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Category: Elections: House

Read Some of My Papers from Graduate School!

March 25, 2022March 27, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Papers and projects about polling averages, presidential forecasts, congressional forecasts, election demographics, and the incumbency advantage.

Read Some of My Papers from the Spring 2020 Semester!

July 21, 2020March 25, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Papers and projects about the 2020 election, data journalism, electoral reform, authoritarian leadership, and this blog.

House Retirements Are on the Rise, But What’s Driving Them?

September 6, 2019July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

So far, 19 Representatives have announced their retirements in 2020. Are they scared of losing re-election, or is something else causing the exodus?

Quick Thoughts: The Tabulation Process for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District Was Ridiculous

November 15, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

"What now?" "Hit 'Save As'."

Election 2018 Thoughts

November 8, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

My post-mortem on last night's results.

Can Duncan Hunter Pull Through?

October 31, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

California Representative Duncan Hunter has been mired in scandal. As a result, he not only has to worry about his reputation; his chances of re-election are also at stake.

Races to Watch: Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

October 25, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

A brief rundown of the 2018 race in Virginia's 5th Congressional district.

Races to Watch: California’s 48th Congressional District

October 22, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

A brief rundown of the 2018 race in California's 48th Congressional district.

Quick Thoughts: Democrats Lead Big in Recent Generic Ballot Polls

September 5, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

New generic ballot polls are looking good for Democrats. But how worried should the GOP be?

Generic Ballot Polls Are All Over the Place

August 17, 2018March 23, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 3 Comments

Everyone's talking about the generic ballot. What is it, what's it saying, and why should you care?

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