In 2010, when both parties had competitive, open statewide primaries, Republicans cast 285,002 more ballots than Democrats; in 2014, when Gov. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) was seeking re-nomination and state senator Jason Carter was the party’s anointed candidate, Republicans held a 291,975-vote advantage. Thirteen states have held at least the first rounds of their primaries, and in only one — Arkansas — Democratic turnout has fallen while Republican turnout has risen, compared with 2014. But in 2014, when Hill was first nominated for the seat, 54,310 Republicans cast votes. The hard right of the GOP triumphed in 2010, so surely, the hard left of the Democratic Party must be triumphing now.

Source: Washington Post May 23, 2018 18:33 UTC