What's happened
House Republicans pay for private snow plows to ensure voter turnout in a critical New York special election, while Democrats decline to finance similar intervention.
Why it matters
The use of private snow plows by House Republicans to ensure voter turnout in a critical election highlights the extent to which parties are willing to go to win elections, and the potential impact of weather on voter participation.
What the papers say
Business Insider UK reports that House Republicans paid for private snow plows to ensure voter turnout, while Democrats declined to finance similar intervention. The New York Times highlights the impact of an ill-timed snowstorm on the election, with both parties racing to understand how the storm might affect turnout. The NY Post discusses concerns about the forecasted snowstorm impacting voter turnout and the potential impact on the election.
How we got here
The special House election to replace George Santos in New York has been dominated by an international migrant crisis and attracted significant outside spending. The race has tested both parties' messaging on the economy, immigration, and abortion ahead of November's general election.
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