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
Michigan
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
Election Results: Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections and More
We're tracking election results in three states today, the highest-profile being the special elections for the two open Congressional seats in Ohio. We will also have special election results for the two open state senate seats in Michigan, the Detroit mayoral primary, and the Seattle mayoral primary. Ohio's 11th Congressional District The 11th Congressional District covers … [Read more...] about Election Results: Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections and More
Why Donald Trump Is Heading To Western Michigan Next Week (It’s Not About His Base)
President Donald Trump carried Michigan by less than 12,000 votes in 2016, and did so mainly on a massive shift among whites without a college degree. His performance in suburban areas, particularly those populated mostly by whites with a college degree, dipped notably from Mitt Romney's, and this held true throughout the state. He also benefited from a drop in participation … [Read more...] about Why Donald Trump Is Heading To Western Michigan Next Week (It’s Not About His Base)
State Spotlight: Michigan, From 2016 to Today
Donald Trump's narrow victory in Michigan was one of election night 2016's bigger surprises. Despite its perennial battleground status, Michigan had not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since George H. W. Bush in 1988. Few 2016 forecasters thought Donald Trump was likely to break the streak. He proved many of them wrong, when his deep rural support - combined with … [Read more...] about State Spotlight: Michigan, From 2016 to Today