A look back at Mississippi’s 2001 Flag Referendum (Updated)
As Americans continue to speak out, march, and protest against racism in society; a movement sparked by the death of George Floyd in…
Author: Matthew Isbell
Data consultant
May 26th, 1845 – Florida’s First Elections
Today marks the 175th anniversary of Florida’s first elections as a state. Having achieved statehood on March 3rd, 1845; Florida had a short…
When a local official stood up to “Big Sugar”
Florida is no stranger to companies getting involved in elections. Congressional, legislative, and statewide races are littered with money from giants like Disney,…
How COVID-19 Hurt Turnout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s April elections were an absolute mess. No one can deny this. April 7th, which served as the General Election for a State…
VP Wildcard? Val Demings
With Joe Biden securing the Democratic nomination for President, speculation now turns to his selection for Vice President. Biden has already declared he…
When Disease Delayed an Election in Florida
As countries and local authorities rapidly work to contain the coronavirus pandemic, one outcome has been the delaying of several primary elections in…
Biden vs Sanders: Florida Primary Preview
On Tuesday, amid a Coronavirus global pandemic, voters will flock to the polls in for the Democratic Presidential primaries in Florida, Ohio, Illinois,…
Kentucky’s February Special Elections
February 25th will feature two special elections for Democratic-held state house seats in Kentucky. One is based right on the Kentucky border, just…
The Politics Behind Romney’s Vote to Convict
On February 5th, 2020, Utah Senator Mitt Romney made history by becoming the first Senator to vote to convict a President that belonged…
How Caucuses vs Primaries Can Lead to Different Results
The Curious Case of Utah With the 2020 Democratic Presidential primaries and caucuses around the corner, I have been looking at data from…