Democrats are hoping that higher
turnout in a presidential year will help them gain seats in Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
Higher
turnout in a presidential year will make the environment favorable to any Democrat who decides to run in the swing district, however.
Not exact matches
Democrats expect to do well this cycle given the
turnout in presidential election
years has historically given them more seats
in the Senate.
While
turnout among Democrat voters
in the City of Rochester was high
in the
presidential year, it was Slaughter's win
in the Republican - dominated suburbs that was truly remarkable.
«He's slow and steady, but that approach can win the race, especially
in a high -
turnout presidential year where demographics and registration are on his side.»
«You have to do much more work to figure out who to target
in a 45 percent
turnout election» than
in a
presidential year, said Jeremy Bird, Obama's 2012 national field director.
But until polls are released suggesting otherwise, there's no reason to think Gipson will enjoy the
turnout edge that Democrats typically benefit from
in presidential election
years: The district contains parts of Dutchess and Putnam counties, both of which went to Bernie Sanders
in the Democratic primary and overwhelmingly to Donald Trump
in the GOP's contest.
Democrats would feel more comfortable about their chances
in a
year with
presidential - level
turnout.
During these midterm elections it was expected that voter
turnout would be lower than
in presidential election
years, according to data since the 1840s.
It was a
presidential year in a Democrat - dominated state, after all, which traditionally bumps up
turnout and benefits Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.
Many of them looked naturally vulnerable
in the face of a
presidential year's higher
turnout and more diverse electorate.
Heading into the 2016
presidential year when Democratic
turnout is traditionally high, Gianaris is optimistic the Dems can pick up enough seats on Long Island to put them
in a position to grab at least partial control of the chamber.
But given the swing nature of her northern Virginia district and the higher
turnout expected
in a
presidential year, Democrats say if they're going to take the seat, this is the time.
In New York, turnout for both parties is higher in presidential years than in years when a gubernatorial race tops the ticket, but the jump is larger for Democrats than Republican
In New York,
turnout for both parties is higher
in presidential years than in years when a gubernatorial race tops the ticket, but the jump is larger for Democrats than Republican
in presidential years than
in years when a gubernatorial race tops the ticket, but the jump is larger for Democrats than Republican
in years when a gubernatorial race tops the ticket, but the jump is larger for Democrats than Republicans.
«This groundbreaking proposal will almost certainly bolster Oregon's best -
in - the nation
turnout rates that exceed 80 percent
in presidential years and provide a clear roadmap for states like ours that have much room for improvement,» Miner said.
Dadey didn't put forward a specific plan for how he would assist Flanagan is holding on to power
in a
presidential election
year expected to boost Democratic
turnout in this Democrat - dominated state.
And typically the candidates at the top of the ticket fuel
turnout — especially
in a
presidential year.
But under this deal being floated,
in exchange for allowing Klein to retain most or all of the power he currently enjoys, the Senate Republicans would gain the insurance of having the five - member IDC to fall back on two
years from now, when a
presidential election is expected to cause an uptick
in Democratic
turnout and potentially put the GOP back into a numerical minority.
A Larkin retirement could have a significant impact on the fight for control of the state Senate, where Republicans hold a thin majority and are girding for a heavy
turnout of Democrats
in a
presidential election
year.
One of those factors will likely be what his run would mean for his fellow Senate Republicans, who are gearing up for a re-match with the Democrats for control of the chamber
in what's shaping up to be a challenging
year, thanks to the twin corruption convictions of two former top conference leaders — ex-Deputy Majority Leader Tom Libous and ex-Majority Leader Dean Skelos — as well as a
presidential election that will likely boost Democratic
turnout in this Democrat - dominated state.
Voter
turnout is higher
in presidential years and while New York is expected to go to Obama, the voting history within the district suggests otherwise.
Pelosi pointed out that Democratic
turnout tends to spike
in presidential years and has repeatedly said the GOP's refusal to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill will doom its chances of winning the White House next
year and beyond.
But Democrats outnumber Republicans by 63,000
in the district, an enrollment advantage that could be difficult to assail
in a
presidential election
year that will boost
turnout dramatically.
Indeed, voter
turnout of 38 percent
in the town was considered unusually high for a
year that didn't include Congressional or
presidential elections.
County officials had regarded 2016 as the best opportunity to get a water fee passed on the ballot because of typically high Democratic voter
turnout in presidential election
years.
The 2016 elections will take place
in a
presidential year, which traditionally boosts
turnout — not a benefit to Republicans
in this Democrat - dominated state.
De Blasio said yesterday that 2014 is merely «step one»
in the Democrats» drive to re-take the Senate, and the real action is going to take place
in 2016 — a
presidential year that will drive up Democratic
turnout.
He also defeated her
in a close race two
years ago when she was the incumbent and her was the upstart challenger, bouyed by a boost
in turnout in a
presidential election
year.
Typically the party does not
turnout in odd - numbered
years, leaving Republicans to win local - level races, even
in areas that have trended against the GOP
in recent
years and the Democratic
presidential candidates tend to do well.
A swing district more beneficial to Democrats
in presidential years, it could buoy Ms. Teachout with a large Democratic
turnout for the
presidential election this November.
Democrats believe that with the right candidate and the
turnout advantages of a
presidential year, Coffman can be beat
in 2016.
Several Republicans who won their seats
in the 2010 GOP wave now have to defend them
in a
presidential year, when Democrats tend to have higher
turnout.
IF the Republicans couldn't win a single statewide race
in a banner Republican
year like 2010, what makes them think they can win during a
Presidential race when
turnout will be much higher?
While the 1st Congressional District has traditionally been flipped
in mid-term election
years, the current political climate makes it difficult to predict whether it could turn Democrat again without the boost
in voter
turnout typically seen
in a
presidential election
year, when the party benefits from increased participation by minority and female voters.
Mr. Bishop fared significantly better
in the larger
turnout presidential years than he did
in mid-terms, nearly losing his seat to Republican Randy Altschuler
in a 2010 race that wasn't determined for more than a month after Election Day.
New York has a well - publicized and worsening voter
turnout problem, and approximately one
in four registered New York voters could have no say
in the
presidential primary outcomes even if they wanted to - other than by changing their party affiliation more than a
year prior.
«Nothing that happens on Tuesday is a reflection of what's likely to happen a
year from now
in a
presidential election
year, high
turnout year, when there are real campaigns going on across the state
in a variety of districts between the Democrats and Republicans for control of the Senate.
Democrats hope they can sell potential recruits on the party's improved
turnout in presidential election
years.
Local officials have been hesitant to predict exact numbers, but they say there could be a large
turnout for this day, since
presidential contests
in recent
years have not seen this kind of contested primary.
Democratic
turnout should be higher
in a
presidential year.
New York has the worst elections laws
in the country, and as a result, had the second lowest
turnout in the
presidential primary last
year.
Murphy also argues the Democratic effort to grab control of the Senate will be helped by the fact the Dems are no longer
in debt and that 2016 is a
presidential year, which traditionally boosts
turnout in the heavily blue state.
Twenty - eight
years later,
in the closest
presidential race
in modern history, youth
turnout, having fallen steadily over the
years, reached a new low of 36 percent.