Last Tuesday was special, in that there were nine special elections held that day. The Golden State led the way with four contests, including the first round in the 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd district is an intriguing battleground for an open election right now. Positioned just outside of Fresno, Hispanics make up a plurality of residents and Trump won it by five … [Read more...] about California Leads a Special Election Tuesday
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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
The Special Election Runoff in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District
The special election runoff for Texas’s Sixth Congressional district is a sleepier affair than most other special elections. Total turnout for the May blanket (all party) primary was 53K less than turnout for the special election in New Mexico’s First District despite TX-06 having over 100K more (ACS projected) residents than NM-01. Democratic voters and analysts lost interest … [Read more...] about The Special Election Runoff in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District
Previewing A Pair Of House Special Elections In Ohio
There are currently two vacancies in Ohio's House of Representatives delegation. The 11th came open after Marcia Fudge was confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In the 15th, Steve Stivers stepped down to become the CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The 11th is a D+30 seat based around Cleveland and Akron, while the 15th, which includes parts of Columbus … [Read more...] about Previewing A Pair Of House Special Elections In Ohio
Previewing the Special Election for Texas’s Sixth Congressional District
Voters in Texas’s Sixth Congressional district vote this Saturday, May 1, to decide who they wish to replace their late Representative Ron Wright. Wright had pre-existing lung cancer and died from COVID-19 complications on February 7, 2021. Wright’s passing necessitated a special election to finish his term. Voters can choose between 23 candidates – eleven Republicans, ten … [Read more...] about Previewing the Special Election for Texas’s Sixth Congressional District