Jeff Singer
@jeffsinger.bsky.social
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Jeff Singer
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· Apr 24
It's here! The Downballot is so stoked to share our calculations of the results of the 2024 presidential election for all 435 congressional districts!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
And much more in this 🧵 below!
Bookmark this must-have data set, generously sponsored by Grassroots Analytics, right here: the-db.co/presbycd
And much more in this 🧵 below!
The Downballot's calculations of presidential election results by congressional district, sponsored by Grassroots Analytics
Our one-of-a-kind collection spans from 2008 to the present
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This took a ton of work, but as Robert Caro says, "It’s not about how long it takes to make. It’s about whether it will endure."
Ventura had cameo in 1997 "Batman & Robin" as guard who gets killed during escape of Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota the next year.
In 2002 the late website The Agony Booth joked that death of Ventura's character was it for governors in the movie ...
In 2002 the late website The Agony Booth joked that death of Ventura's character was it for governors in the movie ...
Jesse Ventura, the former wrestling star who was elected governor in 1998 as a third-party candidate, flirts with a comeback. "I did one term," Ventura tells Fox 9. “I am owed a second.”
Morning Digest: Jesse Ventura flirts with a comeback 28 years after shock win
The former professional wrestler could once again test if Minnesota is ready for his brand of politics
www.the-downballot.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Ventura had cameo in 1997 "Batman & Robin" as guard who gets killed during escape of Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota the next year.
In 2002 the late website The Agony Booth joked that death of Ventura's character was it for governors in the movie ...
In 2002 the late website The Agony Booth joked that death of Ventura's character was it for governors in the movie ...
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Maryland is considering redrawing its congressional map in response to other states' remaps & asked for proposals, so I submitted these 3 maps.
Interactive maps with data:
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B: davesredistricting.org/join/aad85b9...
C: davesredistricting.org/join/0e76b33...
Interactive maps with data:
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B: davesredistricting.org/join/aad85b9...
C: davesredistricting.org/join/0e76b33...
January 9, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Maryland is considering redrawing its congressional map in response to other states' remaps & asked for proposals, so I submitted these 3 maps.
Interactive maps with data:
A: davesredistricting.org/join/1b9246f...
B: davesredistricting.org/join/aad85b9...
C: davesredistricting.org/join/0e76b33...
Interactive maps with data:
A: davesredistricting.org/join/1b9246f...
B: davesredistricting.org/join/aad85b9...
C: davesredistricting.org/join/0e76b33...
Turns out Democrats weren't done making gains from 2025! Politico brings us this update from Orange County, NY www.politico.com/newsletters/...
January 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Turns out Democrats weren't done making gains from 2025! Politico brings us this update from Orange County, NY www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Wait, how many towns have truck-eating bridges?!
January 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Wait, how many towns have truck-eating bridges?!
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Just once a year, in our final newsletter, we ask our readers to donate to support our work. And it's truly been a dramatic year, one that began in despair for supporters of democracy but has since seen nothing but victories at the ballot box. If our coverage has been helpful, we hope you'll donate.
Morning Digest: It was a huge year at the ballot box. Help us keep going.
As the stakes get even higher in 2026, we'll keep covering every important election, every day
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December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Just once a year, in our final newsletter, we ask our readers to donate to support our work. And it's truly been a dramatic year, one that began in despair for supporters of democracy but has since seen nothing but victories at the ballot box. If our coverage has been helpful, we hope you'll donate.
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Nice write up in @the-downballot.com today about yesterday's Kentucky SD-37 where Gary Clemons "ran 42 points ahead of the presidential results"
@davidnir.com and @jeffsinger.bsky.social used "massive" to describe Gary's overperformance!
www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
@davidnir.com and @jeffsinger.bsky.social used "massive" to describe Gary's overperformance!
www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
Morning Digest, sponsored by Grassroots Analytics: GOP-backed referendum puts Oregon's new transportation funding plan at risk
With new revenues now paused, Democrats are warning of major cutbacks
www.the-downballot.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nice write up in @the-downballot.com today about yesterday's Kentucky SD-37 where Gary Clemons "ran 42 points ahead of the presidential results"
@davidnir.com and @jeffsinger.bsky.social used "massive" to describe Gary's overperformance!
www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
@davidnir.com and @jeffsinger.bsky.social used "massive" to describe Gary's overperformance!
www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
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We only just learned of the loss of a singular figure in the world of elections, Joshua Spivak of the @recallelections.bsky.social blog. Absolutely no one in America knew more about recall elections, but more than that, Spivak was a true mensch and a lovely human being. May his memory be a blessing.
In memoriam: Joshua Spivak
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December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We only just learned of the loss of a singular figure in the world of elections, Joshua Spivak of the @recallelections.bsky.social blog. Absolutely no one in America knew more about recall elections, but more than that, Spivak was a true mensch and a lovely human being. May his memory be a blessing.
Georgia Democrats won a big victory in a red legislative seat. Readers of The Downballot weren't caught off guard tonight!
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Georgia Democrats won a big victory in a red legislative seat. Readers of The Downballot weren't caught off guard tonight!
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BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
Breaking: Georgia Democrats flip conservative seat in yet another upset
That's 25 pickups for Democrats nationwide this year—and zero for Republicans
www.the-downballot.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
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I am extremely thankful James Talarico immediately spoke up with this response to the bizarre, too online overreaction to Jasmine Crockett declaring for the US Senate seat in Texas. #TXSen
Frankly however you feel about her, every Dem should be glad Crockett is running. A quick thread on why: (1/7)
Frankly however you feel about her, every Dem should be glad Crockett is running. A quick thread on why: (1/7)
@jamestalarico.bsky.social sent this video to his 10,000 volunteers:
“We will make the case for why we are best positioned to win this race — but we will always treat Congresswoman Crockett with the utmost respect. She is my colleague and she is a leader in our state. She deserves nothing less.”
“We will make the case for why we are best positioned to win this race — but we will always treat Congresswoman Crockett with the utmost respect. She is my colleague and she is a leader in our state. She deserves nothing less.”
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I am extremely thankful James Talarico immediately spoke up with this response to the bizarre, too online overreaction to Jasmine Crockett declaring for the US Senate seat in Texas. #TXSen
Frankly however you feel about her, every Dem should be glad Crockett is running. A quick thread on why: (1/7)
Frankly however you feel about her, every Dem should be glad Crockett is running. A quick thread on why: (1/7)
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The GOP is deeply unsettled by the big Dem showing in #TN07. On The Downballot podcast this week, @davidnir.com & @dwbeard.bsky.social explain why they're right to be.
We also geek out w/Lou Jacobson about the Almanac of American Politics, a seminal resource for all political nerds. Listen here!
We also geek out w/Lou Jacobson about the Almanac of American Politics, a seminal resource for all political nerds. Listen here!
GOP in disarray after Tennessee special
Listen now | And Lou Jacobson explains the Almanac of American Politics
www.the-downballot.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The GOP is deeply unsettled by the big Dem showing in #TN07. On The Downballot podcast this week, @davidnir.com & @dwbeard.bsky.social explain why they're right to be.
We also geek out w/Lou Jacobson about the Almanac of American Politics, a seminal resource for all political nerds. Listen here!
We also geek out w/Lou Jacobson about the Almanac of American Politics, a seminal resource for all political nerds. Listen here!
I also remember in April 2017 when the GOP only held onto Kansas' 4th District 52-46 months after Trump carried it 60-33. While some recognized this as early bad news for the GOP, lost of talk about how Democrats could just win "moral victories" instead of real victories. Not the case here!
It's remarkable to see the entire political landscape treat a 9-point margin in a special election as exactly what it is: a serious warning sign for the GOP.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I also remember in April 2017 when the GOP only held onto Kansas' 4th District 52-46 months after Trump carried it 60-33. While some recognized this as early bad news for the GOP, lost of talk about how Democrats could just win "moral victories" instead of real victories. Not the case here!
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It's remarkable to see the entire political landscape treat a 9-point margin in a special election as exactly what it is: a serious warning sign for the GOP.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
December 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It's remarkable to see the entire political landscape treat a 9-point margin in a special election as exactly what it is: a serious warning sign for the GOP.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
This is a sea change. After Jon Ossoff lost #GA06, the media, the GOP, and even many Dems sniffily dismissed it. But it was a harbinger.
Michael Whatley: "The reason I’m running for this race is because President Trump asked me to run in this race." Bet this quote will come up a few times in the next 11 months in the North Carolina Senate contest.
Embracing Trump and ‘America First,’ Michael Whatley files for NC’s Senate race
“I am not going to forget Western North Carolina,” said Whatley, who has faced scrutiny over his role in the Helene recovery.
www.newsobserver.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Michael Whatley: "The reason I’m running for this race is because President Trump asked me to run in this race." Bet this quote will come up a few times in the next 11 months in the North Carolina Senate contest.
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D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who is a self-described democratic socialist, just became the first major candidate to join the race to succeed retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser. There's a whole lot more about Lewis George, as well as her most likely opponent, in our hot-off-the presses Digest.
Morning Digest: A major election year is unfolding in D.C. as the city is besieged by Trump
A high-profile race for mayor could pit democratic socialists against the establishment
www.the-downballot.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, who is a self-described democratic socialist, just became the first major candidate to join the race to succeed retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser. There's a whole lot more about Lewis George, as well as her most likely opponent, in our hot-off-the presses Digest.
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Once again, we were way ahead of the curve! As Republicans panic about the #TN07 special that's now about 10 days away—and major Dem groups start spending—we flagged this race as one to watch in mid-August.
If you want to know about competitive special elections long before they happen, subscribe!
If you want to know about competitive special elections long before they happen, subscribe!
Morning Digest: Why Tennessee Democrats think they can pull a special election upset
One key reason: A GOP gerrymander that might've gotten a bit too greedy
www.the-downballot.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Once again, we were way ahead of the curve! As Republicans panic about the #TN07 special that's now about 10 days away—and major Dem groups start spending—we flagged this race as one to watch in mid-August.
If you want to know about competitive special elections long before they happen, subscribe!
If you want to know about competitive special elections long before they happen, subscribe!
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Rep. Eric Swalwell has joined the large field of Democrats running for governor of California.
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor | KQED
The East Bay congressman entered the 2026 campaign Thursday with an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
www.kqed.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Rep. Eric Swalwell has joined the large field of Democrats running for governor of California.
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Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Read about this race before someone tells you that "nobody" is paying attention to it!
Georgia Democrats have a chance on Dec. 9 to flip a legislative seat that backed Donald Trump by 13 points—but that Democrats won by even more last month in two statewide races.
Morning Digest: Georgia Democrats could flip this red seat in a December special election
After two massive statewide wins last week, the wind is at their backs
www.the-downballot.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Read about this race before someone tells you that "nobody" is paying attention to it!
Louisiana politics: Very often bad, very rarely boring.
Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder indicted for theft of 'rare state artifact'
He was indicted after an ancient cypress board went missing from his office,
www.nola.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Louisiana politics: Very often bad, very rarely boring.
@votebeat.org is very lucky to have the one and only @baseballot.bsky.social
New job alert! Today I started as the new managing editor of @votebeat.org, a nonprofit news site that covers election administration and voting rights issues.
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@votebeat.org is very lucky to have the one and only @baseballot.bsky.social
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Democratic Rep. Al Green, 78, will face a much younger incumbent in next year's primary for Texas' new 18th District. He just won't learn who until next year.
Morning Digest: Al Green will run again, setting up clash with much younger opponent
The winner of a special election next year will immediately face off against the longtime congressman
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November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Democratic Rep. Al Green, 78, will face a much younger incumbent in next year's primary for Texas' new 18th District. He just won't learn who until next year.
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Most retrospectives of Pelosi’s career focus on her time as leader of the House. At The Downballot, we reach back much further to explain how she *got* to the House in the first place.
if you want to understand how Pelosi got her start in politics, read @jeffsinger.bsky.social’s deep dive.
if you want to understand how Pelosi got her start in politics, read @jeffsinger.bsky.social’s deep dive.
Nancy Pelosi is retiring after a groundbreaking electoral career that, as we detail in our new Morning Digest, almost didn't happen.
Morning Digest: Nancy Pelosi, first woman speaker, retires after historic career
The longtime congresswoman left an indelible mark on San Francisco—and America
www.the-downballot.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Most retrospectives of Pelosi’s career focus on her time as leader of the House. At The Downballot, we reach back much further to explain how she *got* to the House in the first place.
if you want to understand how Pelosi got her start in politics, read @jeffsinger.bsky.social’s deep dive.
if you want to understand how Pelosi got her start in politics, read @jeffsinger.bsky.social’s deep dive.
One of my favorite discoveries while writing this was the New York Times' nondescript headline following Pelosi's first general election win: "DEMOCRAT ELECTED IN SAN FRANCISCO." Her retirement generated far different headlines!
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One of my favorite discoveries while writing this was the New York Times' nondescript headline following Pelosi's first general election win: "DEMOCRAT ELECTED IN SAN FRANCISCO." Her retirement generated far different headlines!