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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 2, 2024
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 2, 2024: Thirty-four of America’s 100 largest cities by population are holding mayoral elections in 2024. This includes seven state capitals. An additional seven state capitals that are not among the country’s 100 largest cities are also holding mayoral elections, for a total of 14.
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Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 1, 2024-88% of voters own gas-powered vehicles
- April 30, 2024-235 years ago, George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States
- April 29, 2024-64% of voters say it is more important to reduce the cost of electricity than to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- April 26, 2024-51 members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election this year
- April 25, 2024-69% of voters say that it would be better to ensure all high school graduates possess basic skills than to cancel student loan debt
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