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Liberals Ride Trio of Special-Election Wins to Strengthen Carney Government
world21 hours ago

Liberals Ride Trio of Special-Election Wins to Strengthen Carney Government

Canada’s ruling Liberals swept three special elections (Chicoutimi–Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches–East York in Toronto, and North Vancouver–Capilano in BC), boosting Prime Minister Mark Carney and lifting the party to 173 of 343 seats. The dramatic Quebec upset, along with wins in fellow Liberal-held ridings, is framed as broad endorsement of Carney’s policy approach amid stalled US-Canada trade talks and tariffs. Analysts say the results consolidate Carney’s cross‑regional support and pose challenges for the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre, while emphasizing the Liberal push to diversify Canada’s economic ties beyond the US.

via The Guardian|
#canada#liberals#mark-carney
politics5 months ago

Post-Mar-a-Lago flips boost Florida Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

Florida Democrats flipped two seats in Tuesday’s special elections, including the Palm Beach County district that encompasses Mar-a-Lago, sparking optimism that the party is gaining footing for the 2026 midterms. While Republicans still outpace Democrats in voter registration and cautions that special elections don’t guarantee general-election outcomes persist, analysts say the results signal broader momentum, with Hispanic turnout and dissatisfaction over costs and inaction contributing to Democratic energy beyond Florida’s borders.

via Politico|
#democrats#florida#mar-a-lago
Democrat wins Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district, signaling midterm momentum
politics5 months ago

Democrat wins Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district, signaling midterm momentum

Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Trump-endorsed Jon Maples in a GOP-leaning area. The upset is part of a broader pattern of Democratic gains in off-year elections, with Democrats flipping about 30 Republican seats since 2025, boosting optimism for the 2026 midterms.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#florida-state#midterm-elections
Louisiana Sets Three State Legislature Special Elections as Vacancies Drive Ballots
elections5 months ago

Louisiana Sets Three State Legislature Special Elections as Vacancies Drive Ballots

Three Louisiana state-legislature seats are up for grabs: Senate District 3 in New Orleans (Bouie resignation) where Sidney Barthelemy and Kenn Barnes advanced to a runoff, and House Districts 69 (Baton Rouge area) and 100 (New Orleans East to St. Tammany) with the same three-way dynamics. District 69 uses a majority-wins primary and could move to an April 18 runoff if no candidate clears 50%; District 100 sent Kenya Rounds and Dana Henry to a special general election after Jason Hughes’s resignation. Republicans hold large majorities in both chambers (Senate 28-10, House 72-31 with two vacancies). Polls close at 9 PM ET, with results shaping early outcomes and potential further runoffs; additional related elections are listed on the calendar for 2026 and beyond.

via 270toWin.com|
#elections#louisiana#runoff
PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins
politics6 months ago

PA Democrats Secure State House Majority With Allegheny, Lehigh Special Wins

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House preserved their 102-seat majority by winning two special elections in Allegheny (42nd District) and Lehigh (22nd District) counties: Jen Mazzocco and Ana Tiburcio won for Democrats, replacing Republicans who vacated the seats. The wins leave three GOP-held seats still to be filled later this year, keeping the chamber at 102-98 until those elections occur. Additional special elections are scheduled in March to fill unexpired terms for Schmitt and Ecker and a May primary for Seth Grove’s seat, with George Margetas listed as the sole candidate for the 196th District race.

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star|
#allegheny-county#democrats#lehigh-county
Democrats Clinch Two Virginia House Seats Ahead of Spanberger Cabinet
politics7 months ago

Democrats Clinch Two Virginia House Seats Ahead of Spanberger Cabinet

Democrats won both Virginia House of Delegates Special Elections, HD-11 (Fairfax County) and HD-23 (Prince William County), preserving their House majority as lawmakers join Gov.-elect Spanberger’s administration. Gretchen Bulova defeated Adam Wise 69.7% to 29.8% in HD-11, and Margaret Franklin defeated Vern Robinson 77.2% to 22.6% in HD-23, with turnout around 5,900–6,400 votes. A Jan. 20 election remains for HD-17 as another vacancy is filled by a candidate in Spanberger’s cabinet.

via Virginia Mercury|
#democrats-retain-majority#house-of-delegates#politics
House GOP Edge Falls to a One-Vote Question in a Narrow New Session
politics7 months ago

House GOP Edge Falls to a One-Vote Question in a Narrow New Session

The House opens with Republicans holding a razor-thin 218-213 margin after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and Doug LaMalfa’s death; a Texas special election later this month is expected to boost Democrats, further narrowing the GOP edge and making party-line votes hinge on a single defection or attendance, undermining governance as the chamber heads into an election year.

via The New York Times|
#democrats#gop#house-of-representatives
Judge mandates special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court over Voting Rights Act breach
law-and-politics8 months ago

Judge mandates special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court over Voting Rights Act breach

A Mississippi federal judge ordered special elections for the state's Supreme Court after ruling that the current electoral map, which dilutes Black voters' influence, violates the Voting Rights Act. The Mississippi Legislature has until the end of 2026 to redraw the map, with the new elections scheduled for November 2026, following a lawsuit by the ACLU highlighting racial disparities in representation.

via ABC News|
#electoral-map#law-and-politics#mississippi-supreme-court