It’s October, which means we’ve finally reached the heart of election season. In Louisiana they take this quite literally, as the first round of their jungle primary is set for October 14th. Under this system a slew of candidates compete for state offices, including the Governorship, with only the top two finishers advancing to a November 18th run-off (unless someone wins a … [Read more...] about As October Begins, A Look At The Gubernatorial Races In Louisiana And Mississippi
Candidate Round-Up: The Second 2024 GOP Presidential Debate
Seven Republican Presidential candidates – but not front-runner Donald Trump – participated in the second GOP debate last night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The first such contest had only a small effect on the polls, so this one seems likely to do the same. Yet every twist and turn matters in the long and winding road of a presidential election. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Candidate Round-Up: The Second 2024 GOP Presidential Debate
Where the Participants All Stand Ahead of the Second GOP Presidential Debate
It’s that time again, as the second Republican primary debate of the 2024 election cycle nears. Set for September 27th at the Reagan Presidential Library, this event will feature just six candidates as Governor Doug Burgum and ex-Governor Asa Hutchinson both failed to qualify. Obviously, though, they aren’t the only candidate who won’t be on that stage, as front-runner … [Read more...] about Where the Participants All Stand Ahead of the Second GOP Presidential Debate
Parties Finalize Fall Strategies Ahead of High-Stakes Battle for Control of the Virginia Legislature
Two months out from Election Day 2023, perhaps the most exciting contest to watch is the battle for control of the Virginia State Legislature. At this moment, Democrats hold a narrow 22-17-1 majority in the State Senate while the Republicans enjoy a slim 50-46 majority in the House of Delegates, so both chambers could conceivably be won by either party. Ballotpedia … [Read more...] about Parties Finalize Fall Strategies Ahead of High-Stakes Battle for Control of the Virginia Legislature
Establishment Favorites Prevail in Rhode Island and Utah Congressional Primaries
Labor Day weekend, the traditional kick-off of the fall campaign, brought us a pair of Special Congressional Primary elections this Tuesday. These primaries were caused by the resignations of Democratic Rep. David Cicilline (Rhode Island) and GOP Rep. Chris Stewart (Utah), which set up enticing opportunities for fellow partisans in each of their districts. Given the tilt of … [Read more...] about Establishment Favorites Prevail in Rhode Island and Utah Congressional Primaries