Tag

Close Race

All articles tagged with #close race

politics20 minutes ago•5 min saved

Alaska’s Two Dan Sullivans Could Tilt a Close Senate Race Under Ranked-Choice Voting

Alaska’s U.S. Senate race features two candidates named Dan Sullivan—the incumbent Republican and a lesser-known Dan J. Sullivan—and analysts say ranked-choice voting can blunt vote-splitting, but many ballots still exhaust and won’t shift much unless the race is razor-thin or voters reliably rank backups; past elections show the effect is unpredictable, so the outcome hinges on voter education and turnout in a potentially pivotal contest.

via CNN|

#alaska #close-race #politics

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

Close Race Expected in New Jersey Governor Election

The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is highly competitive, with national attention due to the close polls, intense personal attacks, and high-profile endorsements from Trump and Obama. The election could break recent trends, as it would be the first time since the 1960s that a party wins three consecutive terms in the state, and voters are primarily concerned with affordability and high living costs.

via NPR|

#2025-election #close-race #jack-ciattarelli

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Poland's Presidential Race: A Tight Contest and Key Candidates

Poland's presidential election was extremely close, with exit polls showing a neck-and-neck race between Rafal Trzaskowski and his opponent, leading to uncertainty about the final outcome as votes were still being counted.

via The New York Times|

#close-race #poland #populist-nationalism

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Poland's Crucial Presidential Runoff Amidst Political Tensions and International Influence

Poland is holding a tightly contested presidential runoff between Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and historian Karol Nawrocki, with the outcome uncertain and potentially impacting the country's domestic reforms and foreign policy, especially regarding Ukraine and NATO.

via The Guardian|

#close-race #nawrocki #poland

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"1 Vote Makes All the Difference: Louisiana Candidate Wins Caddo Parish Election"

In a Louisiana election for parish sheriff, a candidate lost by just one vote out of over 43,000 cast, prompting a demand for a recount. The close race highlights the state's outdated voting machines, which lack an auditable paper trail. While absentee ballots will be recounted, in-person votes, which make up the majority, will essentially be refreshed due to the paperless system. Louisiana is the only state still using paperless touch screen voting machines, and the lack of a paper trail has drawn criticism. The ability to recount ballots was crucial in the 2020 presidential election, and neighboring Georgia has since replaced its paperless machines. Louisiana officials agree that it's time for new machines, but the process has been delayed due to allegations of a rigged bidding process.

via Yahoo News|

#close-race #election #louisiana

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

2024 Election: Poll Numbers, Democracy, and Trump's Dominant Lead

One year out from the 2024 election, polls show a close race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, with both candidates neck-and-neck among likely voters. Early polls, however, have limited predictive value and should be taken with caution. The national popular vote does not determine the winner, as it is the states and congressional districts that decide. Various scenarios suggest that neither party can assume an easy path to victory, with the underdog having a respectable chance in each scenario. Overall, the data points to another close race in 2024.

via ABC News|

#2024-election #candidates #close-race

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Shakeup in Boston City Council Preliminary Election as FitzGerald Leads, Arroyo and Lara Face Surprising Defeat

In the preliminary election for Boston City Council District 3, John FitzGerald emerged as the top vote-getter, but the race for the second finalist is still undecided. Incumbent councillors Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara were both ousted in their respective districts. Arroyo's loss came after several scandals, including an ethics fine and involvement in federal investigations. Jose Ruiz and Enrique Pepen will move on to the final election in District 5, while Ben Weber and William King will advance in District 6. Tania Fernandes Anderson and Althea Garrison will face off in District 7.

via Dorchester Reporter|

#boston-city-council #close-race #district-3