Many states released redistricting proposals this week, so Decision Desk HQ split our analysis in two articles. Our first analysis covered Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Nebraska, and other lesser developments. Today’s article (re)examines states that initially focused on legislative lines or that released maps later in the week: Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, and Ohio. Alaska The Last … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 2 (AK, CO, IA, OH)
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Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 1 (AR, ID, IN, NE)
The nationwide redistricting process accelerated this past week with more than ten states releasing provisional maps or redistricting materials. Decision Desk Headquarters split our analysis into two parts: the states that included Congressional districts in their proposals at the time of writing and the states that focused on legislative lines. Arkansas Arkansas is an … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Mid-September Proposed Maps Part 1 (AR, ID, IN, NE)
Redistricting: Oregon and Colorado Release Preliminary Maps
Two states, Oregon and Colorado, released preliminary redistricting maps on September 3rd. This first step in Oregon’s redistricting process involved releasing multiple, different maps, each drawn by a different group of state legislators. Colorado began its redistricting process months ago with public input forums for the state’s new redistricting commission. Colorado’s recent … [Read more...] about Redistricting: Oregon and Colorado Release Preliminary Maps
Breaking Down the Results of the Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections
Ohio held two Congressional Special Election primaries on Tuesday, August 3rd. Both the Democratic primary in OH-11 and the Republican primary in OH-15 were competitive contests. There were no consequences to waging factional battles of influence and supremacy because both seats are safe for their respective parties. Congressional Black Caucus-endorsed (CBC) County Councilor … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Results of the Ohio Congressional Special Primary Elections
Interactive: See which House Incumbents Have (or Haven’t) Already Filed for Re-Election in 2020
Today, guest contributor Jon Prevo, working with contributor Noah Rudnick, brings you the latest information on incumbents that have filed for re-election in Congress. To give some interactivity to the House 2020 Contest, I've included the above data representation vis-à-vis Tableau that shows all the 116th Congress members who have filed their FEC F2 forms, whether … [Read more...] about Interactive: See which House Incumbents Have (or Haven’t) Already Filed for Re-Election in 2020