Election Results- post them here!

[msmerymac]

Nov 11, 2022 14:19:09 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

For mobile: Lauren Boebert up by over 1000 after the blue-leaning Pueblo votes were finished being counted, so Dave Wasserman says it is tough to see her losing now.

They have 99% counted, and it sounds like its mostly just votes from military overseas (which tend to run red) and a handful of votes in each county. Voters can still cure their ballots, though, so....

But seriously, not happy at all with the universe for that (likely) false hope.

She had a 97% chance of holding the seat, so the fact that it was this close is kind of a win in itself. 

[bronxgirl]

Nov 11, 2022 14:21:10 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

Nov 11, 2022 14:19:09 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

For mobile: Lauren Boebert up by over 1000 after the blue-leaning Pueblo votes were finished being counted, so Dave Wasserman says it is tough to see her losing now.

They have 99% counted, and it sounds like its mostly just votes from military overseas (which tend to run red) and a handful of votes in each county. Voters can still cure their ballots, though, so....

But seriously, not happy at all with the universe for that (likely) false hope.

She had a 97% chance of holding the seat, so the fact that it was this close is kind of a win in itself. 

Absolutely. While I would have much preferred if she had lost, it's pretty amazing that she barely squeaked by instead of sailing right through. Maybe she won't be so lucky two years from now. 

[MixedBerryJam]

I’m having a really hard time with the fact that the town of Uvalde, Tx went to Abbott. I don’t even live in Tx (a few family & friends do). I run between blinking back tears and rageful anger.

[TR]

Nov 11, 2022 15:47:01 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

I’m having a really hard time with the fact that the town of Uvalde, Tx went to Abbott. I don’t even live in Tx (a few family & friends do). I run between blinking back tears and rageful anger.

I think it's important to understand the roadblocks to voting that have been put in place in Texas in the last 2-4 years. It's one of the top 5 hardest states to vote in. And these policies disproportionately affect voters who would likely lean Dem.


Source: www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/voting-difficulty-by-state/507-8107d95b-e62a-4d42-9d4e-b42e02d9b05a

[carrotsmakemefat]

Adding my favorite place to track the stats right now. I love this interactive map :

www.politico.com/2022-election/results/

[Bernadine]

Nov 11, 2022 10:26:22 GMT -5 wawa said:

Nov 11, 2022 9:26:26 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Yes, Heather ran a phenomenal campaign!

I’m also watching District 6 closely. Trone is losing by about 1700 votes. Not sure if their mail in counting is done.

somebody tried to tell me I should think Parrott is fine because we share a professional background.  To which I say, LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.  i don't even agree with him on things specifically relating to our profession!  

Trone won. Whew!

[InBetweenDays]

Assuming CNN is correct there is now less than 800 votes separating Cortez Masto and Laxalt! With just 2% of the vote updated Cortez Masto gained almost 8000 votes! Meaning she took more than 60% of the vote.* Still 10% to be counted but Nevada senate is looking more likely to stay blue!

*Jon Ralston on Twitter has slightly different numbers but still says she took 63% of the vote with this last batch.

Edited because math is hard to do quickly while excited I initially calculated that she took more than 70% but it's more than 60%.

[notsopicky]

Nov 11, 2022 15:55:20 GMT -5 TR said:

Nov 11, 2022 15:47:01 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

I’m having a really hard time with the fact that the town of Uvalde, Tx went to Abbott. I don’t even live in Tx (a few family & friends do). I run between blinking back tears and rageful anger.

I think it's important to understand the roadblocks to voting that have been put in place in Texas in the last 2-4 years. It's one of the top 5 hardest states to vote in. And these policies disproportionately affect voters who would likely lean Dem.


Source: www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/voting-difficulty-by-state/507-8107d95b-e62a-4d42-9d4e-b42e02d9b05a

Not an accident. 

[TR]

Nov 11, 2022 19:53:40 GMT -5 notsopicky said:

Nov 11, 2022 15:55:20 GMT -5 TR said:

I think it's important to understand the roadblocks to voting that have been put in place in Texas in the last 2-4 years. It's one of the top 5 hardest states to vote in. And these policies disproportionately affect voters who would likely lean Dem.


Source: www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/voting-difficulty-by-state/507-8107d95b-e62a-4d42-9d4e-b42e02d9b05a

Not an accident. 

Not at all. The GOP knows they can’t win unless they rig the game.

[fumbalina]

Nov 11, 2022 19:53:40 GMT -5 notsopicky said:

Nov 11, 2022 15:55:20 GMT -5 TR said:

I think it's important to understand the roadblocks to voting that have been put in place in Texas in the last 2-4 years. It's one of the top 5 hardest states to vote in. And these policies disproportionately affect voters who would likely lean Dem.


Source: www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/voting-difficulty-by-state/507-8107d95b-e62a-4d42-9d4e-b42e02d9b05a

Not an accident. 

I'm sure it is why there were so many recounts. To determine where republicans didn't have strong holds.

[winecat]

Nov 11, 2022 14:19:09 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

For mobile: Lauren Boebert up by over 1000 after the blue-leaning Pueblo votes were finished being counted, so Dave Wasserman says it is tough to see her losing now.

They have 99% counted, and it sounds like its mostly just votes from military overseas (which tend to run red) and a handful of votes in each county. Voters can still cure their ballots, though, so....

But seriously, not happy at all with the universe for that (likely) false hope.

She's a con artist just like her MAGA hero.  The local news showed a tweet from her asking for supporters to donate to her recount fund.  The state pays for recounts when the difference is less than one half of one percent, which it currently is. 

[Pom]

Mark Kelly re-elected in AZ

[Pom]

AZ Secretary of State: Dem Adrian Fontes wins Secretary of State over insane election denier GQPer Mark Finchem

[Pom]

It’s almost like the majority of this country doesn’t want insane conspiracy clowns to represent their interests in the government. Huh.

[ellipses84]

Nov 11, 2022 19:22:56 GMT -5 InBetweenDays said:

Assuming CNN is correct there is now less than 800 votes separating Cortez Masto and Laxalt! With just 2% of the vote updated Cortez Masto gained almost 8000 votes! Meaning she took more than 60% of the vote.* Still 10% to be counted but Nevada senate is looking more likely to stay blue!

*Jon Ralston on Twitter has slightly different numbers but still says she took 63% of the vote with this last batch.

Edited because math is hard to do quickly while excited I initially calculated that she took more than 70% but it's more than 60%.

I just checked AP and she’s behind by about that with 94% counted. Looking at the counties earlier with some quick math it seemed like if she could get 60% of the vote in the 2 bluer counties she could win…there were still red counties to count but like 5% missing of tiny populations vs. 10% missing with large populations in blue areas. It’s going to be so close 😬

So many races have been so close. I don’t know how people, especially registered voters, can feel like their vote doesn’t matter in swing states over the past few years.

I donated a little more to her and a lot more to Warnock today for his runoff.

[neeps]

Nov 11, 2022 14:52:03 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

Nov 11, 2022 14:21:10 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

She had a 97% chance of holding the seat, so the fact that it was this close is kind of a win in itself. 

Absolutely. While I would have much preferred if she had lost, it's pretty amazing that she barely squeaked by instead of sailing right through. Maybe she won't be so lucky two years from now. 

NPR says there are 800 ballots that could be cured in Meza County alone. They have until November 16th to cure. Anyone can contact and the list is public.

www.npr.org/2022/11/11/1135984102/in-a-tight-race-in-colorado-gop-rep-lauren-boeberts-reelection-bid-is-at-risk?fbclid=IwAR2IBMKVNCMzjRftooAgOq5hxyqmCG9JYL5thYtKEQezFG0eBCbSonEnZjs

[cous0226]

CNN is teasing that the Nevada vote coming in tonight could determine the Senate

[cous0226]

Omg nbc just called Nevada

[Deleted]

Nov 12, 2022 21:16:42 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

Omg nbc just called Nevada

CNN is too.

[seeyalater52]

Yay

[erbear]

Holy crap. This is such good news!

[biscoffcookies]

I am so happy.

I still want Warnock to win Georgia both because Herschel Walker is awful and I don’t want Manchin to be able to play such a big role in the caucus. But having the Senate makes me feel so much better - no reconciliation shenanigans by the GOP, and we can confirm judges.

[curbsideprophet]

WaPo link

Democrats keep control of the Senate with win in Nevada

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/11/12/senate-control-democrats-win/

[heat40]

Amazing!!!! what a win for the Dems!!

ETA:lets keep going and keep Warnock in the senate!!!

[Velar Fricative]

Nov 12, 2022 21:49:57 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

I am so happy.

I still want Warnock to win Georgia both because Herschel Walker is awful and I don’t want Manchin to be able to play such a big role in the caucus. But having the Senate makes me feel so much better - no reconciliation shenanigans by the GOP, and we can confirm judges.

Manchin’s gonna Manchin so I’m more excited about the possibility of making Sinema useless.

[biscoffcookies]

Nov 12, 2022 21:57:48 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Nov 12, 2022 21:49:57 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

I am so happy.

I still want Warnock to win Georgia both because Herschel Walker is awful and I don’t want Manchin to be able to play such a big role in the caucus. But having the Senate makes me feel so much better - no reconciliation shenanigans by the GOP, and we can confirm judges.

Manchin’s gonna Manchin so I’m more excited about the possibility of making Sinema useless.

Oh good point.

I am entertaining myself with visions of McConnell so frustrated he didn’t get the majority all the conventional wisdom said he’d get that he’s crying like he did when McCain thumbs downed ACA repeal.

[underwaterrhymes]

YAY!

I knew the polls were wrong, but I was still so anxious and I am so fucking relieved.

The House is going to be super close, but we may be able to eke out a win. 🤞🤞🤞

[spinnaker5]

Thomas can head on up to the Big Bench in the Sky anytime in the next yearish or so. I am not a nice person and I don’t care.

[imimahoney]

Twitter data guy holding firm on keeping the house. He has been right on every other single prediction 🤞🤞🤞

[MixedBerryJam]

Nov 12, 2022 21:49:57 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

I am so happy.

I still want Warnock to win Georgia both because Herschel Walker is awful and I don’t want Manchin to be able to play such a big role in the caucus. But having the Senate makes me feel so much better - no reconciliation shenanigans by the GOP, and we can confirm judges.

My desire to see a Warnock win is only slightly stronger than my desire to see Walker as a proxy for the Rs crash and burn. With no possibility of gaining control now I bet the Rs don’t put a penny into that race.