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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"2024 Primaries: Down-Ballot Intrigue and Senate Control Shift"

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set for a rematch in the 2024 US presidential election after securing their parties' nominations, while intrigue surrounds down-ballot races in the upcoming primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. Key races include the Ohio Senate race and special election, a challenge to incumbent congressman Danny Davis in Illinois, and a special election in California to replace Kevin McCarthy. Additionally, there are efforts to protest Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Arizona, with self-help guru Marianne Williamson re-entering the presidential race and urging supporters to cast a ballot for her.

via The Guardian US|

#down-ballot-races #key-races #politics

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

"Key Highlights from the 2024 Presidential Primary Races"

Down-ballot races are in focus during Tuesday's primaries as the 2024 election season heats up, with President Biden and Donald Trump securing their party nominations for a general-election rematch, while voters across all states and U.S. territories will be choosing their party's nominee for president leading up to the summer conventions. Key issues such as abortion, climate, and the economy will play a significant role in the upcoming election.

via The Washington Post|

#candidates #down-ballot-races #election-2024

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

The Democratic Party's Loss of State Agriculture Policy Control: What Went Wrong?

Democrats have lost control of state agriculture commissioner positions in 12 states in the South and Midwest, including Kentucky, where Republicans now occupy all 12 seats. This shift reflects the decline of the Democratic Party in the region and the Republicans' focus on down-ballot races. Agriculture commissioners have significant influence over issues such as pesticide regulation and animal disease outbreaks. Republicans have successfully applied their core message of free markets and limited government to these positions, while Democrats have struggled to connect with rural voters and have often prioritized urban agendas.

via The New York Times|

#agriculture-commissioner #democrats #down-ballot-races

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Impact of a Potential Trump Indictment on Politics and Campaigns.

Republicans are concerned that the indictment of former President Donald Trump could have a negative impact on down-ballot races in the next federal elections. GOP strategists and pollsters suggest that candidates should pivot away from questions about Trump's indictment and focus on issues such as the economy, crime, and President Joe Biden's shortcomings. Some propose tying charges to concerns over violent crime and "cancel culture." However, getting mired in the details of Trump's conduct could also alienate swing voters. The exact charges against Trump are not yet known, but he is being investigated in New York City over money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.

via ABC News|

#donald-trump #down-ballot-races #gop-strategists