In anticipation of the Big Elections tomorrow, here’s a run-down of major races and issues that are worth watching other than the presidential contest. It is worth remembering that there is more going on tomorrow than Bush v. Kerry. There are congressional races, state-level elections, referenda and ballot initiatives galore. It is the Super Bowl for political junkies.

For state-level ballot info and election returns, find a link to a state’s Secretary of State/Election Division here (Here’s the Graphic graphic/map version).

For state-specific news:

• This graphic from the AP provides links to state-level newspapers.
  
• Swing States newspaper links.

THE SENATE

• U.S. Senate: Party Division over Time
  
• Here’s my run-down of the close races.
  
• RealClear Politics - Polls (Senate Races)
  
• Senate Analysis 2004
  
• Race for the Senate (CNN)

• Democrats Have Designs on Senate
• AK
  • Nation watches Alaska’s Senate race with the balance of power at stake

  • Oil money flows in Alaska Senate race.
• FL
  • The Miami Herald: Senate rivals bank on voter fear
  • Mel Martinez | ‘I’m bottom-line oriented’ and basic bio on Martinez.
  • Betty Castor | ‘She’s a people person . . . She’s reachable’ and basic bio.
• NC
  • North Carolina Senate Race, Burr 49% Bowles 45%
  • Burr, Bowles race to wire in N.C. Senate bid.
• SC
  • South Carolina Senate Race Surprisingly Close.
  • Tenenbaum, DeMint shift senate race into full sprint.
    

• OK
  • WaPo: In Okla., Bush’s Popularity Boosts GOP Senate Hopeful.
• SD
  • WaPo: In Response to Poll, Daschle Backers Amass.
  • ABC News: Daschle in Tough, Costly Election Fight.
  • TCS: Daschle May Lose — And Republicans May Regret It
• LA: INTO DECEMBER?
  • WaPo: La. Could Decide Party Control of Senate in December

THE HOUSE

• U.S. House: Party Divisions over Time
  
• Race for the House (CNN)

• GOP expected to keep control of House
• California: 1 hot contest in 53 House races
  

GOVERNORS

• 11 Governorships up for election
• CNN’s index of governor stories.
• Washington Among Tight Governors’ Races.
• With 11 governors races, domestic issues getting a workout in many states.
• Attacks rising in races for governor.

BALLOT INITIATIVE/REFERENDA

• 11 States to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage:
  

  Proposed amendments in Mississippi, Montana and Oregon refer only to marriage. Those in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah would ban civil unions as well.

• Basic summary: National snapshot: ballot issues.
• Ballot initiatives: From weeds to weddings.
• Initiatives span political spectrum.
• Voters To Decide Tobacco Tax Initiatives in 3 States”.
• And, of course, there is the proposed Colorado amendment that would split the EV of the state (and the commensurate lawsuit: Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado’s Electoral College plan).
• Here are CA bloggers’ endorsements via Stephen Bainbridge for the CA ballot (including initiatives).
• Alabama has Amendment Two, which strips racist language from the state constitution, but also has erupted into a big political debate over taxes.
• Alabama: 8 amendments on Tuesday ballot.

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11 Responses to “An Election Guide to All Things Not Presidential”

1. The Command Post - 2004 US Presidential Election Says:
   November 1st, 2004 at 10:01 pm

   Going Beyond the Presidential
   PoliBlog’s Guide to All Things Electoral, but not Presidential is here….

2. VodkaPundit Says:
   November 1st, 2004 at 10:07 pm

   Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Politics
   Steven Taylor has a new election guide covering - um - everything, I think….

3. Wizbang Says:
   November 1st, 2004 at 10:39 pm

   Election day goodies
   Doc Poliblog says there are other things on the ballot tomorrow besides the race for President. Who knew? Apparently, he says there are some Senate races too. (He calls it Thune BTW. That would make me join Michelle) Speaking of…

4. bLogicus Says:
   November 1st, 2004 at 11:45 pm

   Election Short Shots
   Last minute must read posts from a number of conservative and moderate bloggers.

5. The Moderate Voice Says:
   November 2nd, 2004 at 1:00 am

   An Election Guide to All Things Not Presidential
   Professional Political Scientist Stephen Taylor aka Poliblogger has it all here.

6. The Glittering Eye Says:
   November 2nd, 2004 at 5:35 am

   It’s Toast!
   The final 2004 edition of the Toast-O-Meter will be available this morning (link not available as of this posting). Check in at PoliBlog. But Steven Taylor’s handy guide to state elections is available. A one-stop guide to all the state…

7. On The Third Hand Says:
   November 2nd, 2004 at 6:39 am

   Election Coverage.
   The Command Post has at least one blogger participant from every state in the US. They are already up and blogging up a storm. If you want, they also have an RSS feed. PoliBlog has a handy Election Guide to All Things Not Presidential. This is an open …

8. Michelle Malkin Says:
   November 2nd, 2004 at 7:34 am

   THE REST OF THE RACES
   Poliblogger has an excellent compendium of major races and initiatives here. We’ll be keeping an especially close eye on Oklahoma and South Dakota; the 11 states holding referenda on same-sex marriage; and the Colorado electoral college initiative….

9. La Shawn Barber's Corner Says:
   November 2nd, 2004 at 7:36 am

   Don’t Forget To Vote!!!
   Up to 125 million Americans will cast votes to choose the leader of the United States for the next four years and set the country’s course on the Iraq (news - web sites) war, the fight against terrorism, the economy and foreign relations.

   Polls sho…

10. Priorities & Frivolities Says:
    November 2nd, 2004 at 11:29 am

    Who Will Win?
    George W. Bush, 286-252 electoral votes. As everyone knows, and as Sam Wang meticulously demonstrates, it will all come down to Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio….

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