As Americans head to the polls next week, there are three major prizes at stake. Republicans currently control all three of these prizes: the governorships in Kentucky and Mississippi and majority control of the Virginia General Assembly, composed of the state House of Delegates and the state Senate. In an […] Read more »
Yes, late-breaking and undecided voters do exist — and matter
In today’s highly polarized political times, you might think that undecided, late-breaking voters are an extinct species — akin to the passenger pigeon and the Dodo bird. But ahead of this November’s gubernatorial races in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi, the Democratic Governors Association believes they certainly exist. And the organization […] Read more »
Could deep-blue Maryland elect Republican Larry Hogan to the U.S. Senate?
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s popularity has dipped from record-high territory, but residents still overwhelmingly approve of his performance — so much so they endorsed him as a potential challenger to a well-established Democratic senator, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds. CONT. Erin Cox, Rachel Chason & Scott Clement, Washington […] Read more »
Louisiana Governor: Nationalized Trends Emerge as Runoff Looms
From its use of Napoleonic Code to its carnival celebrations, Louisiana is unique among the states. Still, this weekend’s electoral festivities proved that even the Bayou State is conforming to national trends. Despite a healthy approval rating, Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) was forced into a runoff. Edwards polled at […] Read more »
Louisiana Governor: Key Takeaways from the Primary Election
The recent race in Louisiana may not be a bellwether, but it’s more evidence of the growing geographic divide in the country. … The big takeaway from Saturday’s results is that the urban/rural divide that expanded in the 2016 Presidential election is continuing for downballot elections. CONT. Ryan Matsumoto, Inside […] Read more »
A Democratic governor in the deep South is on the verge of reelection
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, is facing off against opponents from both political parties in Saturday’s jungle gubernatorial primary, in which all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, run against each other. If Edwards can emerge with greater than 50% of the vote, he’ll win reelection outright. If he […] Read more »