While there are a few races that are too early/close to call in Alaska (specifically in HD-15’s Republican primary, where an R incumbent who caucuses with Democrats is down by 4 votes) the Desk is ready to cast its first ratings for Alaska and Wyoming’s state legislatures. We will update ratings accordingly should any results change after recounts and provisional ballots. AK … [Read more...] about Analyzing AK & WY’s State Legislatures Post-Primary
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Alaska And Wyoming Primary Wrap Up
Wyoming: State Treasurer Mark Gordon defeated 5 other candidate to emerge as the GOP’s nominee for Governor. Gordon defeated national GOP donor Foster Freis, who received a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. Tuesday’s results are colored by one of the most negativity-laden campaigns in the history of Wyoming politics. Debates on the campaign trail were, at … [Read more...] about Alaska And Wyoming Primary Wrap Up
Decision Desk Results August 21, 2018
You can find our results for tonight's primaries here. We have a refreshed DDHQ/Øptimus legislative model out today (signup is free) and the key races to watch are: Wyoming House Pre-primary a 90% Safe R district Wyoming Senate Pre-primary a 97% Safe R district Alaska House Pre-primary a 90% Safe R district You can read the full legislative update … [Read more...] about Decision Desk Results August 21, 2018
Race Preview- Wyoming and Alaska
As we round the end of the primary season, Wyoming and Alaska, two states with excellent dark skies, cast their rounds. Wyoming Polls close tonight at 7pm local time (9pm EDT) and right out of the gate, the race to watch is the Republican gubernatorial contest. Investor Foster Friess is the slight favorite, having won a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, but he … [Read more...] about Race Preview- Wyoming and Alaska