Super Tuesday

Welcome back! I'm thrilled to announce a return to our regular blogging schedule, and what better way to kickstart it than with an insightful breakdown of Super Tuesday?

Yesterday solidified a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the upcoming general election. Trump's decisive victories on Super Tuesday led to Nikki Haley's withdrawal from the presidential race, a move that surprised few. As of my editing on the 13th, both Trump and Biden have been confirmed as their parties' nominees.

Super Tuesday also marked the beginning of a months-long battle leading up to November for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats aim to gain four seats to flip the Republican-controlled House, with a particular focus on flipping seven seats in California alone. Competitive races in North Carolina, Texas, and Alabama offer Democrats the opportunity to shift the balance of power significantly. With such a razor-thin margin, political enthusiasts are sure to follow these races closely.

Additionally, two Senate primaries have clarified the contenders for the November elections. The first, for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D) seat in California, saw Steve Garvey, a former Major League Baseball player, emerge as the primary winner over Adam Schiff, a California U.S. Representative, by about 4,000 votes. Despite Garvey's lead, the combined votes of the third and fourth place Democratic candidates, totaling 1,556,010, suggest a potential advantage for Schiff in the general election.

In Texas, another Senate primary could reshape the Senate as longtime Senator Ted Cruz faces Collin Allred in November. With Texas gradually trending towards a more purple state, following the narrow 2018 race where Beto O'Rourke nearly defeated Cruz, this upcoming contest promises to be closely contested once again.

As we draw nearer to November, I'll continue to provide updates, particularly on the Texas Senate race, in which I'm deeply invested as a registered voter. Stay tuned for more insights and analysis!