Last week, voters went to the polls (well, about half of them mailed in absentee ballots) in Minnesota to set up races for November. While the Presidential primary (first in the state since 1992) was on Super Tuesday in March, the state level primaries are still in August. The overall turnout was lower than 2018, though in 2020 there were no competitive statewide primaries. The … [Read more...] about Minnesota Primary Wrap Up
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DDHQ On The BBC
In case you missed it yesterday, Decision Desk HQ Director of Elections, Brandon Finnigan, was on the BBC World News service to discuss the upcoming November elections. Thanks to the BBC for providing the video. … [Read more...] about DDHQ On The BBC
Long Game For McConnell But Longer Odds For Democrats
Democrats across the country have long seen Mitch McConnell as the boogeyman. He is known for his ruthlessness, from not taking up legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled House and prioritizing the federal judiciary. But who is Mitch McConnell and Mitch McConnell and what are the Democrats’ odds of defeating him this year? McConnell’s early years Mitch McConnell’s … [Read more...] about Long Game For McConnell But Longer Odds For Democrats
Maryland’s First All Mail-In Election Goes To Overtime In Baltimore Mayoral Primary
One of the local contests we have focused on here at DDHQ is the Mayoral election in my own Baltimore backyard. Incumbent Mayor Jack Young has already conceded the Democratic primary, failing to crack even the top three. Mary Miller is a very distant third and has been mathematically eliminated. That leaves just two candidates, former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who ran and narrowly … [Read more...] about Maryland’s First All Mail-In Election Goes To Overtime In Baltimore Mayoral Primary
Queensland By-Elections, Demographics, and Trump’s Chances Of Re-Election
This upcoming Saturday, voters in two of the Australian State of Queensland will go to the polls for by-elections to replace resigned members. These byelections, just months before the scheduled state election, are an interesting test for both the Queensland government, but also for a theory of politics that extends far past the borders of Queensland. Starting with the … [Read more...] about Queensland By-Elections, Demographics, and Trump’s Chances Of Re-Election