Caucuses have been falling out of fashion nationwide, as they are time-consuming, result in lower turnout, and are difficult for state parties to run. Democrats controlling the Nevada State Legislature passed a 2021 law mandating the state to hold a primary election for the Presidency, prompting the creation of a Republican primary for the crowded 2024 presidential race. … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Nevada Is Having Both a GOP Presidential Primary and Caucus This Week
2024 Elections
Special Election Results: Massachusetts State House 6th Worcester Republican Primary
The seat in Massachusetts State House's 6th Worcester District is vacant after Republican Rep. Peter Durant won a special election for a seat in the state senate. The 6th Worcester District covers the towns of Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, and part of Spencer. Two Republicans filed to run in the special primary, Southbridge Town Councilor David Adams and Dudley Selectman John … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Massachusetts State House 6th Worcester Republican Primary
South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary Results
Democrats are heading to the polls across the Palmetto State to vote in the first Democratic presidential contest of the 2024 cycle with state delegates bound to the results. Last week, President Biden notched a victory in New Hampshire where he didn't appear on the ballot, but still won thanks to a grassroots write-in campaign organized by local Democrats. His two top … [Read more...] about South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary Results
2024 Round-Up: Looking Ahead to South Carolina and New York’s Special Congressional Election
Let’s take a breather. With Iowa and New Hampshire now behind us, we’ve got a chance to take stock of the 2024 Presidential race and look ahead to a crucial, closely-watched Congressional special election in New York. Before we get to that, though, let’s run through the final New Hampshire numbers. Donald Trump’s official margin over Nikki Haley settled on exactly 11 … [Read more...] about 2024 Round-Up: Looking Ahead to South Carolina and New York’s Special Congressional Election
Special Election Results: Michigan State House Primaries
In November 2023 two Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives were elected mayor of their hometowns. With the vacancies that followed those results, the balance of power in the state house is even at 54 seats held by each party. Special elections in Districts 13 and 25 will determine which party is in control through the end of this year. Both seats are … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Michigan State House Primaries