On Tuesday, voters in Wyoming will nominate candidates for state and Congressional elections. Popular incumbent governor Matt Mead (R) is prevented from running again due to term limits, guaranteeing an open-seat in the gubernatorial race. Wyoming is often seen (correctly) as one of the most staunchly Republican states in the country, and few - if any - of these races are … [Read more...] about Wyoming, From 2006 to Today
House District Spotlight: Iowa-3
Iowa's 3rd Congressional district - represented by David Young (R) since Tom Latham's retirement in 2014 - is one of the key districts to watch during the November midterms. This swingy R+1 district - encompassing Des Moines in the southwest corner of the state - voted for both Barack Obama and Donald Trump by 4-point margins. Despite its competitive appearance on paper, … [Read more...] about House District Spotlight: Iowa-3
Recapping Connecticut’s Primary Results
Tuesday night's Connecticut primary contests saw the nomination of candidates for two particularly notable races. First, incumbent Connecticut governor Dan Malloy is not seeking reelection in November. In the wake of chronic fiscal problems, Malloy has become toxically unpopular in the state. As a result, Republicans sensed an opportunity to seize the governor's mansion, … [Read more...] about Recapping Connecticut’s Primary Results
Minnesota’s Competitive 1st Congressional District
Minnesota's 1st congressional district – represented by Tim Walz (D) since his defeat of incumbent Gil Gutknecht (R) in 2006 – is one of the key districts to watch during the 2018 midterm elections. This rural southern Minnesota district – encompassing the cities of Rochester and Mankato – voted twice for Barack Obama by 4- and 2-point margins in 2008 and 2012 … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Competitive 1st Congressional District