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{{Infobox Arabin elections | {{Infobox Arabin elections | ||
| year = 2020 | | year = 2020 | ||
| type = [[Elections in Arabi#Midterm elections|''Midterm elections'']] | | type = ← [[2019 Arabin elections|2019]]{{space|10}}'''2020'''{{space|10}} [[2022 Arabin elections|2022]] → <br>[[Elections in Arabi#Midterm elections|''Midterm elections'']] | ||
| election_day = December 5 | | election_day = December 5 | ||
| incumbent_president = [[Lona Freeman (Arabi)|Lona Freeman]] <br/> (<span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic</span>) | | incumbent_president = [[Lona Freeman (Arabi)|Lona Freeman]] <br/> (<span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic</span>) | ||
| next_congress = [[92nd Arabin Congress|92nd]] | | next_congress = [[92nd Arabin Congress|92nd]] | ||
| senate_control = <span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic</span> | | senate_control = <span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic hold</span> | ||
| senate_seats_contested = 11 of 32 seats (class 1) | | senate_seats_contested = 11 of 32 seats (class 1) | ||
| senate_net_change = | | senate_net_change = | ||
| senate_map = [[File:Arabin Senate elections, 2020.png|250x250px]] | | senate_map = [[File:Arabin Senate elections, 2020.png|250x250px]] | ||
| senate_map_caption = {{legend0|#BECCF1|Democratic | | senate_map_caption = {{legend0|#BECCF1|Democratic hold}}<br/>{{legend0|#FDE7AC|Republican hold}}<br/>{{legend0|#FACB4C|Republican gain}}<br/>{{legend0|#d3d3d3|No election}} | ||
| house_control = <span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic</span> | | house_control = <span style="color:#2a52be">Democratic hold</span> | ||
| house_seats_contested = All 147 voting-members (plus 48 new seats) | | house_seats_contested = All 147 voting-members (plus 48 new seats) | ||
| house_pv_margin = | | house_pv_margin = | ||
| house_net_change = | | house_net_change = | ||
| house_map = [[File:Arabin House of Representatives elections, 2020.png|250x250px]] | | house_map = [[File:Arabin House of Representatives elections, 2020.png|250x250px]] | ||
| house_map_caption = | | house_map_caption = {{legend0|#2A52BE|Democratic gain}}<br/>{{legend0|#FACB4C|Republican gain}} | ||
| governor_seats_contested = 8 | | governor_seats_contested = 8 | ||
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The '''2020 Arabin elections''' | The '''2020 Arabin elections''' was held on Saturday, December 5, 2020. All 147 (plus 48 new seats) in the [[Arabin House of Representatives]], 11 of the 32 seats in the [[Arabin Senate]], eight governorships, as well as other state and local elections were contested. | ||
Democrats (formerly [[Liberal Socialist Party (Arabi)|Liberal Socialist]]) have held a majority in the House and Senate since the 2014 elections. The Senate elections | Democrats (formerly [[Liberal Socialist Party (Arabi)|Liberal Socialist]]) have held a majority in the House and Senate since the 2014 elections. The Senate elections were considered to be a tossup, meaning both parties have an equal chance at controlling it, in the House, however, Democrats were expected to keep their majority. | ||
The Democrats retained the majority in both Houses for the [[92nd Arabin Congress|92nd Congress]] | |||
== Federal elections == | == Federal elections == | ||
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{{see also|Arabin Senate}} | {{see also|Arabin Senate}} | ||
All seats of Senate Class I | All seats of Senate Class I were up for election; the winners of those elections will serve six-year terms. Other states may hold special elections if any vacancies occur. | ||
Democrats gained control of the Senate since 2014 and retained their majority through the 2016 and 2018 Senate elections. Democrats | Democrats gained control of the Senate since 2014 and retained their majority through the 2016 and 2018 Senate elections. Democrats had 18 seats, while Republicans (formerly [[Conservative Socialist Party (Arabi)|Conservative Socialist]]) had 14. The Democrats had 8 seats up for election, while the Republicans only had 3 seats. The Democrats lost one seat while the Republicans picked up one. | ||
==== House of Representatives elections ==== | ==== House of Representatives elections ==== | ||
{{see also|Arabin House of Representatives}} | {{see also|Arabin House of Representatives}} | ||
All 147 voting seats in the [[Arabin House of Representatives|House]] | All 147 voting seats in the [[Arabin House of Representatives|House]] were up for election, including 48 new seats for a total of 195 seats. With the new numbers of seats, 98 seats are needed for a majority. The winners of each race will serve a two-year term. Democrats had 85 seats compared to the Republican's 62 seats. | ||
Democrats gained control of the House in the 2014 elections, winning 75 seats compared to 72 seats for the Republicans. No member of the House has switched parties while serving in the [[91st Arabin Congress|91st Congress]]. One Democratic seat became vacant after the death of Rep. Harry Kilburn, a Democrat, in December 2019. A special election was held in May 2020 to fill his seat. The seat flipped from Democrat to Republican after the special election. | Democrats gained control of the House in the 2014 elections, winning 75 seats compared to 72 seats for the Republicans. No member of the House has switched parties while serving in the [[91st Arabin Congress|91st Congress]]. One Democratic seat became vacant after the death of Rep. Harry Kilburn, a Democrat, in December 2019. A special election was held in May 2020 to fill his seat. The seat flipped from Democrat to Republican after the special election. | ||
The Democrats won 98 seats while the Republicans won 97 seats. | |||
== State elections == | == State elections == | ||
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| June 20, 2020 | | June 20, 2020 | ||
| rowspan=11 | | | rowspan=11 | December 5, <br/> 2020 | ||
| rowspan=11 | {{center|7:00pm}} {{center|{{wp|Atlantic Time Zone|AST}}}} | | rowspan=11 | {{center|7:00pm}} {{center|{{wp|Atlantic Time Zone|AST}}}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 19 May 2021
| ← 2019 2020 2022 → Midterm elections | |
| Election day | December 5 |
|---|---|
| Incumbent president | Lona Freeman (Democratic) |
| Next Congress | 92nd |
| Senate elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | 11 of 32 seats (class 1) |
 | |
| Democratic hold Republican hold Republican gain No election | |
| House elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | All 147 voting-members (plus 48 new seats) |
 | |
| Democratic gain Republican gain | |
| Gubernatorial elections | |
| Seats contested | 8 |
 | |
| Democratic incumbent Republican incumbent Retiring or term-limited Democrat No election | |
The 2020 Arabin elections was held on Saturday, December 5, 2020. All 147 (plus 48 new seats) in the Arabin House of Representatives, 11 of the 32 seats in the Arabin Senate, eight governorships, as well as other state and local elections were contested.
Democrats (formerly Liberal Socialist) have held a majority in the House and Senate since the 2014 elections. The Senate elections were considered to be a tossup, meaning both parties have an equal chance at controlling it, in the House, however, Democrats were expected to keep their majority.
The Democrats retained the majority in both Houses for the 92nd Congress
Federal elections
Congressional elections
Senate elections
All seats of Senate Class I were up for election; the winners of those elections will serve six-year terms. Other states may hold special elections if any vacancies occur.
Democrats gained control of the Senate since 2014 and retained their majority through the 2016 and 2018 Senate elections. Democrats had 18 seats, while Republicans (formerly Conservative Socialist) had 14. The Democrats had 8 seats up for election, while the Republicans only had 3 seats. The Democrats lost one seat while the Republicans picked up one.
House of Representatives elections
All 147 voting seats in the House were up for election, including 48 new seats for a total of 195 seats. With the new numbers of seats, 98 seats are needed for a majority. The winners of each race will serve a two-year term. Democrats had 85 seats compared to the Republican's 62 seats.
Democrats gained control of the House in the 2014 elections, winning 75 seats compared to 72 seats for the Republicans. No member of the House has switched parties while serving in the 91st Congress. One Democratic seat became vacant after the death of Rep. Harry Kilburn, a Democrat, in December 2019. A special election was held in May 2020 to fill his seat. The seat flipped from Democrat to Republican after the special election.
The Democrats won 98 seats while the Republicans won 97 seats.
State elections
Governor elections
Elections will be held for the governorships of 8 Arabin states
Bold indicates a future date.
| Democratic (4) Republican (4) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor / Lieutenant Governor |
Party | State | First elected |
Terms served |
Primary election |
General election |
Poll closing | ||
| George Atkins / Robert Ball |
Republican | Burberry | December 3, 2016 | 1 | June 20, 2020 | December 5, 2020 |
7:00pm
| ||
| Reid Guy / Jamie Richardson |
Democratic | Dellcourt | December 6, 2008 | 3 | July 11, 2020 | ||||
| Alicia McLean / Caitlin Wade |
Republican | Drakeland | December 3, 2016 | 1 | September 5, 2020 | ||||
| Amanda Kiser / Kiera Murray |
Democratic | Lochcoast | December 3, 2016 | 1 | August 1, 2020 | ||||
| James Jarvis / Joe Katz |
Democratic | New Bristol | December 1, 2012 | 2 | March 28, 2020 | ||||
| Joel Reynolds / Jonathan Stanley |
Republican | New London | December 3, 2016 | 1 | July 25, 2020 | ||||
| Courtney Kelly / Benjamin Chapman |
Democratic | Walpole | December 2, 2000 (Kelly) December 1, 2012 (Chapman) |
5 (Kelly)[1] 2 (Chapman) |
May 2, 2020 | ||||
| Amanda Tilson / Libby Wood |
Republican | Windsor | December 3, 2016 | 1 | August 1, 2020 | ||||
Notes
- ↑ Courtney Kelly is the longest serving governor in Arabin history, serving 5 terms or 20 years.