Five Thoughts After the Mississippi Senate Race
The GOP majority shifted from 52-48 in January 2017 to 53-47 in January 2019.
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Politics · 115th Congress
4 House Races Remain Uncalled, Previously Projected Race in California Narrows
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins her run-off against Democrat Mike Espy next Tuesday in Mississippi, Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority.
Politics · 115th Congress
Ohio Race Was Worth Millions to Outside Groups in August. Now? Not So Much
A survey for O’Connor’s campaign in September found the race was nearly tied, with Balderson up 47 percent to 46 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Poll Shows Tight Race in Georgia’s 6th District
Handel led McBath 49 percent to 47 percent in the race for the suburban Atlanta seat. Four percent were undecided.
Politics · 115th Congress
Something Old, Something New, Someone Appointed, Neither Blue
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) The Senate now has 51 Republicans, 47 Democrats and two independents who caucus with Democrats.
Politics · 115th Congress
With Troy Balderson’s Official Win in Ohio, Debate About Trump Effect Returns
An Emerson College survey released the day before the election showed it 47-46 percent for O’Connor.
Politics · 115th Congress
For Former Felons, Voting Rights Could Be a Click Away
Alabama left it to individual clerks to determine who was eligible until 2017, when the governor signed a law that defined morale turpitude as one of 47 crimes, although people convicted of some of
Politics · 115th Congress
South Carolina’s Mark Sanford Falls in GOP Primary
Katie Arrington was leading Sanford 51 percent to 47 percent when The Associated Press called the race.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Grimm Leads Donovan by Double Digits
Grimm received 47 percent of likely voters’ support compared to Donovan’s 37 percent while 16 percent said they did not know or had no opinion.
How Vulnerable is Deb Fischer in Nebraska?
likely voters conducted by Meeting Street Research for the Fischer campaign, however, showed the senator with a 51-34 percent advantage over Raybould in a head-to-head matchup and Republicans with a 47
Politics · 115th Congress
At the Races: Is Lesko’s Win in the Desert a Mirage?
Lesko garnered 53 percent of the vote compared to Democrat Hiral Tipirneni’s 47 percent. That Tipirneni came within single digits had some Republicans sounding the alarm.
Politics · 115th Congress
Republican Debbie Lesko Wins Arizona Special Election
The Associated Press called the race with Lesko leading Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, 53 percent to 47 percent in early ballots, which accounted for an estimated 75 percent of the total votes cast, according
Politics · 115th Congress
The Fight for a Disappearing District in Pennsylvania
“It’s kind of lame, to be honest with you,” Joseph Obenour, a 47-year-old nurse from Cuddy, said of the changing districts after a rally for Lamb in Moon Township last week.
New Pennsylvania Map, New Pennsylvania House Ratings
Of course, the new map is fresh and incumbents and challengers are still making decisions, but here’s a start: 1st District (Brian Fitzpatrick, R) Clinton over Trump, 49-47 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
First-Term Presidents and State of the Union Big Asks
The GOP started with thin margins — 48 senators to the Democrats’ 47 and one independent, and a House advantage of 221-213 with one independent.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Independents Can Help GOP Withstand Blue Wave
Gillespie was unable to expand the Republican reach to independents though he won them 50 percent to 47 percent.
Rating Change: Meehan Seat More Vulnerable for GOP
Recent presidential results:Hillary Clinton carried it over Donald Trump, 49 percent to 47 percent in 2016; Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama 50 percent to 49 percent in 2012, according to calculations
Politics · 115th Congress
Rating Change: Democratic Prospects Improve in Kansas House Race
Kevin Yoder, has been getting attention for a few years now, and even more so after Clinton narrowly carried it over Trump, 47 percent to 46 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
At the Races: Wabash College, Swamp Critters and More
Heller led Titus 47 percent to 45 percent, within the poll’s 4-point margin of error, the Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported.
11 Things I Think I Think After the Special Elections
The Democratic excitement about Georgia’s 6th District began with Trump’s narrow 48-47 percent victory over Clinton there, even though Mitt Romney handily carried it 61-38 percent in 2012 over President