Posts tagged "2016"

The folks at FiveThirtyEight had a fun data visualization discussion during their regular election chat this week, about whether Hillary Clinton should focus on ensuring victory next month or spending... Read more →

I've been collecting county-level data on the presidential primary race since the contests began earlier this year. With Donald Trump now the Republicans' presumptive nominee — and Hillary Clinton rapidly... Read more →

Despite her big win in New York, trouble looms for Hillary Clinton in the general election, according to a new poll that shows her favorable/unfavorable ratings at dangerously low levels... Read more →

This post has been updated. See correction at the bottom of the page. To some Bernie Sanders supporters, the Democratic presidential race must seem close. Their candidate, after all, has... Read more →

Last week we examined how the Democratic presidential campaigns have performed in the context of Barack Obama's 2012 re-election. That analysis grouped Obama's vote share into categories, highlighting how the country's... Read more →

Among the fascinating aspects of American politics are the various factors — demographic, financial, historical, etc. — that shape the geography of campaigns. This election cycle is no different, with... Read more →

Hillary Clinton's efforts to win over minority voters have paid off significantly in the Democratic primaries. Many of these voters simply aren't feeling the Bern, according to voting results and demographics... Read more →