracy Volunteers Podcast brings you insightful coverage of elections—past, present, local, national, and international. Our team of experts dives into the stories behind the ballots, speaking with candidates, campaigners, organisers and winners to uncover the narratives you won't hear anywhere else. Tune in for a deeper look at the elections that shape our world. Our podcast seeks to inform our listeners about the world of elections and election observation. We are nonpartisan, and so is it. We interview behind elections and democracy. Subscribe today or just listen in. more

AEI's John Fortier and EAC Commissioner Don Palmer pull back the curtain of the Voting Booth to reveal the inner workings of elections. They are joined by Secretaries of State, local election officials, scholars, and lawyers to examine the issues leading the 2024 elections. more

Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues. The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org , to learn more about our League, become a member, or donate to support our programs. Subscribe to be sure you don't miss any of our podcasts about important community issues and election information. more

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of political consulting in a rapidly changing world. From emerging technologies and digital strategies to shifts in voter behavior and campaign compliance, we'll dive deep into the trends shaping the elections of tomorrow. Whether you're a political strategist, campaign manager, or curious about the future of democracy, this podcast offers insights from top industry experts and thought leaders on what's next for the world of political consulting. more

An international politics podcast discussing elections and political events around the world. Each episode will discuss upcoming elections and offer insights into significant events. more

Podcast by Rick Hasen

Every day is Election Day. Our weekly show talks votes, polls, trends, campaigns, and more. A show by election nerds for fellow election nerds, novices, and everyone in between. decisiondeskhq.substack.com more

Law & Democracy Podcast is a public affairs conversation facilitated by the Election Law Program at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. The podcast hosts are Ned Foley, Steve Huefner, Terri Enns, Anne Ralph, and Tony Gaughan. They are joined on a regular basis by leading scholars and journalists for an intelligent, informative, and nonpartisan discussion of law and democracy issues. For more information and resources, visit Election Law at Ohio State (moritzlaw.osu.edu/election-law). And don't forget to follow us on X @lawanddemocracypod, where you can ask questions and share your thoughts! Subscribe to stay informed and engaged in the world where law and democracy intersect. more

Your source for all your election related questions. We are Elections, Voting and Democracy 101. Consider us your go-to spot for answers to all your questions about the basics of the democratic process in the United States. Each episode will feature a single topic and break it down — so that you can know it better and understand why it's important.... By equipping you with this knowledge, we hope to make it easier for you to be a participate in the democratic process. more

'The Election Observer' is the flagship podcast series of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) which features election observer groups and democracy and human rights advocates to discuss and provide insights about contemporary electoral issues and challenges in Asia. more

The Political Marketing Podcast seeks to understand how election candidates, political parties and campaigning organisations win hearts, minds and votes.Hosted by Benedict Pringle, the show features interviews with strategists, creatives, pollsters, consultants, academics, advisors and insiders working at the sharp end of political persuasion.Expect thoughtful conversations about what works, what doesn't, and what's changing in the world of political marketing.Whether you're a campaign pro, a marketing geek, or just politically curious, this podcast offers a unique view on the machinery of political persuasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

What does it take to win an election in Israel? And what happens after the votes are counted?Waiting for 61, JTA's Israel election podcast, is your guide to the personalities, power struggles and political calculations shaping Israel's future. Whether you're a seasoned observer of Israeli politics or just trying to understand how it all works, we'll take you beyond the headlines to explore what's driving the election, why it matters and what it could mean for Israel and the world.Israeli elections are rarely straightforward. With a crowded field of parties, shifting political alliances and a parliamentary system where winning the most votes doesn't necessarily mean winning power, there's a lot to untangle. That's where we come in. Join Ami Eden, CEO of 70 Faces Media (JTA's parent organization) and Ruth Eglash, JTA's Senior Israel correspondent, every weekday for sharp analysis, lively conversations and a closer look at the forces driving Israel's unpredictable political system. more

Let's help voters be confident that their ballots are counted as cast. Honest conversations between host, Caltech prof and election expert Mike Alvarez, and election officials, researchers, and other stakeholders about elections. more

The Polling Alley, the Overton Insights podcast, breaks down the latest polling numbers nationwide, making sense of where voters stand on politics, policy, and so much more. Listen in if you're interested in what voters are really thinking as we uncover the public opinion trends shaping today's political landscape. Mark Cunningham, Overton Insights Poll Director and Olivia Michiels, Poll Analyst at Overton Insights, dive into insights about the latest poll numbers and trends. more

In the lead-up to the state election, award-winning Herald Sun journalists James Campbell and Shannon Deery discuss the news of the week in politics. Get the video version of The Splash on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMZM3xkiqnU Produced by Jonty Burton more