Election results!

[tanaqui]

Use this post to talk about the results.

Are there any (unexpectedly) good results in your district or state? Or in districts where you've been volunteering though organisations like Swing Left or Sister District? Are there any results you're excited about for candidates outside your district that you've been following/donating to (perhaps from the various slates we've posted)?

Share the squee or commiserate about near misses!

(Posted early because I'm out for the evening and want to make sure this is ready for when you need it!)

Comments

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal

[jjhunter]

Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal

[rydra_wong]

They're still counting! *bites nails*

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal

[jjhunter]

*also chewing nails* I was so hoping at least one of the Great Slate would win through.

Between the protest I just went to tonight and my trip out of state the next three days, not sure when I’ll next have time to pick up checking outcomes - thank you for all the ones you’ve checked so far!

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal

[rydra_wong]

I was so hoping at least one of the Great Slate would win through.

Me too! I know they all started out as longshots, but I think it'll be sheer bad luck if they don't get one -- they put up some really spectacular fights.

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal - Still Counting

[jjhunter]

Looks like the ranked-choice voting count is still ongoing with a potential lean to Golden? *bites nails some more*

https://bangordailynews.com/2018/11/09/politics/exit-polling-gives-golden-an-edge-in-2nd-district-ranked-choice-count-see-each-candidates-road-to-victory/

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal - WON

[rydra_wong]

HE MADE IT HE MADE IT HE MADE IT!

https://twitter.com/mikememoli/status/1063124205225607171
https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/maine-house-district-2

\o/ \o/ \o/

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal - WON

[jjhunter]

HOLY SHIT Yessssssssssssssssss!!!!!

I’m so glad someone from the Great Slate made it through! :D :D :D

Thank you for the heads up; this just made my week.

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal - WON

[rydra_wong]

I had to come and tell you as soon as I saw!

Re: The Great Slate - Jared Golden - ME CD-02 - Federal - WON

[jjhunter]

And it’s really clear he won because there was ranked voting, which is one of those civic reforms like universal pre-K that I am very passionate about.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee *flaps hands in ineffable delight*