Title: #171: Sing for Us, O Polling Official
In the dynamic world of politics, the Maryland Governor Race is shaping up to be an interesting one. As of now, Ben Jealous and Wes Moore are leading the Democratic race, while the incumbent Governor Larry Hogan's future is uncertain due to Maryland's strong Democratic leanings [1].
Meanwhile, in the realm of political analysis, the podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." is making waves. Hosted by Margie Omero (Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (Republican), the podcast offers a fresh, friendly look at the numbers driving the week's biggest stories in news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture. Recent posts include "Polling Insights from University of Massachusetts Lowell," "Western New England University Polls," and "University of New Hampshire Polls" [2].
The podcast also features interviews with pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders, providing a unique perspective on voter behaviour and trends. For instance, it has delved into the design of self-check quizzes, music challenges, and even a guide to finding one's style [3].
One of the most intriguing trends emerging from the podcast's analysis is the increasing number of women winning Democratic primaries. Women are currently winning 70% of open Democratic primary seats, a trend that is not mirrored on the GOP side where only 30% of seats are won by women [4]. This trend is evident in the 2028 Democratic primary field, which includes prominent women such as Vice President Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who are polling competitively. In contrast, the GOP primary aggregate leaders are men, with JD Vance leading and no women among the top contenders listed [2].
This trend is also reflected in recent primary results, such as Adelita Grijalva's win in a high-profile Democratic primary in Arizona [1]. In the New York 11th District Republican Primary, the race is between Grimm and Donovan [5].
In other news, the 2018 Generic Congressional Vote shows Democrats leading in three key Senate races, with the GOP trailing in CD10 (Virginia) and Democrats doing well in CD03 (West Virginia) [6].
For those interested in staying updated on the latest polls, the podcast can be followed on Twitter or found on Facebook. However, there have been some surprises, such as the recent takedown in NY-14 with no polling in the Ocasio-Cortez/Crowley race, which could potentially be a bellwether [7].
In conclusion, the Democratic Party is demonstrating a stronger trend of women winning primaries, supported by both congressional and presidential primary examples. On the other hand, the Republican side shows fewer women leading in primary races at the moment. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." provides valuable insights into these trends and more.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/us/politics/maryland-governor-race.html [2] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/ [3] https://www.politics.policy.polling.popculture/posts/ [4] https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2025/01/07/women-are-winning-democratic-primaries-but-not-republican-ones/ [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/nyregion/primary-elections-2025-new-york.html [6] https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/05/politics/2018-generic-congressional-vote/index.html [7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/29/washington-post-university-maryland-poll-maryland-governors-race/
- The Maryland Governor Race is generating significant interest, with Ben Jealous, Wes Moore leading the Democratic race, while Larry Hogan's future is uncertain due to Maryland's strong Democratic leanings.
- In the podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture.", Margie Omero and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss the numbers behind the week's biggest news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture.
- Recent posts on the podcast include insights from University of Massachusetts Lowell, Western New England University Polls, and University of New Hampshire Polls.
- The podcast interviews pollsters, journalists, and industry leaders, providing unique perspectives on voter behavior and trends, such as the design of self-check quizzes, music challenges, and guidance on finding one's style.
- An emerging trend from the podcast's analysis is the increase in women winning Democratic primaries, with women currently winning 70% of open Democratic primary seats as opposed to only 30% on the GOP side.
- This trend is apparent in the 2028 Democratic primary field, which includes Vice President Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who are polling competitively, while the GOP primary aggregate leaders are men.
- The trend is also reflected in recent primary results, such as Adelita Grijalva's win in a high-profile Democratic primary in Arizona, and in the New York 11th District Republican Primary, where the race is between Grimm and Donovan.
- In other news, the 2018 Generic Congressional Vote shows Democrats leading in three key Senate races, while the GOP trails in CD10 (Virginia) and Democrats are doing well in CD03 (West Virginia). For those interested in staying updated on the latest polls, the podcast can be followed on Twitter or found on Facebook. However, unexpected events like the recent takedown in NY-14 with no polling in the Ocasio-Cortez/Crowley race could potentially serve as a bellwether.
