You may not be aware of this, but despite the innumerable profiles and memes about voters in western Pennsylvania, that region was not the key to Donald Trump’s upset victory in the Keystone State. Actually it was the Northeast which ended up being the most pivotal portion of the commonwealth. For example, look at Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, home to Scranton and … [Read more...] about Dems Hope to Bounce Back, and Hold On, In Biden’s Birthplace
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Meet the Georgia State Senator who is Now the Overwhelming Favorite to Succeed John Lewis
In a race against the clock on Monday, a committee of Georgia Democrats chose State Sen. Nikema Williams (D-Atlanta) to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November. She received 37 of the 41 votes that were cast. The 41-year-old Williams, who currently chairs the Georgia Democratic Party, is now the overwhelming favorite to win the general election in this … [Read more...] about Meet the Georgia State Senator who is Now the Overwhelming Favorite to Succeed John Lewis
The Life and Legacy of John Lewis (1940-2020)
Over the weekend, America lost a booming voice in the civil rights movement. Longtime Congressman John Lewis, a pillar in the civil rights movement, sadly passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We at Decision Desk HQ send our deepest condolences to the Congressman's family, friends, constituents, colleagues and staffers during this … [Read more...] about The Life and Legacy of John Lewis (1940-2020)
Why Decision Desk HQ Called NY-16 Democratic Primary for Jamaal Bowman
The Democratic Primary in NY-16 was one of the most watched congressional primaries this year. With changes in voting due to Covid-19 it was expected that it would be a week or more before we could call the race. Having made the call today we wanted to explain why we were able to do so. First, Bowman surged to an unexpectedly large lead, 11,802 votes, through early and … [Read more...] about Why Decision Desk HQ Called NY-16 Democratic Primary for Jamaal Bowman
The Battle For the House Descends Upon the Lowcountry
South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, which runs along the state's southeastern coast, was home to quite an interesting political saga in the 2018 elections. It all started in June 2018, when incumbent Rep. Mark Sanford (R), who served as governor before his time in Congress, was defeated in the Republican primary by conservative state legislator Katie Arrington. In the … [Read more...] about The Battle For the House Descends Upon the Lowcountry