There was yet another breaking development in the Presidential race, as a verdict was returned in Donald Trump’s NYC hush money trial. As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. Trump’s sentencing hearing is set for July 11th, just four days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee. Given that … [Read more...] about How the Trump Verdict is Shaping the Presidential Race and A Look Ahead at the Ohio 6th Special Election
Special Election
Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
We had another New York Special House Election last night, although this one wasn’t quite as exciting as February’s contest. Previously, New York Democrats managed to flip disgraced Republican former Congresswoman George Santos’ seat and got a small measure of revenge in the state that powered the GOP to the House majority in 2022. This time, though, Dems were merely … [Read more...] about Dems Hold New York Congressional Seat in Special Election, Narrowing GOP’s House Majority
Why Ohio’s Issue 1 Special Election is Taking Center Stage this August
Ohio is preparing for a Special Election on August 8th, a stage for the heavily publicized and costly battle around Issue 1. Backed by the Ohio state GOP, a YES vote on Issue 1 would increase the difficulty for Ohio voters to pass constitutional amendments through ballot questions, requiring 60% of voters to affirm a new constitutional amendment, an increase from the current … [Read more...] about Why Ohio’s Issue 1 Special Election is Taking Center Stage this August
California Leads a Special Election Tuesday
Last Tuesday was special, in that there were nine special elections held that day. The Golden State led the way with four contests, including the first round in the 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd district is an intriguing battleground for an open election right now. Positioned just outside of Fresno, Hispanics make up a plurality of residents and Trump won it by five … [Read more...] about California Leads a Special Election Tuesday