Sentences with phrase «election battles become»

It means that, for instance, election battles become concentrated on a smaller number of voters.

Not exact matches

The battle between Driehaus and a group of progressive Catholic supporters on the one hand and religious conservatives on the other is a reminder that abortion has become a key issue in the midterm elections in parts of the country, even as the economy and jobs remain voters» top concern.

Whether Boris Johnson or Theresa May, or another as yet unknown candidate, becomes party leader, they will have an uphill battle to unite the Conservatives and fight off calls for another general election.

Republican Dennis Saffran is a strong candidate, and so the general election could easily become a 4 - way battle.

Less than five minutes after elections officials announced Tuesday night that Depew residents had rejected a referendum to eliminate the village government, some voters in the crowd at Village Hall began urging that Depew flex its muscles again and jump into an even bigger battle to try to become a town.

Barrett was one of four Democrats on Tuesday's primary ballot looking to unseat Walker in the June 5 general election that has become a nationally watched battle over union rights.

With the election just four weeks away, the McCoy - Irwin battle has become a bellwether on the future of the California Legislature and the GOP desire to break the Democrats» Assembly supermajority.

But Fletcher's soft start should not fool anyone: With his election, he has become one of the region's most formidable political forces, commanding a battle - hardened phalanx of unionists in desperate need of fresh leadership.

«Elections affected investor sentiment as early as the third quarter, once it became obvious it was a Trump - Clinton battle.»