All articles tagged with #election 2023
Democrat Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, marking a significant political shift and bucking a six-decade trend of no party holding consecutive terms. Her victory is seen as a rejection of President Trump and continues her political rise from Congress to governor.
A recent Washington Post-Schar School poll shows support for Virginia Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones has dropped due to a texting scandal, leading to a tie with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, while the governor's race remains competitive with Democrat Abigail Spanberger maintaining a lead. The scandal has not significantly impacted the governor's race, and voters' opinions vary based on demographics and political leanings, with issues like the economy and political violence influencing voter decisions.
Democrat Derek Tran has won the election for the U.S. House seat in California's 45th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Republican Michelle Steel. Tran, a U.S. Army veteran and son of Vietnamese refugees, will be the first Vietnamese American to represent the district, which is centered in Orange County. The race was one of the last to be called, with Tran taking the lead 11 days post-election as mail ballots were counted. Steel had previously flipped the seat in 2020.
Ruben Gallego has won the Arizona Senate race, defeating Republican candidate Kari Lake. This victory marks a significant win for the Democratic Party in the state.
Donald Trump won the presidential election against Kamala Harris, defying polls that predicted a close race. The Pew Research Center's Courtney Kennedy suggests that polls underestimated Trump's support due to a higher survey participation rate among Democrats compared to Republicans. Despite improvements in polling methods, challenges remain in accurately capturing Republican voter sentiment. The election highlighted the economy as a key issue, with voters favoring Trump's approach over the Biden administration's performance.
The hip-hop community has had mixed reactions to Donald Trump's presidential victory, reflecting a long-standing fascination with the controversial figure. While some artists like 50 Cent and Waka Flocka have shown support, others like Cardi B and Chuck D have expressed disappointment and criticism. Azealia Banks and Lil Pump have also voiced their opinions, with Banks flip-flopping on her support and Pump celebrating Trump's win. The responses highlight the diverse political views within the hip-hop world.
Vice President Kamala Harris held a series of rallies in Pennsylvania, featuring performances by celebrities like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ricky Martin, to energize voters ahead of the election. The events, dubbed "Vote for Freedom Concerts," emphasized women's rights and the importance of voting, with Harris making stops in cities including Scranton, Allentown, and Philadelphia. Notably, Taylor Swift, who had previously endorsed Harris, was absent, attending a football game instead.
In the latest Des Moines Register Mediacom Iowa Poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 3 percentage points among likely voters, though within the margin of error. This has energized both Democratic and Republican voters, with Democrats seeing a potential upset and Republicans urged to not take the state for granted. Other polls, like Emerson College, still show Trump with a significant lead. The Iowa Poll's unique approach considers current events affecting voter behavior, and Harris' support is notably strong among younger, college-educated, and older female voters.
Prediction markets have shifted away from Donald Trump as the election nears, with Kamala Harris now leading in several platforms. PredictIt shows Harris's contract at 54 cents, up from 42 cents a week ago, while Trump's has dropped to 51 cents. Similar trends are seen on Kalshi and IBKR Forecast Trader, where Harris's odds surged dramatically. This shift is attributed to recent news events, including backlash from a Trump rally and favorable polling for Harris in key states. Despite this, 538's analysis still gives Trump a slight edge, and a Republican sweep remains narrowly favored in some models.
The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, has proposed a national service scheme for 18-year-olds if they win the upcoming general election. The plan includes mandatory community service or selective military training, aiming to foster a sense of national pride and purpose. While the scheme would be legally required, it would not involve conscription into the armed forces. Details on implementation, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance remain unclear, with a full rollout expected by 2029 if the Tories win. The estimated cost is £2.5 billion, funded partly by cracking down on tax evasion and reallocating existing funds.
Democrats have picked up wins in several key races in the 2023 elections. In Mississippi, Republican Tate Reeves has won reelection as governor despite facing scandal over misspent federal funds. Virginia Democrats have swept the legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly and preventing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin from securing a GOP trifecta. Democrat Daniel McCaffrey has won a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, giving Democrats a majority. Democrat Schuyler VanValkenburg has unseated an incumbent Republican in the Virginia state Senate. Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated "Central Park 5," has won a New York City Council seat.
Mississippi voters cast their ballots in a closely contested governor's race between Republican incumbent Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley. Republicans have dominated the state for the past 20 years, but Democrats are making a strong push for a rare statewide victory in the Deep South. Reeves touts the state's momentum in job creation and education, while Presley criticizes him for refusing to expand Medicaid and promises to clean up government corruption. If no candidate receives at least 50% of the vote, a runoff is possible.
A programming error in Northampton County's voting machines caused votes to flip when voters split their votes on retention questions for Superior Court judges. County Executive Lamont McClure expressed frustration but assured that all votes will be counted. Poll workers resorted to using provisional ballots after the error was discovered, and the county plans to flip the results during the post-election canvass. The Northampton County Republican Committee intends to appeal the decision. This is not the first time the county has experienced issues with the ES&S voting machines.
Key races to watch in the upcoming 2023 Michigan election include the mayoral race in Grosse Pointe Park between incumbent Mayor Michelle Hodges and City Councilwoman Christine Gallagher, the mayoral race in Inkster between Mayor Patrick Wimberly, who faces a federal bribery charge, and defense attorney Byron Nolen, and the mayoral race in Westland between interim Mayor Mike Londeau and state Rep. Kevin Coleman. In Oakland County, voters in cities like Berkley, Ferndale, and Madison Heights will decide on recreational marijuana and potentially elect their first Black members to city councils. In Macomb County, Eastpointe will see a mayoral contest between former city councilman Michael Klinefelt and retired educator Mary Hall-Rayford, while Warren will experience a major leadership shift with longtime Mayor Jim Fouts being term-limited out of office and State Rep. Lori Stone running for mayor against the city's human resources director George Dimas.
Argentina is holding a general election on Sunday to choose a new president, vice president, members of the National Congress, and provincial governors. The main presidential candidates include Javier Milei, a far-right populist leader advocating for radical economic policies; Patricia Bullrich, a former security minister from the centre-right coalition; and Sergio Massa, the current minister of economy and the main candidate for the governing Peronist coalition. The outgoing president, Alberto Fernandez, is not running for re-election. The key issues in the election include the struggling economy, high inflation, international debt, trade deals, climate change, and the future of abortion rights. Polls suggest Milei is leading, but a runoff election is expected if no candidate secures 45% of the vote or a 10-point lead.