Source: Fox News
Summary
Several consequential elections are taking place in April, including special U.S. House contests in Georgia and New Jersey, a state Supreme Court election in Wisconsin, and a Virginia referendum on redistricting. In Georgia, Trump-backed candidate Clay Fuller faces off against Democrat Shawn Harris to fill a vacant congressional seat. In Wisconsin, a state Supreme Court election could expand the liberal majority or give conservatives a moral victory. In New Jersey, a special election to fill a congressional seat pits Republican Joe Hathaway against Democrat Analilia Mejia. In Virginia, voters are casting ballots on a referendum that could give Democrats up to four more left-leaning U.S. House districts.
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As expected, the process has entered a familiar phase.
Candidates are rallying support, outside money is pouring in, and parties are framing the elections as crucial for their chances in the midterms. In Georgia, Fuller is consolidating the Republican vote, while in Wisconsin, outside groups are spending heavily to influence the state Supreme Court election. In New Jersey, Hathaway is trying to attract crossover voters, while in Virginia, early voting is surging ahead of the referendum.
One original observation is that the elections in April are not just about winning seats, but also about setting the narrative for the midterms.
Author: Evan Null
