As Washington D.C. gathered in the Capitol for President Joe Biden’s first (really second) State of the Union Address, political observers were keeping an eye on the Lone Star State where 2022’s first primaries were taking place. Texas is providing our first look at how the electorate is evolving as 2022 moves forward. The state’s run-off rule, however, means that any … [Read more...] about Winners, Losers & Run-Offs: The First Round of Texas Primary Results
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Election Results: 2022 Texas Primary
We have finally arrived at the first night of the 2022 midterm primaries! First up is Texas. You can find the most up-to-the-minute results for all of the Texas races at results.decisiondeskhq.com. There you will find results for not only the governor and US House races, but other contests that are sure to be exciting like the attorney general and railroad commissioner … [Read more...] about Election Results: 2022 Texas Primary
A Preview of Texas’ Most Competitive and Important 2022 Primaries
The 2022 election season is nearly upon us. On March 1st, Texas will hold the first state primaries of the year. In anticipation of our first slate of contests, I’m previewing the major primary races to watch. First, a reminder that any of these races may require a May 24th run-off if no candidate wins a majority of the vote. Also, make sure to visit Decision Desk HQ on … [Read more...] about A Preview of Texas’ Most Competitive and Important 2022 Primaries
Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia
In the last election cycle, Georgia was the Democratic Party’s crowning achievement. Not only did Joe Biden become the first Democrat to win the Peach State in the 21st century, but twin January Senate run-off victories gave the party their Senate majority. Now as Dems seek to protect those gains in the 2022 midterms, competitive contests for the Governorship and one of … [Read more...] about Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia
Canada and California: Two Status Quo Elections with Divergent Political Repercussions
On September 14th California voters rejected the recall petition against Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. On September 20th Canadian voters rebuffed opposition challengers and re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party. Despite the differing conditions and circumstances, both elections delivered results nearly identical to the most relevant, preceding election. … [Read more...] about Canada and California: Two Status Quo Elections with Divergent Political Repercussions