Ohio held two Congressional Special Election primaries on Tuesday, August 3rd. Both the Democratic primary in OH-11 and the Republican primary in OH-15 were competitive contests. There were no consequences to waging factional battles of influence and supremacy because both seats are safe for their respective parties. Congressional Black Caucus-endorsed (CBC) County Councilor … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Results of the Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections
U.S. House Specials
The Special Election Runoff in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District
The special election runoff for Texas’s Sixth Congressional district is a sleepier affair than most other special elections. Total turnout for the May blanket (all party) primary was 53K less than turnout for the special election in New Mexico’s First District despite TX-06 having over 100K more (ACS projected) residents than NM-01. Democratic voters and analysts lost interest … [Read more...] about The Special Election Runoff in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District
Previewing the Special Election Runoff for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District
Voters in Louisiana’s Second Congressional district vote in a special Congressional election runoff tomorrow. LA-02 became vacant when incumbent Democrat Cedric Richmond resigned January 15 to join the Biden administration. None of the 15 candidates running to replace Richmond won a majority of support in the all-party March 20 special election, necessitating a runoff under … [Read more...] about Previewing the Special Election Runoff for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District
Updates on Upcoming Elections
Decision Desk HQ is covering all of this year's Gubernatorial elections along with federal specials. 4/30/2019- North Carolina 3rd Congressional District Special Election Primaries The race to replace the late Rep. Walter Jones is a crowded one, with seventeen Republicans and six Democrats facing off in their respective primaries. If no candidate crosses 30%, second place … [Read more...] about Updates on Upcoming Elections