After two long years, we’re finally here. The 2022 midterms election cycle ends on Tuesday night. Results in 35 Senate elections, 39 Gubernatorial races, all 435 Congressional contests and down-ballot battles from every state will begin to flood into newsrooms across the world, including here at Decision Desk HQ. So which races should you be watching? Well, all of them. … [Read more...] about What to Watch: An Hour-By-Hour 2022 Election Night Guide
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Crucial Once Again: Wisconsin Poised to Be 2022’s Ultimate Battleground
Last week, I took a look at the contests to watch in the West’s most intriguing swing state: Nevada. This week, we’ll venture a few time zones eastward to the Midwest. After all, few states have a better claim to bellwether status than Wisconsin. In 2016, Donald Trump flipped the state by just 22,748 votes. Four years later, Joe Biden won it back with a margin of only 20,682 … [Read more...] about Crucial Once Again: Wisconsin Poised to Be 2022’s Ultimate Battleground
Nevada Matters: The Western State We’ll All Be Watching on Election Night
There comes a point during every Election Night, when most of the races in the East have been called, and our eyes turn to the West to watch how the final contests will tip the balance of power. This November, expect everyone to be turned towards Nevada. The Silver State is uniquely qualified for this honor, with toss-up elections for Senate, Governor and three … [Read more...] about Nevada Matters: The Western State We’ll All Be Watching on Election Night
What’s Holding Back Beto and Stacey?: Why the Pair of Democratic Stars Again Appear Headed Towards Defeat
During the 2018 midterms two young candidates, Stacey Abrams and Beto O’Rourke, captured the hearts and imaginations of Democrats nationwide. Yet four years later, these two hopefuls are still seeking office and in serious danger of falling short once again. Just why exactly did these two inspire so much excitement from Democrats, and why have they so far failed to live up … [Read more...] about What’s Holding Back Beto and Stacey?: Why the Pair of Democratic Stars Again Appear Headed Towards Defeat
In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November
From the late summer of 2021 to the early summer of 2022, Republicans seemed poised for a midterm wave on par with their 2010 and 2014 victories. Heading into the fall, however, it appears the vibe has shifted. Tuesday night, in a special election to fill the remaining term in New York’s 19th District, Democratic nominee Pat Ryan prevailed over Republican Marc Molinaro. Ryan … [Read more...] about In New York, Dems Score Final Special Election Win Before November