As we round the end of the primary season, Wyoming and Alaska, two states with excellent dark skies, cast their rounds. Wyoming Polls close tonight at 7pm local time (9pm EDT) and right out of the gate, the race to watch is the Republican gubernatorial contest. Investor Foster Friess is the slight favorite, having won a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, but he … [Read more...] about Race Preview- Wyoming and Alaska
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Wyoming, From 2006 to Today
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
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
Recapping Wisconsin’s Primary Results
This week brought one of the final rounds of primaries heading into the fall election, with four states voting. Among those four was one of the Desk's favorites - Wisconsin. The Badger State has both a Senate and Gubernatorial race this year - interestingly, those races feature incumbents from opposite parties. In the Senate race, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) is running for a … [Read more...] about Recapping Wisconsin’s Primary Results
August 14th Primary Wrap Up (CT, MN, VT, WI)
Connecticut: Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski won their respective party’s nominations for Governor. “But Republicans believe they have a shot at making inroads in Connecticut, thanks in no small part to the man leaving the governor's mansion. Gov. Dan Malloy (D) has narrowly won two terms in office, though his approval ratings may be lower than any other … [Read more...] about August 14th Primary Wrap Up (CT, MN, VT, WI)