Category: Governor 2022

• 8/9 Primary Watchlist

  August 9, 2022

  Senate VERMONT – 7:00 EDT Former US Attorney Christina Nolan, a moderate, will likely win the Republican nomination. She will go up against Democratic congressman Peter Welch in the race to succeed the retiring Democratic senator Patrick Leahy. We rate this race as SAFE DEMOCRATIC. CONNECTICUT – 8:00 EDTIn Connecticut,… Read More

  Harrison Lavelle, Lakshya Jain and Leon Sit

• Maryland Statewide Primary Preview

  July 19, 2022

  With Governor Larry Hogan (R) term-limited, Attorney General Brian Frosh (D) retiring, and Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) running for Governor, Marylanders will enjoy a once in a blue moon opportunity to choose new nominees for all three statewide offices. Although every office has attracted a variety of interesting faces, the… Read More

  Max McCall and Lakshya Jain

• Maryland House Primary + House Ratings Changes

  July 19, 2022

  Maryland House Much like New York’s, Maryland’s initial redistricting proposal was struck down by the courts before it could have electoral effect. No one is happier about the ruling than 1st district Republican Andy Harris. His current Trump +20 seat is based around the Eastern Shore and exurbs of Baltimore… Read More

  Harrison Lavelle

• Our Final 2022 Colorado Primary Preview

  June 27, 2022

  On Tuesday, Colorado will hold its primary elections. At stake in the many contests is the statewide direction of both parties and their narrative heading into the midterm elections. Because of the many races on the ballot, we’ve decided to publish a separate article solely previewing Colorado, and we’ll lead… Read More

  Armin Thomas and Lakshya Jain

• Primary Round-Up: 6/14

  June 15, 2022

  Texas-34 (GOP Success in South Texas) Last night concluded the closely-watched special election campaign in Texas-34, a seat that runs north along the Gulf Coast from the heart of the Rio Grande Valley to the greater San Antonio area. Republican Mayra Flores defeated Democratic attorney Dan Sanchez 51-43.3%, avoiding a… Read More

  Harrison Lavelle

• California Primary Watchlist

  June 3, 2022

  INTRODUCTION Next Tuesday, there will be primary elections in seven states across the country. In an effort to keep our articles concise, Split Ticket has decided to devote a separate write-up to the Golden State alone. California is unique because it has more competitive House primaries than any other state… Read More

  Harrison Lavelle and Leon Sit

• 5/24: Primary Roundup

  May 27, 2022

  Governor (+ Secretary of State) Georgia On Tuesday, Georgia had a streak of pro-incumbent primary results. Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp was resoundingly re-nominated to a second round again Stacey Abrams. He won with 73.7% of the Republican primary vote against Trump-endorsed former Senator David Perdue. This figure exceeds the 69.5%… Read More

  Lakshya Jain, Leon Sit and Armin Thomas

• 5/24 Primary Watchlist

  May 24, 2022

  Senate In Arkansas, incumbent Republican John Boozman is running for re-election. Boozman should easily win both his primary and general election; this race is rated as Safe Republican, and in a Trump +28 state, it would have been this way regardless of the lean of the cycle. In Georgia, Herschel… Read More

  Harrison Lavelle, Lakshya Jain and Leon Sit

• 5/17: Primary Roundup

  May 20, 2022

  Senate In North Carolina, Cheri Beasley, the former chief justice of the state Supreme Court, coasted to the Democratic nomination, facing only token opposition. Beasley’s smooth path following state Senator Jeff Jackson’s early exit has enabled her to pivot to the general election early, and she begins with a formidable… Read More

  Lakshya Jain, Harrison Lavelle and Leon Sit