Updating the Down-Ballot Statewide Races
In 2024, there are 10 contests for attorney general, 7 for secretary of state, and 5 for lieutenant governorships that…
The State Legislatures: Several Key Battleground Chambers Remain Toss-ups
In our second and most likely final pre-election handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, we find 13…
Abortion Rights, Elections, Criminal Justice, and Much More: The 2024 State Ballot Issues to Watch
States will ask voters to decide on many key ballot issues this year, dealing with high-profile issues such as reproductive…
2024’s Races for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Lieutenant Governor: An Update
Battleground states North Carolina and Pennsylvania stand out for hosting competitive statewide down-ballot races this year as we survey Attorney…
2024’s Battleground State Legislative Chambers
In our first handicapping of state legislature control of the 2024 cycle, we find 12 chambers that are competitive: either…
The State Supreme Court Skirmishes
State supreme court elections are often ignored by the public and the media, but they can have a dramatic impact…
This Year’s Key Attorney General and Secretary of State Races
The once low-profile contests for attorney general and secretary of state continue to be important for driving policy outcomes in…
Ohio Abortion Vote Leads List of Key 2023 Statewide Ballot Issues
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — In six states this November, voters will be asked to weigh in on statewide
The Republicans’ ‘Excess Seat’ Edge in State Legislatures
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Where Both Parties Overperform in the House, 2023 Edition
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — Two years ago, we began looking at the states that produced “excess” House seats
Almanac of American Politics Excerpt: The House Districts of Brooklyn and Queens
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The 2023 and 2024 Attorney General and Secretary of State Races
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How the Rookie Governors are Performing So Far
KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE — Governors seem to be strikingly popular these days, especially compared to national political figures
What Happened in the States
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Secretary of State and Attorney General: What to Watch for Next Week in Key Statewide Contests
Dear Readers: Crystal Ball Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson is analyzing several categories of state-level races for us this cycle. This