Republicans Got More Votes Than Democrats in Senate Races...
Republicans may not have gotten the "red wave" they wanted in last week's midterms. But with only a small percentage of votes left to be counted, Republicans appear to be on the path to accomplish something the GOP has not been able to do in a half-decade: win the popular vote.
After earning fewer votes nationwide than Democrats in three straight elections, the GOP saw approximately 544,000 more people across the country vote for a Republican Senate candidate than a Democratic one last Tuesday. This represents the first time the party has won the popular vote since regaining majority control of the Senate in 2014.
When expanded to states without a U.S. Senate race this election cycle, numbers from the Cook Political Report show more than 4,986,000 voters supported a Republican at the top of their ballot over a Democrat, as Republicans drove up the numbers in several congressional and gubernatorial contests.
However, the numbers ring somewhat hollow. While Republicans outran Democrats by roughly 1.7 percentage points in U.S. Senate races this cycle, this still falls well below the 5.7 percent margin achieved by Republicans six years ago. It also lags well behind the record-setting 8.6 percent margin Democrats achieved in the "blue wave" election of 2018.
Replies to: Republicans Got More Votes Than Democrats in Senate Races...
Mmm, not when the countin's done. Rs will lose by another million in the golden state.
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Different candidates...different states...let's see what happens when 2024 rolls around with just
two candidates in front of the entire country...deja vu all over again?
“It’s time to do away with the system!”
I am, of course, being highly sarcastic.
I’d settle with using the system as designed without the cheating and rules changes to cheat.
😩IT’S RIGGED😩
But seriously, how about waiting for all the votes to be counted for that post. It’s like saying the “D’s have provided extra suitcases of votes in battleground States …”
Take it up with The Cook Political Report.
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😷Duh Sherlock😷 I’m glad you’re finally admitting it.
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Only 70% of ballots counted in California thus far.
Let’s revisit at the end of the month.
Zero shot more Americans voted for GOP Senate candidates.
Shameful. It's been a flippin' week. Not corrupt at all.
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What exactly is the rush?
Besides, I mean, your impatience?
You have this evidence of corruption, yes?
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There were more republican senate seats on the ballot this cycle. Looking at a specific type of
seat isn't the real picture though. Looking at votes for the house would give you a better idea. The best though is during the presidential cycle.
True, 21 Republican Senators on the ballot compared to 14 Democrats.
But it plays well with the voter fraud hysteria.
Too many uncontested House races to provide meaningful data.
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Agreed... presidential years are the only true guide to work with.
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Clown World
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