Two months have passed since Decision Desk Headquarters previously examined the September 14th California gubernatorial recall. We published that article before California restored Coronavirus safety measures in response to the arrival of the Delta variant, before seasonal wildfires spread throughout the state, and before California reentered a drought. We noted earlier that … [Read more...] about Previewing the California Gubernatorial Recall Election
2021
Previewing Tomorrow’s Boston Mayoral Primary
Boston votes on September 14th in the first of two elections to choose the city's next mayor. Voters elect the mayor through a nonpartisan “top-two primary” system. In this system all candidates appear on the September primary ballot, and then the top two candidates advance to a runoff in November. Former mayor Marty Walsh resigned from his position to join President Biden’s … [Read more...] about Previewing Tomorrow’s Boston Mayoral Primary
Special Election Results from New Hampshire and Alabama
There are three special elections for open state House of Representatives seats today. Two in New Hampshire, a general and a GOP primary, and one general in Alabama. We will have the election results of all three for you here. New Hampshire The first race in New Hampshire is in the 7th Hillsborough District which covers the entirety of Bedford. The seat is open after … [Read more...] about Special Election Results from New Hampshire and Alabama
Election Results: State Legislative Special Elections in Texas and California
The special election carousel keeps on rolling today with two contests for open seats in the lower houses of the Texas and California state legislatures. In the Texas state House of Representatives, the seat in District 10 is open after Jake Ellzey was elected to Congress last month. The district covers all of Ellis County, as well as the northwest corner of Henderson County. … [Read more...] about Election Results: State Legislative Special Elections in Texas and California
Minnesota GOP Party Chair Resigns after amid Scandals and Accusations
Minnesota Republican party leader Jennifer Carnahan was forced to resign from her position on August 19th after subordinates alleged she created a toxic workplace and ignored cases of sexual misconduct. Carnahan’s resignation is the latest episode in an evolving scandal within the Minnesota GOP that leaves the party “morally bankrupt.” This crisis tarnishes the state party’s … [Read more...] about Minnesota GOP Party Chair Resigns after amid Scandals and Accusations