California's unique "top-two" primary system for congressional elections sets it apart from most states. In this system, all candidates compete in a single primary, regardless of party affiliation, with the two highest vote-getters advancing to the general election. This approach contrasts with the more common practice of holding separate Democratic and Republican primaries, … [Read more...] about California’s Congressional Dead Heat: Potential Recount Looms in Unprecedented Tie
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Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Another New York Congressional Special: An April Primaries Preview
Don’t listen to T.S. Elliott, April is a perfectly fine month for elections. In fact, April 2024 features three major primary dates that are worth delving into as we approach next month’s dawn. April 2nd Presidential Primaries: Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin Although the drama of the Presidential primaries is pretty much over, that doesn’t mean we … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Another New York Congressional Special: An April Primaries Preview
Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations
The general election has begun. Well, not really, but you know what I mean. As we survey last night’s Super Tuesday results, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are now on the respective cusp of winning the Democratic and Republican 2024 Presidential nominations. In the Democratic primary, Biden won all 15 state contests last night, giving him 1,517 … [Read more...] about Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations
Dems Flip New York’s 3rd, Winning Special Election in George Santos’ Old Seat
The suburbs of New York City were the site of the Democratic Party’s greatest embarrassment in 2022, but Tuesday night it provided them with a much-needed sigh of relief. After a tough week for President Biden, the Democrats were able to flip expelled Rep. George Santos’ former seat in the special election for New York’s 3rd district. With 93% of precincts in, … [Read more...] about Dems Flip New York’s 3rd, Winning Special Election in George Santos’ Old Seat
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