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2019-20 Gubernatorial Ratings (November 8, 2019)

November 8, 2019 · 2:27 PM EST

Democratic Win in Kentucky Proves Candidates Still Matter

by Ryan Matsumoto November 6, 2019 · 10:37 AM EST

On Tuesday, voters in Kentucky headed to the polls to vote in elections for governor and other state executive offices. Democratic state Attorney General Andy Beshear defeated Republican Gov. Matt Bevin 49.2 percent to 48.8 percent, a margin of just 5150 votes out of 1,442,622 votes cast.

Beshear…

7 Things I Think I Think After the 2019 Elections

by Nathan L. Gonzales November 6, 2019 · 8:45 AM EST

Voters in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Virginia were gracious enough to go to the polls on Tuesday and give us some tangible results to chew over with 12 months to go before the 2020 elections. Here are some thoughts.

Kentucky was not an upset. Inside Elections changed its rating on the governor’s…

Job Opening: Analyst - Reporter for Inside Elections

by Nathan L. Gonzales October 29, 2019 · 8:23 PM EDT

With the election cycle heating up, we’re looking to add to the Inside Elections team with an Analyst / Reporter. 

I’m looking for someone who will contribute to Inside Elections’ nonpartisan coverage of campaigns through reporting, writing, and analysis, contributing to the race ratings, and…

California 25: Legitimate Opportunity or Mirage?

by Nathan L. Gonzales October 28, 2019 · 1:52 PM EDT

A Democratic House member resigns but is it really at risk of a Republican takeover?

Less than a year after getting elected to Congress, Democratic Rep. Katie Hill announced her resignation from California’s 25th District amidst allegations of inappropriate relationships with staffers. On one…

2020 House Ratings (October 28, 2019)

October 28, 2019 · 1:51 PM EDT

Colorado Senate: Rocky Terrain for Republicans

by Leah Askarinam October 25, 2019 · 2:30 PM EDT

With impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump around the corner, a handful of senators have landed in the national spotlight.

In a heated exchange, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner pointed out that dynamic to reporters at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce last week. “Why is it when you all…

New York 11: The Big Apple’s Purple Island

by Leah Askarinam October 25, 2019 · 2:29 PM EDT

Republicans are heading to the city in their quest for the majority.

While urban areas have recently eluded Republicans, there’s one exception: Staten Island, where Republicans have historically prevailed in the toughest circumstances. That came to an end — or at least a pause — when Democrat Max…

Candidate Conversation - Jeremy Staat (R)

October 25, 2019 · 2:28 PM EDT

Candidate Conversation - Jeremy Staat (R)

California’s 8th District — Rating: Solid Republican

Interview Date: Oct. 22, 2019

Date of Birth: Oct. 10, 1976 (Bakersville, Calif.)

Education: Bakersfield College (attended 1994-96); Arizona State Univ. (attended 1996-98, bachelor’s 2009); Liberty…

Louisiana Governor: Key Takeaways from the Primary Election

by Ryan Matsumoto October 14, 2019 · 11:49 AM EDT

The recent race in Louisiana may not be a bellwether, but it’s more evidence of the growing geographic divide in the country. 

On Saturday, voters in Louisiana headed to the polls to vote in the primary election for governor. Louisiana has a “jungle primary” system, where all candidates regardless…