In the run up to the 2018 election, we reveled in the Democratic victories in special elections. Even Democratic losses were impressive. Democrats lost by less than they had lost in previous years. Sgns of an upcoming victory.
It is very early, but so far the special election results are not as positive. A Minnesota state Senate seat flipped from Democrat to Republican. In the preliminary round of a Texas House seat, two Republicans are the finalists – with a Republican margin that is 20 points higher than in the 2018 presidential election. In a Virginia House seat special election, the Democrat won with 60% of the vote, matching Barack Obama’s percent in 2012. The result was 5 points lower than Hillary Clinton in 2016 and 9 points lower than the elected Delegate in 2017.
Worry a little. Give your preferred candidates some early support. We can overcome.