The conventions are over, September’s nearly here and the first – well, technically second – debate is looming. Therefore, it’s the perfect time to examine the new Electoral College landscape and both campaigns’ strategies to get to 270 electoral votes. A rough consensus has emerged that there are currently seven toss-up states: Pennsylvania (19 Electoral Votes); Georgia … [Read more...] about The New Electoral College Map: How Harris and Trump Are Planning to Get to 270
Michigan
Michigan Presidential Primary Results
The 2024 presidential race heads to the Great Lakes this week with contests in Michigan. First up, we have the state-run primaries on Tuesday. On the Democratic side, President Biden is coming off a strong showing in Nevada at the beginning of the month and hopes to keep a winning margin at that level in Michigan. Joining him on the ballot are U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of … [Read more...] about Michigan Presidential Primary Results
Special Election Results: Michigan State House Primaries
In November 2023 two Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives were elected mayor of their hometowns. With the vacancies that followed those results, the balance of power in the state house is even at 54 seats held by each party. Special elections in Districts 13 and 25 will determine which party is in control through the end of this year. Both seats are … [Read more...] about Special Election Results: Michigan State House Primaries
Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
In the absolute heartland of the nation, ruby red Kansas, pro-choice activists scored a huge victory and made Democrats optimistic for the first time in months. A statewide referendum that would potentially allow the Kansas legislature to limit and/or ban abortion was defeated last night, the first major electoral test since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturned … [Read more...] about Kansas Victory Gives Pro-Choice Activists, and Democrats, Glimmer of Midterm Hope
Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
It’s been a long July for political junkies everywhere. After two months jam-packed with primaries, July featured just one such contest. That’s all about to change, however, with August just around the corner. On August 2nd, primaries will take place in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. Among these primaries are some of the most anticipated … [Read more...] about Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch