The Democrats have the slimmest of majorities in the House, and there are 5 special elections coming up to fill vacant seats.
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July 2020: Special Elections and Primaries
Is it Tuesday? Well then, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in America. Do you want to help boost turnout in 2020 and help to increase awareness of elections? If so, please vote if there is an election happening in… Read More ›
Here’s Why Trump Can’t Cancel the Election
The very thought of it could give you nightmares. What if Trump simply cancelled the election on November 3 and refused to leave office? It’s a concern that has been circulating on social media for a while now, and re-ignited… Read More ›
Checking In On the Blue Wave
Since we have a short breather before the impeachment hearings start back up again, I thought we should take a moment to check in on how Democrats have been faring in elections. First up, our big win on Saturday. John… Read More ›
2019 Elections: One Race Left To Go!
The 2019 elections are NOT over! If you’ve been keeping track, you know that there were three governorships on the line, but we only know the results of two of them: The Democrats flipped Kentucky (woohoo!), and the Republicans held… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Secretaries of State
Long before we have the 2020 election, we have work to do to flip and protect seats this year. Today we’re going to look at the three states that have elections for their Secretaries of State next month. Whoever… Read More ›
Help Re-Elect the Deep South’s Only Democratic Governor
We have an opportunity in 4 short weeks to re-elect Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the Deep South’s only Democratic governor. Now I know you guys are sharp. You’re thinking, “Hold on. There are big statewide elections in November this… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Attorneys General
Long before we have the 2020 election, we have work to do to flip seats this year. We’ve already looked at the 2019 governor elections and the 2019 state legislative elections, so today we’re going to look at the three states… Read More ›
2019 Elections: The State Legislatures
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 ›
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 ›
4 Key Target States for Voting Rights in 2019
The fight for voting rights can never cease. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee is wasting no time after the midterms to identify their next target states where they’ll be investing resources in the fight for better voting rights for all…. Read More ›
Special (& Primary!) Elections in March 2018
There are 2 state primaries and 6 special elections scheduled in March 2018. For the special elections, click on the district number (courtesy of Ballotpedia) to get the information you need such as: a map outlining the district, why the… Read More ›
Special Elections in February 2018
These are the 15 special elections scheduled in February 2018. Click on the district number (courtesy of Ballotpedia) to get the information you need such as: a map outlining the district, why the seat is having a special election, who… Read More ›