Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew analysis reveals Democrats are unusually motivated to cast ballots in their party's primaries and special elections this year, posing a significant warning for Republican candidates in the upcoming fall elections. Examining 990 races across 25 states, analysts found Democratic turnout increased in 92% of House primaries, compared to only 57% of Republican races. This heightened Democratic engagement extends to districts considered "solid Republican" or "likely Republican," indicating a broad base of motivation. Democrats have cast 12.6 million ballots in primaries and special elections this year, significantly more than the 8.6 million cast by Republicans, suggesting greater voter apathy on the right. Political science experts caution that a fundamental shift would be necessary to alter the current dynamics, which strongly suggest a "blue wave" could hit in November. In fullWhy Trump and the GOP should be very worried for November based on primary voter turnoutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Democratic turnout surge raises alarm bells for Republicans ahead of midterms
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew analysis reveals Democrats are unusually motivated to cast ballots in their party's primaries and special elections this year, posing a significant warning for Republican candidates in the upcoming fall elections. Examining 990 races across 25 states, analysts found Democratic turnout increased in 92% of House primaries, compared to only 57% of Republican races. This heightened Democratic engagement extends to districts considered "solid Republican" or "likely Republican," indicating a broad base of motivation. Democrats have cast 12.6 million ballots in primaries and special elections this year, significantly more than the 8.6 million cast by Republicans, suggesting greater voter apathy on the right. Political science experts caution that a fundamental shift would be necessary to alter the current dynamics, which strongly suggest a "blue wave" could hit in November. In fullWhy Trump and the GOP should be very worried for November based on primary voter turnoutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
