DDHQ’s election research on applications of correlated simulations was recently published in the Harvard Data Science Review. We figured out that with some minor mathematical simplification, we could simulate elections faster than we were previously able to. Our strategy for faster simulations was centered around the fact that it is much easier, computationally, for a computer … [Read more...] about DDHQ’s 2022 Forecasting Model Was Published in the Harvard Data Science Review
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DDHQ News Spotlight: British PM Boris Johnson Resigns, Warnock Faces FEC Scandal
Morning Headlines Boris Johnson announced he is stepping down as the leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday morning. He will continue to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom until the party selects his replacement. In an impassioned speech in front of 10 Downing Street, Johnson stated that a timetable for his departure and an election for the new leader will … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: British PM Boris Johnson Resigns, Warnock Faces FEC Scandal
DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Primaries in Illinois, New York, Colorado, Oklahoma, & Utah
Morning Headlines In the most expensive primary thus far through the 2022 election cycle, Southern Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey is heavily favored over Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Venture Capitalist Jesse Sullivan. Donald Trump visited Illinois this weekend and offered his endorsement of Bailey, attempting to counteract Hedge Fund Manager Ken Griffin's $50 … [Read more...] about DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Primaries in Illinois, New York, Colorado, Oklahoma, & Utah
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Gillum Indicted, SCOTUS Rulings, & Gubernatorial Developments
Morning Headlines Former Mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday. The jury returned a 21 count indictment against Gillum for conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements related to his campaign. Gillum, 42, allegedly diverted money raised during his campaign -- which he … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Gillum Indicted, SCOTUS Rulings, & Gubernatorial Developments
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Primary Day in California & Six More States, PM Johnson Narrowly Survives Vote of No-Confidence
The midterm primary season continues today with California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New Jersey, and South Dakota. Be sure to check out our preview looking at redistricting, important races to follow, and key counties to watch tonight. As always, you can find the most up-to-the-minute election results at results.decisiondeskHQ.com. Make sure you subscribe … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Primary Day in California & Six More States, PM Johnson Narrowly Survives Vote of No-Confidence