It’s been a long July for political junkies everywhere. After two months jam-packed with primaries, July featured just one such contest. That’s all about to change, however, with August just around the corner. On August 2nd, primaries will take place in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington. Among these primaries are some of the most anticipated … [Read more...] about Primary Season is Back: A Rundown of the August 2nd Contests to Watch
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Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries
The wait is nearly over. After four consecutive weeks of primary contests, we’re stuck in a bit of a no-mans-land right now. Well, that all ends next week when the rescheduled election in Maryland finally takes place. The main event next week are the primaries for the open gubernatorial seat, where moderate Republican Larry Hogan is finishing his second term as Governor … [Read more...] about Previewing the Wide-Open Maryland Gubernatorial Primaries
LA Mayoral Race Preview
Perhaps I have a bit of an ingrained East Coast bias. After all, I wrote several pieces about last year’s fight to determine New York City’s next Mayor, yet I haven’t touched on this year’s contest to lead Los Angeles. Well, that ends right now. Incumbent Mayor Eric Garcetti is term-limited, giving us an open race to become L.A.’s 43rd Mayor. The polling shows that two … [Read more...] about LA Mayoral Race Preview
Split Decision for Trump And A Look Ahead to Pennsylvania and Other May 17th Contests
A week after carrying J.D. Vance to victory in the Ohio Senate primary, Donald Trump’s preferred Republicans went 1-1 in tonight’s results. In West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, two incumbent Congressmen were drawn into one district thanks to the Mountain State losing a seat during reapportionment. While Rep. Alex Mooney had Trump and Club for Growth in his corner, … [Read more...] about Split Decision for Trump And A Look Ahead to Pennsylvania and Other May 17th Contests
Ohio and Indiana: A Preview of the Most Crucial and Competitive Primaries
The 2022 primary season is finally heating up. On Tuesday, May 3rd, voters will decide the Democratic and Republican nominees in Indiana and Ohio. Thus far, the only state to previously hold a primary was Texas, which didn’t feature an inter-party contest as contentious and consequential as the Ohio Senate GOP primary. May 3rd is far from a one-election day, however, as … [Read more...] about Ohio and Indiana: A Preview of the Most Crucial and Competitive Primaries