While the country has been focusing on the presidential race at the Democratic Convention this week, I thought it’d be good to look into the latest news from a handful of critical Senate races. Doug Jones (D) – Alabama I… Read More ›
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Election Results from July 14
Yesterday, there were some big elections in Maine, Texas, and Alabama. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. Alabama Senate Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions was hoping to win the primary in a bid to win back his old Senate seat,… Read More ›
A Simple Reason Why Turnout Surged on Super Tuesday
To win in November, we’re going to need to turn out in droves. So whenever I read that turnout went up significantly for a particular election, I want to learn what went right so we can replicate it. And it… Read More ›
4 Ways to Help Sara Gideon Flip Susan Collins’ Senate Seat in Maine
Want to help kick Susan Collins (R-Maine) out of the Senate? Susan Collins voted to appoint Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court even after he was credibly accused of sexual assault and lacked the temperament expected of a justice of… Read More ›
Take Action Tuesday: Amplify Voices
A government of, by, and for the people. That means in order for our democracy to work, we need to be involved and make our voices be heard. This Take Action Tuesday, we are going to do exactly that —… Read More ›
Time for Some Good News
Bad news get shared a lot more than good news. Which is always unfortunate, but these days it seems harder and harder to find any good news. So here are a few stories that I wanted to share. ✦ Yesterday,… Read More ›
Election 2020: Taking Back the Senate
Yes, we want the White House, but without the Senate, we won’t be able to enact the big changes that our country needs. So, while you keep an eye on the presidential race, keep a lookout for the critical Senate… 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 ›
10 State Legislative Houses that could Flip
The midterms aren’t just an opportunity to provide a check on Trump and his administration by flipping the House in Congress, but by flipping houses in state legislatures, too. As we enter the midterms, Democrats currently have control (that is, a… Read More ›
June 12: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in six (6) states today. Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia have their midterm primary elections, and Wisconsin has 2 special elections. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot… Read More ›
Maine 6/12 Primary: At a Glance
Maine has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 12. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information to… Read More ›
Maine’s Instant Runoff Experiment
Maine has its midterm primary election on June 12. That election will feature the nation’s first instant runoff to determine the winners for any race where the top candidate does not garner 50% or more of the votes. This is… Read More ›
When is Your State’s 2018 Primary?
(Revised to reflect new primary dates for NY) In November 2018, Americans will go to the polls to vote for thousands of elected positions. Which positions? Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, 33 U.S. Senators, 36 Governors, thousands… Read More ›