Tag: primaries
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Contested state legislative primaries in Ohio increase from 2020
Ohio has 56 contested state legislative primaries this year, 24% of the total number of possible primaries, and 40% more that the 40 contested primaries in 2020. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. Of the 56 contested primaries, there…
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Contested state legislative primaries down in Kansas House this year
Fifteen percent (38) of 125 possible contested state House primaries in Kansas this year are contested by multiple candidates. One-hundred and twenty-five state House seats are up for election this year. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. The 38…
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Alaska's U.S. House top-four primary is on Aug. 16
A top-four primary will take place on Aug.16, 2022, in Alaska's At-Large Congressional District to determine which four candidates will run in the district's general election on Nov. 8, 2022. All candidates will appear on the same ballot with their affiliations listed next to their names. The general election will use ranked-choice voting. Former Rep.…
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4.6% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries
So far this year, 121 state legislative incumbents—20 Democrats and 101 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the 26 states that have held primaries, 4.6% of incumbents running for re-election have lost, more than in previous cycles. In addition to earlier primaries, these totals include initial results from primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma,…
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Bonta and Hochman advance from top-two primary for California attorney general
Incumbent Rob Bonta (D) and Nathan Hochman (R) advanced from the top-two primary for California attorney general on June 7, 2022. Bonta received 55% of the vote and Hochman received 18%. In the weeks leading up to the election, Bonta, Eric Early (R), Hochman, and Anne Marie Schubert (I) led in media attention and fundraising.…
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Three candidates advance from Alaska's special top-four U.S. House primary
A top-four special primary was held for Alaska's At-Large Congressional District on June 11, 2022. Three candidates—Sarah Palin (R), Nicholas Begich III (R), and Mary Peltola (D)—advanced to the August 16 special general election. Al Gross (I), the third-place finisher in the special primary, ended his campaign on June 20. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled…
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Contested state legislative primaries in Wisconsin increase compared to 2020
There are 38 contested state legislative primaries in Wisconsin this year, 16% of the total number of possible primaries, and a 15% increase compared to the 2020 election cycle. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. Republican candidates drove the…
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Primary watch: number of contested state legislative primaries is up 30% compared to 2020
There are 30% more contested state legislative primaries this year than in 2020, including 62% more Republican primaries and 18% more top-two/four primaries. Democratic primaries are down 9%. These figures include elections in 29 states that account for 3,661 of 6,166 state legislative seats up for election this year (59%). A primary is contested when…
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5.4% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries
So far this year, 111 state legislative incumbents—18 Democrats and 93 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the 21 states that have held primaries, 5.4% of incumbents running for re-election have lost, an elevated level of incumbent losses compared to previous cycles. In addition to earlier primaries, these totals include initial results from primary runoffs…
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5.1% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries
So far this year, 104 state legislative incumbents—18 Democrats and 86 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the 21 states that have held primaries, 5.1% of incumbents running for re-election have lost, an elevated level of incumbent losses compared to previous cycles. In addition to earlier primaries, these totals include preliminary results from primaries held…