It seems weird to say just hours after the FBI raided Donald Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago, but last night was a good night for the former President. Trump’s chosen candidates won two contested primaries yesterday, including a potentially crucial nomination in swing-state Wisconsin. Meanwhile, one of the most progressive Democrats in the nation survived her own surprise primary … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
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Election Results: Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia Primaries, Texas Primary Runoffs, and the Minnesota 1st Special
It’s Election Day in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas! DDHQ will have the most up-to-the-minute election results which you can find at results.decisiondeskHQ.com. Polls close in Georgia at 7 p.m. (EDT), Alabama and Texas at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) (an hour later in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties), and Arkansas at 7:30 (CDT) Be sure to check out our preview looking at … [Read more...] about Election Results: Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia Primaries, Texas Primary Runoffs, and the Minnesota 1st Special
Minnesota GOP Party Chair Resigns after amid Scandals and Accusations
Minnesota Republican party leader Jennifer Carnahan was forced to resign from her position on August 19th after subordinates alleged she created a toxic workplace and ignored cases of sexual misconduct. Carnahan’s resignation is the latest episode in an evolving scandal within the Minnesota GOP that leaves the party “morally bankrupt.” This crisis tarnishes the state party’s … [Read more...] about Minnesota GOP Party Chair Resigns after amid Scandals and Accusations
State Spotlight: Minnesota, From 2012 to Today, Pt. 2
Today we'll continue our look at Minnesota's competitive House elections. We will focus now on the districts where Republicans are in serious danger, MN-2 and MN-3. Minnesota's 2nd congressional district - containing the cities of Eagan and Burnsville, south of Minneapolis - would probably be competitive even in a neutral national environment. Represented by freshman … [Read more...] about State Spotlight: Minnesota, From 2012 to Today, Pt. 2
State Spotlight: Minnesota, From 2012 to Today, Pt. 1
Minnesota is one of the key states that will decide control of the House in this year's midterm election. And Minnesota is unique in at least one regard: this is probably the only state where Democrats could plausibly lose ground. Both MN-1 and MN-8 voted for Donald Trump by substantial margins in 2016, and the Democratic incumbents in both seats are departing to pursue other … [Read more...] about State Spotlight: Minnesota, From 2012 to Today, Pt. 1