No Democratic presidential candidate has won Hamilton County, the suburban county just north of Indianapolis, since 1916. Hamilton County has anchored congressional districts since the Voting Rights Act established “One Man, One-Vote,” and today has about 40% of IN-05’s residents. None of these modern congressional districts based out of Hamilton County have ever sent a … [Read more...] about Swing Seats: Indiana 5
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Women House Nominees Reach New Height, But Where They Can Win Is Still Lopsided
We're coming to a close in House primaries for 2020 and women have broken last cycle’s record for the most nominees in history. While 2018 saw 235 total women nominees, 2020’s total comes out to 299 (totals collected via Ballotpedia). This surge comes from more Republican women winning their primaries, bumping up to 94 women from only 53 last cycle. Democrats have almost … [Read more...] about Women House Nominees Reach New Height, But Where They Can Win Is Still Lopsided
Dems Hope to Bounce Back, and Hold On, In Biden’s Birthplace
You may not be aware of this, but despite the innumerable profiles and memes about voters in western Pennsylvania, that region was not the key to Donald Trump’s upset victory in the Keystone State. Actually it was the Northeast which ended up being the most pivotal portion of the commonwealth. For example, look at Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, home to Scranton and … [Read more...] about Dems Hope to Bounce Back, and Hold On, In Biden’s Birthplace
Meet the Georgia State Senator who is Now the Overwhelming Favorite to Succeed John Lewis
In a race against the clock on Monday, a committee of Georgia Democrats chose State Sen. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November. She received 37 of the 41 votes that were cast. The 41-year-old Williams, who currently chairs the Georgia Democratic Party, is now the overwhelming favorite to win the general election in this … [Read more...] about Meet the Georgia State Senator who is Now the Overwhelming Favorite to Succeed John Lewis
The Life and Legacy of John Lewis (1940-2020)
Over the weekend, America lost a booming voice in the civil rights movement. Longtime Congressman John Lewis, a pillar in the civil rights movement, sadly passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We at Decision Desk HQ send our deepest condolences to the Congressman's family, friends, constituents, colleagues and staffers during this … [Read more...] about The Life and Legacy of John Lewis (1940-2020)