Two months out from Election Day 2023, perhaps the most exciting contest to watch is the battle for control of the Virginia State Legislature. At this moment, Democrats hold a narrow 22-17-1 majority in the State Senate while the Republicans enjoy a slim 50-46 majority in the House of Delegates, so both chambers could conceivably be won by either party. Ballotpedia … [Read more...] about Parties Finalize Fall Strategies Ahead of High-Stakes Battle for Control of the Virginia Legislature
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Why Ohio’s Issue 1 Special Election is Taking Center Stage this August
Ohio is preparing for a Special Election on August 8th, a stage for the heavily publicized and costly battle around Issue 1. Backed by the Ohio state GOP, a YES vote on Issue 1 would increase the difficulty for Ohio voters to pass constitutional amendments through ballot questions, requiring 60% of voters to affirm a new constitutional amendment, an increase from the current … [Read more...] about Why Ohio’s Issue 1 Special Election is Taking Center Stage this August
Roe Overturn Led to Historic Realignment in 2022 Midterms
The strength of education polarization broke historical precedent in 2022 US House races, overpowering “down-ballot lag,” which occurs when changes in partisan patterns appear first at the presidential level, to drive continued realignment during this midterm cycle. Education polarization drove rapid and notable realignment between the 2012 and 2020 presidential elections, and … [Read more...] about Roe Overturn Led to Historic Realignment in 2022 Midterms
Dems Flip Wisconsin Supreme Court With Protasiewicz Victory
Last night Wisconsin voters turned the ideological balance of the their state's Supreme Court, handing Democrats in the state, and potentially nationally, a major victory. Thanks to the retirement of Republican Justice Patience Roggensack, the GOP’s slim 4-3 advantage was on the line in this highly-watched contest. Democratic-backed Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Janet … [Read more...] about Dems Flip Wisconsin Supreme Court With Protasiewicz Victory
There is a Lot At Stake in Today’s Wisconsin State Supreme Court Election
Liberals are poised to flip the Wisconsin State Supreme Court from years of conservative control. The 2023 retirement of conservative Justice Patience Roggensack leaves a 3-3 ideological split between the six remaining justices, meaning the election tonight to replace Roggensack will be decisive. Liberal Janet Protasiewicz faces conservative Dan Kelly in tonight’s general … [Read more...] about There is a Lot At Stake in Today’s Wisconsin State Supreme Court Election