Two months out from Election Day 2023, perhaps the most exciting contest to watch is the battle for control of the Virginia State Legislature. At this moment, Democrats hold a narrow 22-17-1 majority in the State Senate while the Republicans enjoy a slim 50-46 majority in the House of Delegates, so both chambers could conceivably be won by either party. Ballotpedia … [Read more...] about Parties Finalize Fall Strategies Ahead of High-Stakes Battle for Control of the Virginia Legislature
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Sununu Passes on Another Term, Creating Toss-Up Gubernatorial Contest in New Hampshire
It was a brutal week for New Hampshire Republicans, as popular GOP Governor Chris Sununu announced that he wouldn’t seek a fifth term. The ‘Live Free or Die’ State doesn’t employ any term limits, and each term lasts just two years, so Sununu first won the office in 2016. Back then, his narrow victory (48.8% to 46.6%) likely owed a sizable debt to his family history. After … [Read more...] about Sununu Passes on Another Term, Creating Toss-Up Gubernatorial Contest in New Hampshire
Highly-Touted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Set to Join 2024 Presidential Field
In a long-awaited moment, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce his candidacy for President of the United States in a Twitter Space with Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk at 7 pm ET tonight. Musk, one of the world’s richest men, has in the past said he would support DeSantis for President if he ran in 2024 but now says he won’t be endorsing anyone for President in … [Read more...] about Highly-Touted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Set to Join 2024 Presidential Field
2024 Senate Map Update: Mitch McConnell’s Surprising Assessment of the Battle for the Majority
Now that Memorial Day is here and summer’s just around the corner, it’s a great time to check back in on the 2024 Senate map. If you recall, Republicans possess an advantage this cycle as they only have to defend 11 seats, while the Democrats are tasked with protecting 20 seats. On top of that, Democrats must defend three seats in states where Donald Trump won in 2016 and … [Read more...] about 2024 Senate Map Update: Mitch McConnell’s Surprising Assessment of the Battle for the Majority
Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination in Philly Mayoral Race, Cameron GOP Gov Nominee in Kentucky
The City of Brotherly Love is getting its first female Mayor. Given that Philadelphia hasn’t elected a Republican Mayor since 1947, Cherelle Parker is now the heavy favorite to be Philly’s next (and 100th) Mayor. Parker, a former City Councilwoman and State Representative, managed to outrun the contest’s other top contenders, Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilwoman … [Read more...] about Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination in Philly Mayoral Race, Cameron GOP Gov Nominee in Kentucky