Democrats win a New York special election, further narrowing the House GOP’s majority
Winning a special election in New York may not seem like a big deal on the surface, especially when the seat was already held by a Democrat. But let’s not overlook the significance of Democrats now having control of 213 seats in the House compared to 217 for the Republicans, with five seats remaining vacant. Every win counts, and each victory is a step towards creating a more balanced and diverse representation in Congress.
Looking at the precinct results in the recent election, some interesting patterns emerge. While we see significant leftward swings in white, suburban precincts, there are smaller shifts in majority Black precincts.… Continue reading
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