Georgia Governor Republican Primary Map

The following county map shows the results of the Georgia Governor Republican Primary race between former Representative Nathan Deal and GA Secretary of State Karen Handel which took place on July 20, 2010. Deal narrowly beat Handel with 50.2% against Handel's 49.8%.

As the map shows, it is no surprise that the race was very close. Deal carried most of the rural counties throughout the state; while Handel carried the population centers and suburbs of Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus. Handel was also able to carry many rural counties as well, mostly those near the population centers.

Kentucky Senate Democratic Primary Map

The following county map shows the results of the Kentucky Senate Democratic Primary race between KY Attorney General Jack Conway and KY Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo which took place on May 18, 2010. Conway barely won with 44% of the vote, to 43% for Mongiardo. The other votes in the contest were for minor candidates, of which they were 3.

As the map shows, Conway was able to win the contest by winning the major population centers of Louisville and Lexington, as well as many of the counties surrounding those areas. Mongiardo's support was primarily located in the southeast and southwest corners of the state.

This primary took place at the same time as the Republican primary which garnered nationwide attention because of the candidacy of Rand Paul, son of Ron Paul (R-TX). Interestingly, the Democratic primary actually garnered more votes than the Republican primary. Mongiardo was the Democratic Senate candidate in 2004, which he lost with 49% of the vote.

Arkansas Senate Democratic Primary Map

The following county map shows the results of the Arkansas Senate Democratic Primary Runoff between incumbent Senator Blanche Lincoln and AR Lt. Governor Bill Halter which took place on June 8, 2010. Lincoln won the runoff with 52% of the vote, to 48% for Halter.

As the map shows, Lincoln was able to beat Halter by winning most of the population centers in AR, as well as many of the rural counties throughout the state. Halter's only stronghold was in the southwest portion of the state; while Lincoln's support was spread throughout most of the state.

This primary runoff became an important test for union groups and liberal activists because they invested millions of dollars into the Halter campaign, hoping that he would beat Lincoln. They were ultimately disappointed by his loss. The result proves that liberal groups should not spend their resources trying to get liberals elected to represent conservative-leaning states like AR.