Fletcher noted in the debate that Democrats in Harris County have had success in recent local elections because they've nominated the right candidates who appeal to broad coalitions of voters. (rollcall.com)
Local council election results in the wards making up Hallam constituency, while by no means good for the Liberal Democrats, paint a more equivocal picture than the polls, as a comparison of the 2010 local election results with those in the most recent local elections in 2014 shows. (theconversation.com)
Senate Republicans are celebrating two little noticed GOP wins in recent local elections, pointing to these victories as evidence that counters the belief they'll have a tough time retaining the majority in 2016. (nystateofpolitics.com)