Why are there so many uncontested elections at the local level?
On this episode: It might come as a bit of a surprise that between 2018 and 2023, over half of the elections that took place were uncontested, meaning that there was one, or even zero, candidates vyin...
12 Dec 202422min
How will vacancies created by Trump’s cabinet nominations be filled?
On this episode: As incoming president Donald Trump looks to staff his incoming administration, several of his top appointments are leaving behind active roles as elected representatives – like Senato...
5 Dec 202418min
How split ticket voting impacted races across the country
On this episode: Split-ticket voting, also known as ticket splitting, occurs when voters choose candidates from different parties in a single election — voting Republican Donald Trump for president an...
3 Dec 202426min
Why do recounts happen?
On this episode: Political recounts typically occur in the event of a close margin of victory, following accusations of election fraud, or due to the possibility of administrative errors. They can eit...
26 Nov 202414min
MI & MN lose trifecta status for D's + looking ahead to '25 in NJ & VA
On this episode: As a result of the 2024 elections, two Democratic trifectas were lost. Republicans gained a majority in the Michigan House and at least a tie in the Minnesota House, breaking the Demo...
22 Nov 202412min
Two historic recalls in CA + '24's national recall trends w/ Joshua Spivak
On this episode: California voters recalled both Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Nov. 5. The recalls are first-of-their-kind, with Thao being the first Oa...
20 Nov 202419min
Republicans win House, deliver Trump federal trifecta
On this episode: Major networks and outlets began calling the House of Representatives for Republicans throughout the day on Wednesday, and AP officially did late in the evening. By retaining control ...
14 Nov 202419min
Scott Rasmussen’s perspective on polling in the ‘24 cycle
On this episode: Veteran pollster and political analyst Scott Rasmussen was one of the first experts to call a victory for president elect Donald Trump on the night of November 5th. Hear his thoughts ...
12 Nov 202429min
