Unifying a fractured Democratic base and mobilizing them to the polls in an off - year is a tough challenge, especially considering that Democrats have come up short in recent special elections in Georgia and Kansas. (wrvo.org)
If Lesko wins by single digits, it would reflect the broader trend of Democrat over-performance in other recent special elections. (fortune.com)
And after a series of Democratic upsets in recent special elections — first with Doug Jones in Alabama and then with Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania — Dr. Tipirneni believes that she can win. (nytimes.com)