Long before we have the 2020 election, we have more work to do to flip seats this year. We’ve already looked at the 2019 governor elections, so today we’re going to look at the four states that have elections for… Read More ›
Elections
Elections in April 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in 2019, we’ve seen that enthusiasm for turning out to vote isn’t where it should be. I encourage you to… Read More ›
2019 Election Results: Where’s the Blue Wave?
I like to say, “If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election in America somewhere.” So far in 2019 there have been quite a number of elections. I publish a monthly calendar of all the elections I can find–here’s the March… Read More ›
This Wisconsin Supreme Court election needs your help
Wisconsin is a critically important state for Democrats, and winning the Supreme Court election happening there in one month is of the upmost importance. Why is this Supreme Court seat important? Wisconsin has a truly terrible record when it comes… Read More ›
Elections in March 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in March, there are 22 elections scheduled. If one of these is your district, make sure you vote! For everyone… Read More ›
Election Race Ratings: How Do They Get Determined?
We love to talk about the rating that any given election race gets, but do we know what all goes into that rating? Since the first ratings for the 2019 races and even the 2020 Senate races are starting to… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Chicago 2/26
With 2.7 million people and 53 seats up for election in a week, Chicago gets its own elections guide. Chicago elections are never dull, and this cycle we have an alderman accused of committing exhortion, controversy about the TIF funds,… Read More ›
Kamala Harris: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their own unique strengths to the table… Read More ›
A Possible Challenger to McConnell?
How much would you like to see Mitch McConnell lose his re-election in 2020? I’m not sure how to measure my desire to see that happen. Any reader of Political⚡Charge knows that I think McConnell is a grave danger to… Read More ›
2019 Elections: The Governors
Long before we have the 2020 election, we have more work to do to flip seats in 2019. Today we’re looking at the three gubernatorial races in 2019. All three of these governor’s races are only in the Lean column… Read More ›
Special Elections in February 2019
Look at any Tuesday and there is a high chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. Post midterms, we should expect a lot of movement–new governors asking state legislators to join their administration which then opens up… Read More ›
Special Elections in January 2019
Look at any Tuesday and there is a high chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. Post midterms, we should expect a lot of movement–new governors asking state legislators to join their administration which then opens up… Read More ›
Which Senate Seats are up for Re-Election in 2020?
We won the House, and now we’re coming for the Senate. Going into the 116th Congress, the Republicans have the Senate 53-47. The Democrats need to gain a net 4 seats to take back the Senate in 2020. While the… Read More ›
What’s Up With the 13 Midterm Races Too Close to Call?
Although we all want to see the results of the hotly contested midterms right away, I think we can all agree that we’d prefer that every vote gets counted, right? Here is where 13 of the biggest races stand as… Read More ›
The Midterms Continue: 2 Critical Runoff Races
It ain’t over ’til it’s over. We have two confirmed races from the midterms that are going to a runoff election and they are both really important. Mississippi – U.S. Senate Runoff – Nov. 27 Since none of the candidates… Read More ›
Midterms 2018: How was turnout?
The question everyone has is, in the end, did more people turn out and vote in these midterms? The answer is yes. In the 2014 midterms, 36.7% of eligible voters voted. In the 2018 midterms, at least 48.5% of eligible… Read More ›
Midterms 2018: Voting Rights & More Flips
As more votes are tallied in the too-close-to-call races, the midterm election results are becoming clearer. And, oh, do I have great news for you about the state legislative races! Let me catch you up on the latest news and… Read More ›
Midterms 2018: The Big Stories & a Few You Missed
So what happened in the Midterms? Honestly, there are so many stories, I will have to break them up into a couple of posts. But for today, let’s get started with the biggest stories and some of the quieter stories… Read More ›
This Week’s Voter Registration Deadlines
You can’t vote unless you’re registered. Help get this voter registration information to your friends, family, and social media followers in the following states. ALABAMA Deadline to register by mail, online, or in person is October 22. Registration info HERE… Read More ›
The 37 States That Offer Early Voting
If you vote early, not only will you have peace of mind, but then you’ll be freed up to help others on Election Day! And with 37 states (plus DC) offering either Early Voting, All-Mail Voting, or a combo of… Read More ›
