NY-19 is something of a white while for Democrats. On paper, it’s a district that seems fairly even (Cook Political Report rates it R +2). In 2012, Barack Obama won it by 6% while in 2016 Donald Trump carried by basically the same margin for roughly a 12 point swing. When the current district was drawn following the 2010 reapportionment process, then freshman (and now … [Read more...] about House District Spotlight: NY-19
Massachusetts Primary Wrap Up: Upset In The 7th District
On a night in Massachusetts when most races went as expected, Boston City Councilwoman Ayanna Pressley upset 10 term incumbent Michael Capuano to secure the Democratic nomination to the state’s 7th Congressional District. As there is no Republican candidate in the overwhelmingly Democratic district, Pressley is all but assured to be elected in November. In doing so she will be … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Primary Wrap Up: Upset In The 7th District
Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary Preview
In June the political world was shocked by the victory of novice candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over long term incumbent Joe Crowley in the Democratic Primary for New York’s 14th Congressional District. History could be set to repeat itself as another senior Democrat is set to face a serious challenge from a younger generation of politician. Unlike Crowley, incumbent … [Read more...] about Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary Preview
DDHQ Election Returns For Arizona, Florida, And Oklahoma
If you’re looking for DDHQ results for tonight in Florida, Oklahoma, and Arizona you’ve come to the right place…mostly. Instead of our top line embeds for key races, we’ll have all the races by county, with maps(!) on our Results page. If you haven’t already signed up for your free account, you’ll just need a minute or so to do so and you’ll be set. While you’re waiting … [Read more...] about DDHQ Election Returns For Arizona, Florida, And Oklahoma
Florida Primary Preview From Matt Isbell
Matt Isbell (@mcimaps) has been kind enough to share his preview of tomorrow's Sunshine State primaries. We're going to focus on the gubernatorial races but he has a breakdown of all the key races at his site. Be sure to heck it out. Democratic Primary The democratic primary is coming down to three candidate – former Congressman Gwen Graham – former Miami Beach mayor Philip … [Read more...] about Florida Primary Preview From Matt Isbell