DDHQ’s election research on applications of correlated simulations was recently published in the Harvard Data Science Review. We figured out that with some minor mathematical simplification, we could simulate elections faster than we were previously able to. Our strategy for faster simulations was centered around the fact that it is much easier, computationally, for a computer … [Read more...] about DDHQ’s 2022 Forecasting Model Was Published in the Harvard Data Science Review
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DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Primaries in Illinois, New York, Colorado, Oklahoma, & Utah
Morning Headlines In the most expensive primary thus far through the 2022 election cycle, Southern Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey is heavily favored over Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Venture Capitalist Jesse Sullivan. Donald Trump visited Illinois this weekend and offered his endorsement of Bailey, attempting to counteract Hedge Fund Manager Ken Griffin's $50 … [Read more...] about DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Primaries in Illinois, New York, Colorado, Oklahoma, & Utah
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Gillum Indicted, SCOTUS Rulings, & Gubernatorial Developments
Morning Headlines Former Mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday. The jury returned a 21 count indictment against Gillum for conspiracy, wire fraud, and making false statements related to his campaign. Gillum, 42, allegedly diverted money raised during his campaign -- which he … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Gillum Indicted, SCOTUS Rulings, & Gubernatorial Developments
DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Election Day Afternoon Edition
Morning Headlines The most high-profile race of the night is the Alabama Republican Senate runoff between Katie Britt and Mo Brooks. Brooks managed to beat out Michael Durant for second place in the initial primary results, but carried only 29.2% of the vote to Britt's 44.7%. In a now deleted tweet, Brooks begged Trump for re-endorsement after the primary, “Richard Burr … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: Election Day Afternoon Edition
Election Results: Alaska US House At-Large Special Top-Four Primary
It's an election Saturday in Alaska, where voters are heading to the polls to fill the vacancy in the state's lone US House district. The seat is vacant after Republican Don Young unexpectedly passed away back in March. Former Rep. Young served Alaska in the House for 49 years and was always a fierce advocate for his state. There are 48 candidates running to succeed him. The … [Read more...] about Election Results: Alaska US House At-Large Special Top-Four Primary