Discussion Thread: Statewide Elections | November 5th, 2019 - Politics

Discussion Thread: Statewide Elections | November 5th, 2019
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Discussion Thread: Statewide Elections | November 5th, 2019

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 04:37 AM PST

Kentucky

Gov. Matt Bevin (R), state Attorney General Andy Beshear (D), and John Hicks (L) are running in Kentucky's gubernatorial election on November 5, 2019. This election follows nearly four years of conflict between Bevin and Beshear, which began when each was elected to his current position. The main issues in the race are healthcare and education funding.

Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find your polling location click here.

For a full list of KY elections happening today, sample ballots, and absentee/early voting information, click here.

Mississippi

State Attorney General Jim Hood (D), Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves (R), Bob Hickingbottom (Constitution), and David Singletary (I) are running for governor of Mississippi in a November 5, 2019, election. Term limits prevent incumbent Phil Bryant (R) from seeking re-election, leaving the seat open to a newcomer.

Reeves defeated former state Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller (R) in an August 27 runoff after no candidate won a majority of the vote in the Republican primary.

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location, click here.

For a full list of MS elections happening today, sample ballots, and absentee/early voting information, click here.

Virginia

Democrats and Republicans are fighting for control of the Virginia State Senate. The GOP holds a 21-19 majority, with all 40 seats up for election on Nov. 5, 2019. The elections are occurring against the backdrop of the 2017 state House elections when Democrats gained 15 seats. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) won 25 of the 40 senate districts in the 2017 gubernatorial election.

The outcome of the elections will determine control of Virginia's government when congressional and state legislative district lines are redrawn after the 2020 Census. If Republicans retain control of the Senate or the state House, they will have a seat at the redistricting table. If Democrats win both chambers of the legislature, they will have a trifecta and full control of the government during redistricting. Gov. Northam will serve through 2021 and can veto new maps.

Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location, click here.

For a full list of VA elections happening today, sample ballots, and absentee/early voting information, click here.

New Jersey

A special election for District 1 of the New Jersey State Senate will take place today. A primary was held on June 4, 2019. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 1, 2019.

The seat became vacant after Jeff Van Drew (D) won election to New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House on November 6, 2018. Bob Andrzejczak (D) was appointed to fill the seat until a special election can be held. In New Jersey, special elections coincide with the next general election unless the vacancy occurs within 51 days of the election.

Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your polling location, click here.

For a full list of NJ elections happening today, sample ballots, and absentee/early voting information, click here.

That's not all!

There are also statewide elections taking place in:

Click the links for each state for voting information.

Local Elections

Don't forget, there are also many local elections taking place today as well. To see if there is an election happening in your district, county, city or town, check here!

To check your voter registration status, click here.

Use the comment section to discuss the elections, and remember to get out and vote!

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Schiff: Trump betrayed America. Soon the public will hear from patriots who defended it.

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 05:52 AM PST