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US Elections
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up

Democrats have outperformed Harris' 2024 numbers by about 10.5 points in recent special elections and by about 13.9 points in 2024 state races, signaling GOP weakness.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

If MAGAt Political Culture Collapsed in the Woods and No Traditional Media Were There To See It... - emptywheel

Democrats successfully defended a conservative seat in rural Louisiana on Saturday night, as Chasity Martinez defeated Republican Brad Daigle by a dominant 62-38 margin-a massive 37-point overperformance compared to the 2024 presidential result. Republicans had hoped to score their first legislative pickup of any kind during Donald Trump's second term, and they had good reason to think they might succeed in the 60th House District.
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