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
North Carolina
Gubernatorial Update: Examining the Toss-Up Races in New Hampshire and North Carolina
After a month and a half of madness, we’re finally taking a (relative) breather in the Presidential race ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention. Therefore, it’s the perfect time to check in on the too-often neglected Gubernatorial map. It’s been over nine months since we last checked in on the Governor’s races, yet on the surface not much has changed: We’ve … [Read more...] about Gubernatorial Update: Examining the Toss-Up Races in New Hampshire and North Carolina
Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations
The general election has begun. Well, not really, but you know what I mean. As we survey last night’s Super Tuesday results, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are now on the respective cusp of winning the Democratic and Republican 2024 Presidential nominations. In the Democratic primary, Biden won all 15 state contests last night, giving him 1,517 … [Read more...] about Super Tuesday Recap: Victories For Biden and Trump Put Them On Verge of Party Nominations
State-by-State Breakdown: The Battle for Governorships in the 2024 Election Cycle
As the calendar flips over to 2024, it’s long past time to take a look at this cycle’s Gubernatorial elections. During Presidential years there are traditionally 11 Governorships up for grabs, and that’s no different this time. Eight of those eleven seats are currently held by Republicans, and seven of these contests are in states Donald Trump won in 2020, so it’s a bit of … [Read more...] about State-by-State Breakdown: The Battle for Governorships in the 2024 Election Cycle
Election Results: Durham Municipal Primary
Voters in Durham are heading to the polls today to select who will be running in their November general election. Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. (EDT). We will have the election results below after polls close. Mayor The mayor's office is open after incumbent mayor Elaine O'Neal opted not to run for a second term. Eight candidates are vying to replace her. Included in the … [Read more...] about Election Results: Durham Municipal Primary