Following wins for Democrats in closely watched races on Election Night 2025, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Jason Husser offers his insight about this means for the future.
Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy, spoke with The Center Square about recent Election Day results that showed an advantage to Democrats.
The Democrats won key races in New York City, Virginia, New Jersey and California, with Proposition 50.
“The 2025 North Carolina municipal elections revealed a clear anti-incumbent streak among voters, with several well-established local officials losing races across the Triad and Triangle,” Husser said. “Still, I’m not convinced these results tell us much about what to expect in 2026 … Most municipal contests are nonpartisan, unlike judicial or legislative races, and the state’s election calendar leaves out many rural and unincorporated areas. As recent presidential elections have shown, voters outside city limits can be decisive, and their voices were not fully reflected in this year’s local results.”
Read the full article in The Center Square.