By John Isaacs Flash Senate race updates (September 9, 2020): New Hampshire: Corky Messner, a lawyer, won the Republican primary to face Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D). Massachusetts: Sen. Edward Markey (D) easily turned back the primary challenge from Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (D) 55%-45%. Kansas: Republicans think they dodged a bullet when Kris Kobach (R) […]
Political Analysis
Competitiveness and fundraising of 2020 U.S. Senate races
Want a detailed look at each 2020 Senate race to gauge competitiveness, fundraising and anecdotes all in one place? This chart by Riley Newman does just that. Newman works with our experts at Council for a Livable World to provide up-to-date information and prospects for candidates. View chart “Political Experts” and their most recent projection dates used here are […]
2020 House Elections: Democratic Advantage
By John Isaacs The 2020 congressional races continue to show positive indicators for candidates who support CLW policies and our vision of a more livable world. Currently, Democrats hold 233 seats to the Republicans’ 196, giving them a 37-seat advantage. Thus far, all signs point to Democratic retention of House control, even perhaps enlarging that […]
Important political development: Odds of Senate changing hands increase dramatically
By John Isaacs A series of recent developments has increased the chances of Senate control changing hands and Senator Mitch McConnell being ousted as Majority Leader. The authoritative Cook Political Report recently wrote that the odds of Democrats taking control have increased to almost 50-50. It will take a net Democratic gain three or four […]
A Look at 2020 House Elections
By John Isaacs After a 40-seat Democratic gain in the 2018 House election, Republicans are hoping to regain control of the House while Democrats will be trying to consolidate their gains. Update Feb. 26, 2020 from Hotline’s Wake-Up Call: As Sanders emerges as the frontrunner to clinch the Democratic nomination, his primary opponents have made fears […]
