Scout

Race outlook. A scout reports what is over the hill — Scout reads the shape of a race without pretending to predict the battle.

Where the race stands

The shape of the contest today: the field, the terrain, and what kind of race this is becoming.

In a live outlook: the current read for this race, dated, with what it is based on.

Money, message, and ground signals — the developments most likely to change the picture, watched as they happen.

In a live outlook: the movers since the last read, each one sourced.

The dates and decisions ahead that could reshape the race — filing deadlines, debates, the start of early voting.

In a live outlook: the watch list for the weeks ahead.