Arizona Senator John McCain passed away this weekend after a battle with cancer. Governor Doug Ducey will name a replacement, who according to state law must be a Republican, to serve until a special election is held in 2020. 525 days. That’s how long until February 3, 2020 the day that’s been announced for the Iowa Democratic Caucuses. The campaign to repeal the recent … [Read more...] about Monday Morning News And Notes
Alaska And Wyoming Primary Wrap Up
Wyoming: State Treasurer Mark Gordon defeated 5 other candidate to emerge as the GOP’s nominee for Governor. Gordon defeated national GOP donor Foster Freis, who received a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. Tuesday’s results are colored by one of the most negativity-laden campaigns in the history of Wyoming politics. Debates on the campaign trail were, at … [Read more...] about Alaska And Wyoming Primary Wrap Up
August 14th Primary Wrap Up (CT, MN, VT, WI)
Connecticut: Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski won their respective party’s nominations for Governor. “But Republicans believe they have a shot at making inroads in Connecticut, thanks in no small part to the man leaving the governor's mansion. Gov. Dan Malloy (D) has narrowly won two terms in office, though his approval ratings may be lower than any other … [Read more...] about August 14th Primary Wrap Up (CT, MN, VT, WI)
DDHQ Primary Preview: Minnesota
In 2016 Minnesota, along with Illinois, was one of the Democrat’s Midwestern “blue wall” states to hold while Michigan and Wisconsin flipped to the GOP. The trend however in the North Star State is decidedly in the GOP’s favor. … [Read more...] about DDHQ Primary Preview: Minnesota