Congressional resignations trigger specials
Key Questions
Why did Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales resign?
Rep. Swalwell resigned amid an assault scandal, while Rep. Gonzales resigned due to other scandals. These resignations have triggered special elections in their districts.
What are the political leanings of the affected districts?
CA-14 is considered a safe Democratic seat, while TX-23 is a competitive GOP district with Herrera as the nominee. Democratic momentum is noted in broader trackers.
What does the Blue Wave Tracker indicate?
The Blue Wave Tracker signals Democratic momentum, eyeing 30 special election flips, with a D+5 generic ballot lead amid Trump's -20 approval rating. It tracks measures suggesting potential Democratic gains.
How is Trump's approval rating faring?
Trump's approval has fallen to 35%, with a record -46 rating on handling prices. This contributes to perceptions of lost focus among his voters.
What special election dynamics are emerging?
Special elections from the resignations could see Democratic opportunities, especially with 30 flips eyed and positive generic ballot trends for Democrats.
Swalwell (assault) & Gonzales resign amid scandals; CA-14 safe Dem, TX-23 competitive GOP Herrera nom. Blue Wave Tracker signals Dem momentum with 30 special flips eyed, D+5 generic ballot amid Trump -20 approval.