Unfortunately this is also a big problem at the city level. I did some analysis last year and found that there was no primary against the incumbent in 63% of New York City Council districts in the 2023 election: https://www.sidewalkchorus.com/p/new-yorks-city-council-elections
This lack of competition deprives New Yorkers of meaningful choice in their representatives and contributes to people tuning out of local politics.
I love your graphics, by the way! They really help illustrate your points.
Unfortunately this is also a big problem at the city level. I did some analysis last year and found that there was no primary against the incumbent in 63% of New York City Council districts in the 2023 election: https://www.sidewalkchorus.com/p/new-yorks-city-council-elections
This lack of competition deprives New Yorkers of meaningful choice in their representatives and contributes to people tuning out of local politics.
I love your graphics, by the way! They really help illustrate your points.
63%! Wow-- thanks for sending, great information! 😊