Greg Giroux
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Bloomberg Government reporter analyzing elections, Congress, redistricting. TCM, trivia fan. News.bgov.com
Morris County, New Jersey at the moment:
Sherrill 109,796 (50.1%)
Ciattarelli 108,370 (49.4%) #njgov results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Morris/12...
Sherrill 109,796 (50.1%)
Ciattarelli 108,370 (49.4%) #njgov results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Morris/12...
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Morris County, New Jersey at the moment:
Sherrill 109,796 (50.1%)
Ciattarelli 108,370 (49.4%) #njgov results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Morris/12...
Sherrill 109,796 (50.1%)
Ciattarelli 108,370 (49.4%) #njgov results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Morris/12...
Also 1961: last time, prior to Mikie Sherrill tonight, NJ elected governor of the same party as departing 2-term governor.
[Richard Hughes (D) won to succeed 2-term Gov. Robert Meyner (D). Hughes' re-election 1965 was 4th straight win for Ds; no party since had won more than 2 straight) #njgov
[Richard Hughes (D) won to succeed 2-term Gov. Robert Meyner (D). Hughes' re-election 1965 was 4th straight win for Ds; no party since had won more than 2 straight) #njgov
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Also 1961: last time, prior to Mikie Sherrill tonight, NJ elected governor of the same party as departing 2-term governor.
[Richard Hughes (D) won to succeed 2-term Gov. Robert Meyner (D). Hughes' re-election 1965 was 4th straight win for Ds; no party since had won more than 2 straight) #njgov
[Richard Hughes (D) won to succeed 2-term Gov. Robert Meyner (D). Hughes' re-election 1965 was 4th straight win for Ds; no party since had won more than 2 straight) #njgov
Abigail Spanberger's margin is >14 percentage points per AP (95% counted), which would be the biggest for a Virginia Democratic nominee for governor since 1961 t.co/JA6H9esZrL #vagov
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Abigail Spanberger's margin is >14 percentage points per AP (95% counted), which would be the biggest for a Virginia Democratic nominee for governor since 1961 t.co/JA6H9esZrL #vagov
April 8: Trey Yesavage of Class-A Dunedin walked 6 Jupiter Hammerhead batters in 3.2 IP. Attendance at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: 327
Oct. 29: Yesavage 12K, 3H, 0 BB in 7 IP in a World Series Game 5, outpitching a 2x Cy Young winner for 2nd time in a week. Attendance at Dodger Stadium: 52,175
Oct. 29: Yesavage 12K, 3H, 0 BB in 7 IP in a World Series Game 5, outpitching a 2x Cy Young winner for 2nd time in a week. Attendance at Dodger Stadium: 52,175
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
April 8: Trey Yesavage of Class-A Dunedin walked 6 Jupiter Hammerhead batters in 3.2 IP. Attendance at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: 327
Oct. 29: Yesavage 12K, 3H, 0 BB in 7 IP in a World Series Game 5, outpitching a 2x Cy Young winner for 2nd time in a week. Attendance at Dodger Stadium: 52,175
Oct. 29: Yesavage 12K, 3H, 0 BB in 7 IP in a World Series Game 5, outpitching a 2x Cy Young winner for 2nd time in a week. Attendance at Dodger Stadium: 52,175
Official results of the Arizona 7th Congressional District special election Sept. 23, per canvass released today:
Adelita Grijalva (D) 70,148 (68.92%)
Daniel Butierez (R) 29,944 (29.42%)
Others 1,684 (1.65%)
Total 101,776 #az07
Adelita Grijalva (D) 70,148 (68.92%)
Daniel Butierez (R) 29,944 (29.42%)
Others 1,684 (1.65%)
Total 101,776 #az07
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Official results of the Arizona 7th Congressional District special election Sept. 23, per canvass released today:
Adelita Grijalva (D) 70,148 (68.92%)
Daniel Butierez (R) 29,944 (29.42%)
Others 1,684 (1.65%)
Total 101,776 #az07
Adelita Grijalva (D) 70,148 (68.92%)
Daniel Butierez (R) 29,944 (29.42%)
Others 1,684 (1.65%)
Total 101,776 #az07
Madison Cawthorn (R), former North Carolina congressman, filed to seek Florida's 19th Congressional District, which Byron Donalds is giving up to run for governor
docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/form... #FL19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFw0...
docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/form... #FL19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFw0...
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Madison Cawthorn (R), former North Carolina congressman, filed to seek Florida's 19th Congressional District, which Byron Donalds is giving up to run for governor
docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/form... #FL19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFw0...
docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/form... #FL19
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFw0...
In the 2022 redistricting, Kansas Republican mapmakers left Johnson alone & instead splintered D-heavy Wyandotte County. That lowered Biden's 2020 margin in #KS03 to +4 from +11, though Davids was +12 in 2022 and +11 in 2024 (running ahead of Harris's +4)
Current map vs 2010s map (black lines):
Current map vs 2010s map (black lines):
September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In the 2022 redistricting, Kansas Republican mapmakers left Johnson alone & instead splintered D-heavy Wyandotte County. That lowered Biden's 2020 margin in #KS03 to +4 from +11, though Davids was +12 in 2022 and +11 in 2024 (running ahead of Harris's +4)
Current map vs 2010s map (black lines):
Current map vs 2010s map (black lines):
These days, making Davids's #KS03 red would require chopping Johnson County (suburban KC), which accounts for 83% of the district population and has shifted sharply from Rs in the past generation
Johnson went from Bush +23 in 2004 to Harris +8 in 2024:
Johnson went from Bush +23 in 2004 to Harris +8 in 2024:
September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
These days, making Davids's #KS03 red would require chopping Johnson County (suburban KC), which accounts for 83% of the district population and has shifted sharply from Rs in the past generation
Johnson went from Bush +23 in 2004 to Harris +8 in 2024:
Johnson went from Bush +23 in 2004 to Harris +8 in 2024:
Kansas Republican legislators would need near-unanimous buy-in to call a special session and also eventually override veto over Dem Gov Laura Kelly's opposition. Both need 2/3 supermajority.
Senate 31R/9D, House 88R/37D per great NCSL chart below (1 House R resigned this week). #KS03
Senate 31R/9D, House 88R/37D per great NCSL chart below (1 House R resigned this week). #KS03
September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Kansas Republican legislators would need near-unanimous buy-in to call a special session and also eventually override veto over Dem Gov Laura Kelly's opposition. Both need 2/3 supermajority.
Senate 31R/9D, House 88R/37D per great NCSL chart below (1 House R resigned this week). #KS03
Senate 31R/9D, House 88R/37D per great NCSL chart below (1 House R resigned this week). #KS03
Missouri redistricting: Gov. Mike Kehoe will sign new Republican congressional map on Sunday
September 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Missouri redistricting: Gov. Mike Kehoe will sign new Republican congressional map on Sunday
Answers:
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.)
Rep. Carol Miller (Samuel Devine)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Frank Murkowski)
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Arch A. Moore Jr.)
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.)
Rep. Carol Miller (Samuel Devine)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Frank Murkowski)
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Arch A. Moore Jr.)
September 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Answers:
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.)
Rep. Carol Miller (Samuel Devine)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Frank Murkowski)
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Arch A. Moore Jr.)
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.)
Rep. Carol Miller (Samuel Devine)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Frank Murkowski)
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Arch A. Moore Jr.)
Merry Constitution Day!
September 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Merry Constitution Day!
MISSOURI (RE-)REDISTRICTING: Republican legislature gave final approval to GOP Gov. Mike Kehoe's "7-1" map endorsed by President Trump, favoring Republicans in 7 of 8 districts and targeting longtime KC-area Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver:
t.co/BHF6rse2OC
#moleg #mo05
t.co/BHF6rse2OC
#moleg #mo05
September 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
MISSOURI (RE-)REDISTRICTING: Republican legislature gave final approval to GOP Gov. Mike Kehoe's "7-1" map endorsed by President Trump, favoring Republicans in 7 of 8 districts and targeting longtime KC-area Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver:
t.co/BHF6rse2OC
#moleg #mo05
t.co/BHF6rse2OC
#moleg #mo05
Trivia time!
1. What US House member running for governor in 2026 was chief of staff to the governor last decade?
2. A US senator was previously chief of staff to a person who's now his junior Senate colleague. Name them.
3. Identify the missing name below from a 1976 article
1. What US House member running for governor in 2026 was chief of staff to the governor last decade?
2. A US senator was previously chief of staff to a person who's now his junior Senate colleague. Name them.
3. Identify the missing name below from a 1976 article
September 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Trivia time!
1. What US House member running for governor in 2026 was chief of staff to the governor last decade?
2. A US senator was previously chief of staff to a person who's now his junior Senate colleague. Name them.
3. Identify the missing name below from a 1976 article
1. What US House member running for governor in 2026 was chief of staff to the governor last decade?
2. A US senator was previously chief of staff to a person who's now his junior Senate colleague. Name them.
3. Identify the missing name below from a 1976 article
Walkinshaw: “I rise with profound gratitude and humility as I begin my service on behalf of Virginia’s 11th District. As a lifelong northern Virginian, I am honored by the trust my community has placed in me.” #VA11
September 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Walkinshaw: “I rise with profound gratitude and humility as I begin my service on behalf of Virginia’s 11th District. As a lifelong northern Virginian, I am honored by the trust my community has placed in me.” #VA11
Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) sworn in to House by Speaker Johnson, one day after Walkinshaw won special election to succeed the late Gerry Connolly (D).
Walkinshaw, 42, was Connolly’s chief of staff for 11 years. #VA11
House now: 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, 3 vacancies
Walkinshaw, 42, was Connolly’s chief of staff for 11 years. #VA11
House now: 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, 3 vacancies
September 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) sworn in to House by Speaker Johnson, one day after Walkinshaw won special election to succeed the late Gerry Connolly (D).
Walkinshaw, 42, was Connolly’s chief of staff for 11 years. #VA11
House now: 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, 3 vacancies
Walkinshaw, 42, was Connolly’s chief of staff for 11 years. #VA11
House now: 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, 3 vacancies
Chuck Grassley is in the 1976 Almanac and the 2026 Almanac:
September 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Chuck Grassley is in the 1976 Almanac and the 2026 Almanac:
Delighted that the 2026 edition of the Almanac of American Politics has arrived! Many congratulations and thanks to all who contributed.
September 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Delighted that the 2026 edition of the Almanac of American Politics has arrived! Many congratulations and thanks to all who contributed.
Walkinshaw is asking Speaker Johnson to be sworn in tomorrow, noting Florida Republicans Reps. Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine took the oath of office the day after they won special elections. #VA11
September 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Walkinshaw is asking Speaker Johnson to be sworn in tomorrow, noting Florida Republicans Reps. Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine took the oath of office the day after they won special elections. #VA11
James Walkinshaw: "I am honored and deeply humbled to stand before you tonight as the 11th District's Congressman-elect. It was an overwhelming victory and a record-setting turnout and margin."
"Northern Virginians have sent a very powerful message: the reckless Trump agenda must come to an end."
"Northern Virginians have sent a very powerful message: the reckless Trump agenda must come to an end."
September 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
James Walkinshaw: "I am honored and deeply humbled to stand before you tonight as the 11th District's Congressman-elect. It was an overwhelming victory and a record-setting turnout and margin."
"Northern Virginians have sent a very powerful message: the reckless Trump agenda must come to an end."
"Northern Virginians have sent a very powerful message: the reckless Trump agenda must come to an end."
Today in 1974, President Gerald Ford's press secretary Jerald terHorst submitted his resignation after Nixon pardon:
September 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today in 1974, President Gerald Ford's press secretary Jerald terHorst submitted his resignation after Nixon pardon:
What proponents and opponents have said about the map, which favors Republicans in 7 of 8 districts. Current map is 6R/2D.
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What proponents and opponents have said about the map, which favors Republicans in 7 of 8 districts. Current map is 6R/2D.
Missouri Redistricting: the state House Rules-Legislative Committee advanced Republican congressional remap proposal on a 7-3 vote
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Missouri Redistricting: the state House Rules-Legislative Committee advanced Republican congressional remap proposal on a 7-3 vote
Missouri House redistricting committee has convened to hear testimony on a proposed congressional remap favoring Republicans in seven of eight districts.
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's KC-area 5th District would be substantially redrawn:
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's KC-area 5th District would be substantially redrawn:
September 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Missouri House redistricting committee has convened to hear testimony on a proposed congressional remap favoring Republicans in seven of eight districts.
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's KC-area 5th District would be substantially redrawn:
Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's KC-area 5th District would be substantially redrawn:
No quorum in Texas House (95 present).
Speaker Burrows: "If we still do not have quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session and the governor will immediately issue a proclamation for a second called special session. We will gavel in for the second session Friday"
Speaker Burrows: "If we still do not have quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session and the governor will immediately issue a proclamation for a second called special session. We will gavel in for the second session Friday"
August 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
No quorum in Texas House (95 present).
Speaker Burrows: "If we still do not have quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session and the governor will immediately issue a proclamation for a second called special session. We will gavel in for the second session Friday"
Speaker Burrows: "If we still do not have quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session and the governor will immediately issue a proclamation for a second called special session. We will gavel in for the second session Friday"