Louis Jacobson 
Louis Jacobson is a staff writer for PolitiFact, the fact-checking website that is part of the Tampa Bay Times of Florida. Previously, he was deputy editor of the congressional newspaper Roll Call, the founding editor of its affiliate, CongressNow, and a staff correspondent at National Journal. During the 2010 election cycle, Jacobson handicapped gubernatorial, state legislative and state attorney general races for Governing. Since 2002, he has handicapped state and federal races for such publications as the Cook Political Report, the Rothenberg Political Report, Roll Call, Stateline.org and PoliticsPA.com. Jacobson was a contributing writer to two editions of the Almanac of American Politics, and he has won awards for statehouse coverage from Capitolbeat every year since 2006.
Recent Articles
- Surprising Results from the 2012 Election
- The outcome of some ballot initiatives suggests what makes an issue campaign successful (or unsuccessful) even in the unlikeliest of places.
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- Post-2012 Election Ratings Recap
- We told you what we thought would happen, so let's see how we did.
- Late Calls in Gubernatorial Races Going Democrats' Way
- Less than half the votes have been counted, but both Democratic candidates in Montana and Washington state are leading.
- Democratic State Legislatures Ride Obama's Coattails
- Both parties have chalked up wins at the state legislative level, but the Democrats could have a modest advantage.
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- A Rough Night for Incumbent State Attorneys General
- In most of the contests, the party in power is on its way out -- though that doesn't mean the national balance of power is flipping.
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- For Conservatives, Split Decision on State Judicial Races
- Conservatives fail to oust incumbents in Florida and Iowa, but the GOP is strong in Michigan and North Carolina.
- A Results Roundup of the 2012 Ballot Measures
- See how measures on same-sex marriage, marijuana, immigration, abortion and so much more did on Election Night. For full coverage and analysis, visit Governing's Election Center.
- A GOP Bright Spot in the 2012 Governors' Races
- With two contests yet to be called, Republicans can celebrate a one-seat gain in North Carolina.
- Pre-Election Ratings-Palooza
- We've rounded up all our ratings and rankings for the Electoral College, governors' races, control of the state legislatures and state attorney general contests.
- The Final Handicapping of the 2012 Governors’ Races
- With Election Day looming, a few races go down to the wire. For full election coverage and analysis, go to Governing's Election Center.
- The Latest Chamber-by-Chamber Analysis of the 2012 State Legislative Elections
- Will the 2012 elections lead to big power changes in the state legislatures?
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- Judicial Races in 4 States Draw Big Money, Partisanship
- Often, judicial races are sleepy. But sometimes they’re hard-fought, high-stakes, big-money affairs. And that’s the case this year in at least four states.
- Attorney General Races: Democrats' Odds Improving
- If current trends hold, the Democrats could net one AG seat this year, which would be a small improvement from the 2010 elections.
- Same-Sex Marriage, Marijuana Head 2012 Ballot List
- Here's a rundown of the key ballot initiatives in the 37 states holding elections this November.
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- The Latest 2012 Presidential Electoral Vote Breakdown
- Could the recent upswing in Obama's poll numbers get him the 270 votes he needs to win re-election?
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