The following post was written by Marcy, Matt, and Anna.
Past election patterns and current forecasts can give pundits and the public a good idea of what to expect on Election Day, but they guarantee nothing. A new, unique, or charismatic candidate can inspire an unexpected voter turnout and make predictions less reliable — while low-turnout elections, on the other hand, commonly favor the status quo and conservative candidates. That’s why we’re spotlighting candidates whose qualities are outstanding — but whose districts haven’t always favored candidates like them. Extraordinary odds call for extraordinary candidates to overcome them, and we think these are the candidates for the job.
Let’s meet some of our endorsed candidates — all Democrats — who are currently campaigning in districts with Republican advantages.
Legislative districts 16, 20, 21, 22, and 25 on a map