We have two state legislature special elections tonight. The first is a runoff contest in Georgia House District 90, which covers parts of DeKalb, Henry, and Rockdale Counties. The seat is open after incumbent Democrat Pam Stephenson withdrew from the November election. Back in an early February primary, Stan Watson and Angela Moore finished in the top two spots to advance … [Read more...] about State Legislative Special Elections in Georgia and Maine
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Wisconsin GOP Special Election State Legislative Primaries
Two special election primaries for the GOP tonight in Wisconsin. The first is in Wisconsin Assembly District 89. The other race is a GOP primary in the State Senate's 13th district. Polls close 8 central/9 eastern. Only one Democratic candidate ran for each seat and will automatically advance to their respective special general elections. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin GOP Special Election State Legislative Primaries
Love and Separatism: Catalan Politics and the 2021 Catalonia Elections
Catalonia, a Spanish Autonomous Community and subnational Nation home to just under 8 million people (a similar population to Washington State), goes to the polls on Sunday the 14th. If an outsider has a prior image of Catalonian politics, it is likely one of protests, separatism, and the confrontational news stories that emerged from 2017 and 2019. This picture isn't entirely … [Read more...] about Love and Separatism: Catalan Politics and the 2021 Catalonia Elections
Rebuilding the Blue Wall: How Biden Flipped PA in 2020
2020 Presidential Results. Key: Navy – 65%+ Biden, Blue 60-64.9%, Royal Blue 55%-59.9%, Dodger Blue 50%-54.9%, Light Sky Blue <50%. Light Salmon <50% Trump, Coral 50%-54.9%, Orange Red 55%-59.9%, Red 60%-64.9%, Maroon 65%+. Ties are yellow. (All maps by Nick Field via Dave’s Redistricting) Joe Biden was succinct and to the point when describing his 2020 strategy to … [Read more...] about Rebuilding the Blue Wall: How Biden Flipped PA in 2020
The Georgia Senate Special Election, Explained
Georgia has the distinction of being the only state in the country with both of its U.S. Senate seats on the ballot this cycle. Longtime Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson chose to retire at the end of 2019 due to his ongoing battle with Parkinson's Disease. This retirement triggered a special election for the remainder of Isakson's term, which is set to expire in 2023. Gov. Brian … [Read more...] about The Georgia Senate Special Election, Explained