Today is Primary Day...

[brooklynite]

Today is the remnant of the “Acela Tuesday” Presidential Primary and several other key races:

Indiana (6 PM E)

Presidential Primary

IN-01: (Democrat Peter Visclosky retiring)
Melissa Borom: Lobbyist, Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
Carrie Castro: Attorney
Scott Costello: Hospital Behavioral Health Director & Social Worker
Tony Daggett: Educator, Retired Army Lt Colonel & '18 Candidate
Ryan Farrar: State DCS Case Manager, Musician & Ex-Factory Worker
Sabrina Haake: Attorney & Community Activist
John Henry Hall: Attorney & Widower of US Rep Katie Hall
Jim Harper: Attorney, '18 Sec of State Nominee & '16 State Sen Candidate
Tom McDermott: Hammond Mayor, Attorney & Navy Veteran
Wendell Mosby: Ex-Prairie State Community College Trustee & Campaign Consultant
Frank Mrvan Jr.: North Township Trustee, Mortgage Broker & Democratic Activist
Mara Candelaria Reardon: State Rep. & Business Consultant
Jayson Reeves: Engineer & Frequent Candidate
Andrew Sylwestrowicz: Ex-Merrillville Councilman, Retired Firefighter & Frequent Candidate

IN-05: (Republican Susan Brooks retiring)
Jennifer Christie: Businesswoman & Environmental Chemist
Christina Hale: Ex-State Rep., Nonprofit Group Executive & '16 Lt Gov Nominee
Andy Jacobs Jr: Attorney & Son of Ex-Congressman Andy Jacobs
Ralph Spelbring: Retired Chemist & Frequent Candidate
Dee Thornton: Corporate District Sales Manager & '18 Nominee

D.C. (8 PM E)

Presidential Primary

Maryland (8 PM E)

Presidential Primary

Pennsylvania (8 PM E)

Presidential Primary

PA-01:
Christina Finello: Ivyland Borough Councilwoman, Attorney & Psychologist
Skylar Hurwitz: Blockchain Cryptocurrency Business Consultant

PA-07: (Republican Primary vs. Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild)
Dean Browning: Ex-Lehigh County Commissioner, Businessman & '18 Candidate
Lisa Scheller: Ex-Lehigh County Commissioner & Businesswoman

PA-08: (Republican Primary vs. Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright)
Jim Bognet: Political Consultant, Attorney & Ex-Export-Import Bank Official
Mike Cammisa: Bar Manager
Teddy Daniels: Businessman, Retired Police Officer & Afghan War Veteran
Earl Granville: Disabled Iraq/Afghan War Veteran & Disabled Veterans Advocate
Harry Haas: Luzerne County Councilman & Teacher
Mike Marsicano: Ex-Hazleton Mayor, Businessman, Ex-Democrat & '16 Candidate

PA-AUD:
Nina Ahmad: Ex-Philadelphia Deputy Mayor, Chemist & '18 Lt Gov Candidate
Scott Conklin: State Rep., Ex-Centre County Commissioner, Antique Store Owner & 10 Lt Gov Nominee
Rosie Davis: Smithfield Township Auditor & Accountant
Tracie Fountain: Accountant & Ex-Auditor General's Audit Bureau Director
Christina Hartman: Nonprofit Group Consultant, Ex-Nonprofit Executive & '16 US Rep Nominee
Michael Lamb: Pittsburgh City Controller, Ex-Allegheny County Prothonotary & Attorney

Rhode Island (8 PM E)

Presidential Primary

South Dakota (8 PM E)

Presidential Primary

New Mexico (9 PM E)

NM-02: (Republican Primary vs. Democratic Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small)
Claire Chase: Energy Executive, State Oil/Gas Association Chair & Ex-Congressional Aide
Yvette Herrell: Ex-State Rep., Real Estate Investor & '18 Nominee
Chris Mathys: Ex-Fresno (CA) Councilman, Businessman, Army Veteran & '18 PRC Candidate

Idaho (10 PM E)

Presidential Primary

ID-SEN:
Paulette Jordan: Ex-State Rep., Environmental Activist & '18 Gov Nominee
Jim Vandermaas: Business Consultant, Retired Police Officer & '18 US Rep Candidate

Iowa (10 PM E)

IA-SEN:
Mike Franken: Retired Navy Admiral
Kimberly Graham: Attorney
Theresa Greenfield (D) - Real Estate Executive & '18 US Rep Candidate
Eddie Mauro (D) - Insurance Broker, Community Activist & '18 US Rep Candidate

IA-04: (Republican Primary)
Steve King: Incumbent
Randy Feenstra: State Sen., Ex-Sioux County Treasurer & Ex-Hull City Administrator
Steve Reeder: Real Estate Developer & Real Estate Broker
Bret Richards: Ex-Irwin Mayor, Retired Businessman & Army Veteran
Jeremy Taylor: Woodbury County Supervisor, Ex-St Rep, National Guard Officer & Pastor

Montana (10 PM E)

MT-SEN:
Steve Bullock: Governor, Ex-Attorney General & '20 Pres. Candidate
Mike Knoles: Mathematician, Physicist & Data Analyst
John Mues: Engineer & Navy Veteran

MT-AL:
Kathleen Williams: Ex-State Rep., Non-Profit Group Executive & '18 Nominee
Tom Winter: State Rep. & Businessman

MT-GOV:
Mike Cooney: Lt Governor, Ex-Sec of State, Ex-Senate President, Ex-State Rep. & '00 Candidate
Whitney Williams: Philanthropic Consultant, Businesswoman & Ex-Clinton White House Aide

MT-AG:
Kimberly Dudik: State Rep., Attorney & Ex-Nurse
Raph Graybill: Governor's Chief Legal Advisor

[MontanaMama]

1. In Montana, the democratic ballot was FULL

of wonderful candidates to vote for. I walked my ballot to the elections office last week. It felt great.

[2naSalit]

2. It was!

I had to go to the USPS for a money order and drop off my ballot but while I was standing in line, along-time friend who works at the county registrar got in line behind me and was there to collect ballots so I just handed mine to her. There were quite a few ballots to collect. I mentioned that it was an impressive amount but she and the postal clerk both said it was four tote bags of them the day before!

Mail-in ballots are the way to get more people to vote.

[MontanaMama]

3. I was happy to see postage included

on our ballot envelopes. Governor Bullock wasn’t pulling any punches with this primary, was he? Speaking of his Senate race, I am finally seeing some anti Daines ads on TV. It’s about time. I was getting sick of flipping off the tv while I’m cooking dinner when MSNBC is showing Daines and Gianforte ads.

[2naSalit]

4. That was one thing I noticed immediately...

I always would use two stamps just in case. I don't have a teevee so I livestream the news... no local political ads. I can imagine how annoying it has been, that louse of a House Rep's voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard for me so I am not missing that part. I do see some of the national ads but I see most political ads on DU!

Had a weird half hour a bit ago. I had gone to town to get groceries and upon my return I saw the mares out in the backyard which they are on occasion. Landlady was working in the pasture when I left so I quick-glanced the two gates that I could see and they were secure so there was little chance they would get out. I went inside, had lunch and went back outside to do some stuff and the mares were out in the vegetable garden in the front yard totally unsecured! That wasn't right so I started looking for the landlady and couldn't find her, all her vehicles were here so I was wondering why the "girls" were out. I decided she might be in trouble out in the pasture, obscured by trees, so I started out there only to find one of the gates wide open. So I shooed the girls back into the corral and went on a search for their mom. All the house doors were closed like she wasn't home so I was getting worried. I went down the road and got the mail and figured that if I put her mail in between the doors, the dog will come to the door if she's there. Sure enough, the dog, followed by her mom, came to greet me. She had become too hot and went inside and fell asleep, in her overheatedness didn't realize the gate was left open. Fortunately the girls hadn't been out long and didn't get any farther than the raspberry patch but I was kind getting a little freaked out. I was impressed with how well the horses followed my commands, they don't really know me yet.

Thankfully, all is well.

I am looking forward to election results tonight.

[MontanaMama]

5. Well she is lucky to have you keep an eye out.

Coincidentally, I was at a friend’s place last night and their cows jumped their enclosure and headed for the river bottom. The Clark Fork is at flood stage so it all hands on deck rounding up cows!

I stream all our tv too and don’t get local channels. I see the Gianforte and Daines ads on MSNBC and it pisses me off. I don’t know where to watch election results tonight. Maybe it’ll be on local public radio. Our elections center was mobbed today. I drive past it to and from work. I was happy to see it so busy. Fingers crossed Montana turns a little more blue. 🤞