“In Virginia and nationally, red areas became more red and blue areas became less blue nearly everywhere,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.
Less suburban support narrows Harris’ Virginia margin (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
“The reality is that we are a 50/50 country, and there are going to be 50/50 districts,” explained Stephen Farnsworth, PhD, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington.
Maryland’s District 6 race remains deadlocked before remaining mail, provisional ballots (WJLA)
"Vindman won this contest largely on the basis of offering a centrist message that has worked for Congresswoman Spanberger in the past," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. "The reality is that this is a purple district."
Vindman claims victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional district (WVTF)
University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth said the confrontation isn’t surprising in this fraught political atmosphere. “What’s clear is that America is not in a happy place,” he said. “Half of the country is going to be furious once this election is resolved, and many people are already very, very upset in advance of Election Day.”
“All indications are that Cao just simply was running at a bad time against an incumbent very well known in Virginia,” Dr. Stephen Farnsworth of University of Mary Washington said.
Sen. Tim Kaine responds to criticism over SNL appearance from opponent Hung Cao (WUSA 9)
Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs-Professor of Political Science and International Affairs: "Former President Trump's Joe Rogan interview was an effective way to reach a group of potential voters that Republicans very much need to reach. The challenge for both campaigns throughout the fall has been to connect with voters who are not all that likely to participate and get them off the fence—and off the couch. If Trump wins, it will largely be as a result of his aggressive outreach efforts to younger male voters who can connect with Trump's anger about the current state of the country."
Will Trump’s Joe Rogan Interview Help Win White House? Analysts’ Verdicts (Newsweek)
