North Carolina was a Democratic stronghold until Brown v Board of Education and Nixon’s Southern Strategy changed its alignment to Republican. In 2008, the state narrowly went for Barack Obama. Continue reading
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Pennsylvania was a reliable Democratic “Blue Wall” state between 1992 and 2012. However, shifting white working-class demographics and rural turnout flipped the state Republican in 2016 and 2024, confirming itsContinue reading
Ohio transitioned from a premier swing state—having backed the winner in nearly every election from 1896 to 2012—to a reliably Republican red state. The last time Ohio went blue wasContinue reading
Wisconsin
Update 1/24/25: The next big election will take place on April 1. Judge Susan Crawford will face MAGA candidate Brad Schimel for an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Their raceContinue reading “Wisconsin”
Update 1/8/25: Democrats won both special elections this month preserving their narrow majorities in the State Senate and House of Delegates. This will limit Republican Governor Glen Youngkin’s ability toContinue reading
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11/21/22 UPDATE – In the 2022 midterms, NH trended to the left. Congressional incumbents Senator Maggie Hassan, running against Trump-favorite and election denier Donald Bolduc, and House Representatives Ann KusterContinue reading
2/15/24 UPDATE: What does 2024 hold for NV? The presidential primary and its caucus equivalent were held in early Feb. To no one’s surprise, Biden and Trump were the easyContinue reading
2/20/24 Update: Presidential primary elections in Michigan are scheduled for February 27, 2024. With the retirement of Senator Stabenow, this swing state remains a key focus this year. 11/14/22 Update:Continue reading
The leadership team at Indivisible Acton Area has curated this list of grassroots groups. These groups have been chosen because they have been recommended by a trusted partner, such asContinue reading