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A 538 Election Road Trip

2024/10/17
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The discussion focuses on the 2022 midterm performance of Democrats in New York and whether they can improve in the upcoming elections. The context includes the need for Democrats to flip four seats to win control of the House and the competitive nature of the House races in New York.
  • Democrats need to flip four seats to win control of the House.
  • New York has four competitive House races, all currently held by Republicans.
  • The 538 House forecast gives Republicans a slight edge.

Shownotes Transcript

We talk plenty about the presidential race on the 538 Politics podcast, but of course, that is not the only thing on the ballot this November. Americans will cast their votes in races for the U.S. Senate and House, as well as dozens of ballot initiatives.

In this installment of the podcast, we’re going on a road trip across the country to cover as many noteworthy downballot races as possible. We start in the 538 podcast studio in New York state, where House Democrats are hoping for a better outcome than their lackluster 2022 performance, and we end in Alaska. Grab your favorite snacks and get in!

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