WASHINGTON (TheBlaze/AP) — Below, find a state-by-state look at key races and measures on the ballot on Tuesday. The number of electoral votes available for each state is in parenthesis. The analysis for each state was compiled by The Associated Press:
Alabama (9) – Safe for Republican Mitt Romney.
Alaska (3) – Romney will win.
Arizona (11) – Romney’s. GOP Rep. Jeff Flake in tougher-than-expected race for Senate against Democrat Richard Carmona.
Arkansas (6) – Romney territory. Republicans aim for open House seat held by Democrats.
California (55) – President Barack Obama gets the biggest state. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein coasting. Democratic Reps. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman square off. Ballot measure would replace death penalty with life in prison and no parole.
US President Barack Obama calls volunteers from a campaign office in Columbus, Ohio, on November 5, 2012. After a grueling 18-month battle, the final US campaign day arrived Monday for Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney, two men on a collision course for the world’s top job. The candidates have attended hundreds of rallies, fundraisers and town halls, spent literally billions on attack ads, ground games, and get out the vote efforts, and squared off in three intense debates. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Colorado (9) – Presidential battleground state. GOP Rep. Mike Coffman, backed by tea party, faces challenge. Ballot question legalizes marijuana for personal use by adults.
Connecticut (7) – Safely Obama’s. Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy has slight advantage in close race with Linda McMahon for open Senate seat.
Delaware (3) – Obama’s with ease. Democratic Sen. Thomas Carper and Gov. Jack Markell headed for new terms.
District of Columbia (3) – Obama’s, overwhelmingly.
Florida (29) – Biggest presidential battleground, so hard fought that Dems go to court to extend early voting. Dem. Sen. Bill Nelson favored; tea party-backed Rep. Allen West struggles.
Georgia (16) – Part of Romney’s Southern base. Republicans try to defeat Democratic Rep. John Barrow.
Hawaii (4) – Obama a winner in his native state. Democratic Rep. Mazie Hirono on her way to the Senate.
Idaho (4) – Safe as can be for Romney.
Illinois (20) – State that sent Obama to the Senate will vote for him again. Democrats target first-term Rep. Bobby Schilling and veteran Judy Biggert in new districts.
Indiana (11) – Safe for Romney, four years after Obama won it. Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly holds late lead in polls over Richard Mourdock in costly Senate race. Republican Rep. Mike Pence favored for governor.
Iowa (6) – Presidential battleground. GOP Rep. Tom Latham favored over Democratic Rep. Leonard Boswell in redistricting struggle.
Kansas (6) – Reliably for Romney.
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is seen on a video screen as he speaks during a campaign rally at Landmark Aviation on November 5, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. With one day to go until election day, Romney is making one final push through the swing states. Credit: Getty Images
Kentucky (8) – Safe for Romney. Sen. Mitch McConnell not on the ballot, but GOP leader has a big stake in overall Senate battle. Republicans target Democratic Rep. Ben Chandler.
Louisiana (8) – Another southern state for Romney. GOP Reps. Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry face off.
Maine (4) – Obama favored for state, but Republicans talk of winning one electoral vote. Former Gov. Angus King, an independent, favored to win with Democrats’ backing over both major party candidates.
Maryland (10) – Obama with ease. Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin coasting to re-election. Democrat John Delaney favored over GOP Rep. Roscoe Bartlett in redrawn district. Same-sex marriage measure on ballot.
Massachusetts (11) – Obama wins the state where Romney was governor. Republican Sen. Scott Brown faces very tough challenge from Elizabeth Warren in race that cost more than $65 million.
Michigan (16) – Despite late GOP ads, Obama favored in state that benefited most from auto bailout. Dem. Sen. Debbie Stabenow winning re-election.
Minnesota (10) – Lining up for Obama despite late Republican push. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar safe for a second term.
US President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Columbus, Ohio, on November 5, 2012. After a grueling 18-month battle, the final US campaign day arrived Monday for Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney, two men on a collision course for the world’s top job. The candidates have attended hundreds of rallies, fundraisers and town halls, spent literally billions on attack ads, ground games, and get out the vote efforts, and squared off in three intense debates. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Mississippi (6) – Romney will win easily, as will Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, seeking a new term.
Missouri (10) – Romney territory. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill favored over Rep. Todd Akin after his controversial remark about rape. Democratic Gov. Jay Dixon faces re-election challenge.
Montana (3) – A Western win for Romney. Bruising challenge for Democratic Sen. Jon Tester from Rep. Dennis Rehberg. Democrats hope to hold governor’s office.
Nebraska (5) – Romney’s with ease. Republican Deb Fischer, surprise winner of Senate primary, hopes to hold off late charge by former Sen. Bob Kerrey.
Nevada (6) – Obama has upper hand in long-time presidential battleground with large early vote. Appointed Republican Sen. Dean Heller narrow favorite for full term.
New Hampshire (4) – New England battleground, where Romney sets election eve rally. A pair of rematches in state’s House seats, and open governor’s office.
New Jersey (14) – Obama’s, even before glowing praise from Republican Gov. Christie. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez safe.
New Mexico (5) – Obama. Democratic Rep. Martin Heinrich narrowly favored to hold vacant Senate seat despite late push from former Rep. Heather Wilson.
New York (29) – Big for Obama. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand coasting to new term. Dems target GOP Reps. Nan Hayworth, Ann Marie Buerkle and Chris Gibson after redistricting. Republicans go after Rep. Kathy Hochul.
North Carolina (15) – May be Romney’s best battleground state, but Dems have big early voting lead and polls are close. Republican Pat McCrory favorite in governor’s race.
North Dakota (3) – Safe for Romney. GOP Rep. Rick Berg slight favorite for open Democratic-held Senate seat. GOP Gov. Jack Dalrymple seems safe.
Ohio (18) – Late polls consistently show narrow advantage for Obama in battleground of battlegrounds. Sen. Sherrod Brown expected to survive $30 million ad onslaught from GOP groups.
Oklahoma (7) – Romney’s easily. Republicans eye House seat left open by Democrat.
Oregon (7) – West Coast win for Obama.
Pennsylvania (20) – Should be Obama’s, despite Romney campaign visit on Sunday. Polls show narrow advantage for Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally at Landmark Aviation on November 5, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. With one day to go until election day, Romney is making one final push through the swing states. Credit: Getty Images
Rhode Island (4) – Obama’s with ease. Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse coasting to second term, but Rep. David Cicilline faces strong challenge.
South Carolina (9) – Romney will win easily in state where he lost presidential primary overwhelmingly.
South Dakota (3) – Republican state for Romney. Also for GOP Rep. Kristi Noem.
Tennessee (11) – Romney with ease. GOP Sen. Bob Corker, too. Tougher times for GOP Rep. Scott DesJarlais after revelations he once discussed abortion with mistress.
Texas (38) – Romney’s biggest single-state prize. Ted Cruz will be a new Republican senator.
Utah (6) – Mormon votes could make this Romney’s best state. Republicans Orrin Hatch in Senate, and Gary Herbert, governor, safe for new terms.
Vermont (3) – Obama territory. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders coasting, and Dem. Gov. Peter Shumlin, too.
Virginia (13) – Battleground presidential state, with former independent Rep. Virgil Goode also on the ballot. Costly race between former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine and former Sen. George Allen for Senate.
Washington (12) – Obama winning easily. So, too, Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell. Very competitive governor’s race.
West Virginia (5) – Romney by far. Sen. Joe Manchin and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, both Democrats, safe.
Wisconsin (10) – Battleground in White House race trending Obama’s way. Democratic Rep. Tammy Baldwin and former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson in close contest. GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan safe for new House term – if he needs it.
Wyoming (3) – Romney’s with ease. GOP Sen. John Barrasso coasting to new term.
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Comments (50)
Individualism
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:57amatleast NC is getting Pat Mcroy although questionable work in Charlotte as Mayor, and as Bushes advisor, as Governor he can’t send our troops to die for Zionist interests. So its certainly better the other person, wish i could say the same about Obama and Romney but i can’t. lower taxes and less regulation are good.
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Individualism
Nov. 6, 2012 at 8:07ami hope the governor can be shield from the tyranny from communist Obama or Romney.
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TyrannyNoMore
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:52amAhhh….If only California would fall into the ocean, this country would never suffer through another Marxist ,communist, socialist, progressive regime ! FIFTY FIVE electoral votes does not seem fair to me, for a state where a large number of voters are not even citizens of this republic.
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Cosmic Duck
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:42amImportant note for Utah: the new 4th congressional district is in a close contest between Mia Love (R) and 6-time representative, Jim Matheson (D). At the start of this race Love was down 20% in polls. After speaking at the Republican National Convention and a lot of work from the Tea Party and Freedom Works, Mia is tied with Matheson. This last week Salt Lake City’s liberal paper, The Tribune, polled Love at 52% to Matheson at 41%. And a personal endorsement from Romney has been broadcasting non-stop on Utah television. The momentum is on Mia’s side.
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LIBSALWAYSLIE
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:39amWell I just got back from voting. I was in line when the polls opened and the lines were much longer than I’ve ever seen before. Here in Massachusetts, I’m surrounded by brain dead liberals who will automatically vote for obama without looking into his failed record. And the lying POS Granny Warren may unseat Scott Brown, so sad.
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Fredhead
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:23amPolls open at 6:00 am here in Indiana, I got there twenty minutes before they opened and the line was already out the door, took fourty~five minutes there before I was finished, Proud to say I voted Romney, Pence, Mourdock, and Stutzman,, plus the, well state and local as well.
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bobsmallcraft
Nov. 6, 2012 at 6:22amI think it’s going to be a big win for Romney. Mark my words. Read fresh political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
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BlazingBob
Nov. 6, 2012 at 5:04am!! NEWS FLASH !! Nobody knows how many pissed off Democrats will even vote for OBAMA. I predict that 20% of the DEMS vote Romney. So stick that in your poll soup and stir slowly.
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NOFX
Nov. 6, 2012 at 2:15amI hope Obama’s terrible handling of Sandy helps Romney out. You would think that it would help open some eyes in the northeast since the left ignored Benghazi, ignored Obama destroying the economy, Obama showing pretty openly about how much he hates America. Sometimes you’ve got to punch people to even get their attention. It we get 4 more years of Obama then we definitely deserve whatever we get and it’s unfortunate cuz a lot of good people have to suffer and die before the other side starts to even wake up.
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sillyfreshness
Nov. 6, 2012 at 2:14amIf Obama wins this election, maybe it’s time to think about dividing up the US. I mean here you have the entire central region of the US……from Nevada to North Carolina voting Republican and then you have a few patches of states in the East and West Coast deciding the election. Maybe it will be time for the US to go our separate ways. I’m talking about secession. Let the East and West Coasts do their own thing and be as liberal as they want and let the rest of us live like sane people. It’s getting to be where a handful of leftist states determine the entire election. It’s not fair to the rest of the US that New York and California pick our presidents. Maybe it’s time to divide up the US if Obama wins again. Have the US divided up into 3 separate nations.
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TommyGuns
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:35pmThe Electoral College has be reformed, regardless of the outcome of this election. Make the candidates fight in each Congressional District. Whoever wins the district wins the electoral vote for that district. Whoever wins the state gets the two additional electoral votes. It’s a lot better system than we have now, where 10 states pretty much determine the outcome of the election. There is some credible polling and pollsters who are predicting a large Romney win in the popular vote, and Obama winning the electoral college vote. Remember that in 2004, Bush won the popular vote by 3 million votes, but would have lost the election if 60,000 votes in Ohio had gone the other way. Is this true democracy? As for this article, the AP, aside from being in the bag for Obama, is based on polls that are skewed towards the Democrats.
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NOFX
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:29pmEveryone in Utah make sure to vote for Mia B. Love for US Representative District #4!!!
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chicago76
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:15pmRomney in a landslide. It will be Ronald Reagan v Jimmy Carter two.
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GumRock
Nov. 6, 2012 at 12:13amyep. thats what i see to.
2010, Shellacking 2.0
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chicago76
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:14pmAll wrong, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania maybe not Minnesota for Romney. The midwest is fed up with the lies and thieving of the Obummunists.
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NOFX
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:37pmIf Obama gets reelected then expect me to get very drunk tomorrow night. I still am optimistic about Romney though so I’m not going to entertain an Obama victory.
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Argosy
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:54pmRomney takes Iowa, Virginia and Ohio and I think this gets him through.
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welovetheUSA
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:52pmRomney will win the popular vote and the electrol vote……period. No thinking human being wants 4 more years of obama and his zars.
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lexington_green
Nov. 6, 2012 at 12:06amwell, don’t forget, there are a lot of people in this country who really don’t think, or at least don’t think much. obam is counting on them.
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BasketFullOfPuppies
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:51pmIn 2008, not one county in Oklahoma went to Obama. I’m not expecting that to change, this year… or ever.
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The-Monk
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:51pmI case anyone is interested…..
Don’t know what the camera situation will be at the polls here in Tampa but……..
If you see a white male, about 6′ with brownish hair, 185 lbs and Freedom Works red and white “Fire Obama” bumper stickers on the front and back of his shirt……. well…… you know. LOL
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BODYBAG
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:49pm“The analysis for each state was compiled by The Associated Press”
Thats all you have to know about the stats above.
Why are you going to start trusting them now?
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lexington_green
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:57pmgood catch. so hallowell is just posting their results, not compiling his own research for the blaze? fine by me.
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DZ-015
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:59pmIsn’t that the Jackassociated Press?
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The-Monk
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:06pm@DZ-015,
Just curious…. would you explain your avatar? TIA
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lexington_green
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:14pmDZ’s avatar is from a Terry Gilliam movie called Brazil that is a surreal black comedy about a man who dreams of a better life while living in a totalitarian society of the sort bammy is cooking up for us. it’s pretty heady stuff but alot of the imagery and philosophy really gets you thinking.
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The-Monk
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:55pmThanks Lexington_green…. : )
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jujubeebee
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:46pmBilly Hallowell’s opinion is not the one to trust with this. Where’s his polling credentials?
This is going to look like the Scott Walker recall where the polling was off.
People will lie when called to get the pollster off their back.
The polls are off. The democrats are not enthusiastic this time. (No yard signs and subdued) The ads and campaign would make anyone be embarrassed to side with democrats. It has turned into the party of sleeze.
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bamagal
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:35pmHey Blaze, If I wanted to be depressed, I would just read Huff Puff!
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rickc34
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:31pmRomney has the Bible belt while Obama gets the states hit by Sandy. A country divided by its faith in God. Those favoring Obama are weak in faith and have turned their back on God with very few Christians living there. Even though Romney is a Mormon he is getting support from the Christian community due to Obama’s far left agenda and is seen as the safer choice. No true Christian would vote for Obama.
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WatchOutFOOL
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:42pmhow can a christian vote for someone so adamantly opposed to life.
his abortion voting record is horrific, if not borderline quasi-evil.
yet i know of an associate pastor at an african american church who supports him even when i pointed out the abortion stuff, and he says people took out of context the same sex marriage support that obama has. talk about being blind to the truth
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:29pmTomorrow we will see the crushing defeat of Obama and his madness once and for all.
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lexington_green
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:35pmyou sure? do the math and follow his comments in the article above. if obie picks up the states that this article says are trending his way, the other tossups, including FL and VA don’t matter. he will have 281 and we will have to bunker down.
the turnout for romney tomorrow has to be EPIC to counter these numbers and the margin of fraud. it is the only way. if the electorate does not do something heroic tomorrow, the country is doomed.
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jujubeebee
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:53pmLexington….the polls are off……..just like they were with the Scott Walker recall. Independents are polling double digits over for Romney. Obama is not going to get his people out this time and there are many who have changed sides. This Hallowell is basing all of his analysis on the polls. The polls are based on 2008 turnout and it is not going to be that kind of turnout.
Democrat party is not a party any self-respecting individual would be associated with this year unless you agree with their sleezy ads……first encounter metaphor, cussing seniors, commie singing kids, celebrities contraceptives scare tactics. They reached about as low as possible for the moron vote.
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New York Conservative
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:21pmI hope your right, but taking the blinders off. When you look at the electoral map, Romney has a big hill to climb and I honestly think his moderate views will hurt him. I hope I am wrong but I see a Obama win tomorrow night
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lexington_green
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:24pmleave aside the true tossups and give obama the ones that are leaning his way and that makes it 281 for the marxist. are you calling it for bammy blaze?
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cemerius
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:23pmFlorida IS a Romney win and Bill Nelson is gonna be surprised……..
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lexington_green
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:28pmyeah, but by the blaze’s reckoning, obie is going to get WI, OH, MN, and PA. even without FL and VA that gets obie to 281. is blaze throwing in the towel to save face?
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pudssweetie
Nov. 5, 2012 at 11:31pm@Lexi, don’t count WI out of it yet. Remember Obama came here to stump for Tom Barrett and look what happened, Scott Walker won by a larger margin in his recall election than he did in the regular election. People who I have talked to and who all voted for Obama in 2008, will not be voting for him tomorrow.
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phil1765
Nov. 6, 2012 at 7:27amlexington_green
These aren’t the blazes predictions these are numbers put out by the asocialist press, quite a difference between the two.
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godlovinmom
Nov. 5, 2012 at 10:15pmI would like to see a side by side comparison of November 2010 voting…cuz if tomorrow is anything like then…Obama is outta here….it’s probably much worse for him now…look what he’s done in the last two years of his term…jeez the guy has got to go!…God Bless America, once again, please!
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