I agree, the "Downballot view" on these special elections has become much more prevalent. In Iowa, I used to be almost alone in framing special elections this way, but I see mainstream media reports on our legislative elections are more likely to compare special election results to the last presidential election now.
I agree, the "Downballot view" on these special elections has become much more prevalent. In Iowa, I used to be almost alone in framing special elections this way, but I see mainstream media reports on our legislative elections are more likely to compare special election results to the last presidential election now.