There is consensus building that the Kentucky race is leaning Democratic or, if you look around Election Twitter, that Governor Andy Beshear is practically a shoo-in for re-election. Opposing forces are at work inside the state that position it to be the closest gubernatorial race in November. Unfortunately, state polling hasn't helped to clarify this and should be taken with a … [Read more...] about Kentucky Gubernatorial Election Preview (and a warning about Polling in the Bluegrass State)
2023 Elections
Election Results: Memphis Municipal Elections
Voters in Memphis are heading to the polls to elect a new mayor and vote on a full slate of city council seats. Polls close at 7 p.m. (CDT). We will have the election results below once they do. Mayor Incumbent Mayor Jim Strickland has hit his term limit after two terms and a failed ballot initiative to extend term limits. 17 candidates are running for the open office. … [Read more...] about Election Results: Memphis Municipal Elections
As October Begins, A Look At The Gubernatorial Races In Louisiana And Mississippi
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
Election Results: Oregon State House 8 Recall
One of Oregon's longest-serving state legislators has been pulled into a recall election by the state's largest private-sector union. Democrat Paul Holvey, who represents Oregon's 8th State House District, is facing a recall effort brought by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. They are seeking to remove him after he as chair of the House Committee on Business and … [Read more...] about Election Results: Oregon State House 8 Recall
Special Election Results: Alabama State House
Two districts in Alabama are running special primary elections today. Check in with us after polls close at 7 p.m. (CDT) for the election results. First, in the 16th state house district, which covers northern Tuscaloosa up into Fayette and Jefferson Counties, the seat is vacant after Republican Kyle South took a job as CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Six … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Alabama State House