Incumbent Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles is running for a fourth two-year term in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the second municipal election in Charlotte in as many years after the 2021 election was delayed to 2022 following delays with the US Census. Mayor Lyles faces a familiar primary opponent in Lucille Puckett, who has run against her in each of the last three Democratic … [Read more...] about Election Results: Charlotte Municipal Democratic Primary
2023 Elections
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
Special Election Results: Rhode Island Congressional District 1 and More
Congressional District 1 On May 31, Democratic Rep. David Cicilline resigned from Congress to take a job as president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. This left a vacancy for a wide-open primary in a solid Democratic district. Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District is one of two Congressional Districts in the Ocean State. It covers the state's eastern half, including … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Rhode Island Congressional District 1 and More
Special Election Results: Utah Congressional District 2
On May 31, Republican Rep. Chris Stewart announced he will resign from the US House citing ongoing health issues with his wife. He will officially resign on September 15. The 2nd Congressional District covers the southwest of the state, including the city of St. George, and extends up into the Salt Lake area. Rep. Stewart's announcement opened the door for several candidates … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Utah Congressional District 2