Len’s Political Note #852 Sweep the Southwest
In New Mexico Democrats dominate. In Arizona and Nevada Democrats are competitive.
In New Mexico Democrats dominate. In Arizona and Nevada Democrats are competitive.
The independents in these states are rebelling against the Republican majority.
Even in the Deep South, there is a chance for Democrats to win a Senate seat or two, a Governor's race, and to foil a gerrymander effort for the US House of Representatives.
Virginia led the way. Georgia is close behind. The South is fertile ground for Democratic gains.
Michigan's redistricting is admirable -- very nearly non-partisan.
With the 2026 election, Florida is recovering from being a Republican state and returning to being a swing state.
Northern New England has two crucial US Senate races: Chris Pappas of NH to hold an open Democratic seat and Troy Jackson of Maine to flip the seat help by Republican Susan Collins.
Let's flip Ohio. It has been a Republican state for too long.
Sweep Texas -- US Senator, Governor, other executive offices. Add in Congress and a little bit of the state legislature.
An Idaho Senate win for independent Todd Achilles would be a shock. A poll showing him leading is a shock now.