# Special Election on The No Agenda Show

Special Election comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2017 to August 2025.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** May 2017 – August 2025
- **Related topics:** [Nancy Pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [Pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [2020 Election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [Ben Jacobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-jacobs.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Election Fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-fraud.md), [Gavin Newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [Gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [Greg Gianforte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gianforte.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Texas Democrats, Gavin Newsom and Redistricting Gambits

- **Episode:** [1791: Bolt Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-17
- **Time:** 2:45:53–2:51:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1791-bolt-muncher/chapter/texas-democrats-gavin-newsom-and-redistricting-gambits.md

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election for the "Election Rigging Response Act" to counter GOP redistricting gains in Texas. The move prompted Texas Democrats, who had fled the state to block local legislation, to consider returning to the Capitol. Critics argue Newsom's move is unconstitutional showboating intended to gain national attention rather than a viable legal strategy.

Keywords: [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), texas democrats, [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), election rigging response act, [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md)

### Sidney Powell Special Counsel Appointment, Security Clearance, John Durham

- **Episode:** [1306: Antigenic Drift](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-27
- **Time:** 1:52:12–1:55:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1306-antigenic-drift/chapter/sidney-powell-special-counsel-appointment-security-clearance-john-durham.md

Patrick Byrne reports that during the Oval Office meeting, President Trump verbally appointed Sidney Powell as a White House Special Counsel to investigate election fraud. Trump reportedly used his presidential authority to grant Powell a high-level security clearance on the spot, overriding objections from White House staff.

Keywords: [sidney powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sidney-powell.md), [special counsel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-counsel.md), [john durham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-durham.md), [security clearance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-clearance.md), [election fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/election-fraud.md)

### Noam Chomsky on Russiagate, Campaign Finance Reform

- **Episode:** [1153: Pink Pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound.md)
- **Published:** 2019-07-07
- **Time:** 1:53:50–1:57:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1153-pink-pound/chapter/noam-chomsky-on-russiagate-campaign-finance-reform.md

Noam Chomsky argued that the focus on Russian collusion was a "huge gift" to Donald Trump and distracted from fundamental issues. He suggested that the real threat to American democracy is the billions of dollars spent by special interests and PACs, rather than limited Russian social media spending.

Keywords: [noam chomsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noam-chomsky.md), [russiagate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russiagate.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [special interests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-interests.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md)

### Nationalizing the Midterm Elections and Voter Motivation

- **Episode:** [1064: Post Racial](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial.md)
- **Published:** 2018-09-02
- **Time:** 59:19–1:01:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1064-post-racial/chapter/nationalizing-the-midterm-elections-and-voter-motivation.md

President Trump is attempting to nationalize local midterm races by focusing on the economy and border security. Data from special elections in Ohio shows high Democratic turnout in suburbs but lower Republican turnout in rural areas. The challenge for the GOP is motivating voters to support "establishment" candidates that Trump previously criticized.

Keywords: [mitch mcconnell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitch-mcconnell.md), [ohio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio.md), special elections, [voter turnout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voter-turnout.md), [gop](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gop.md)

### Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania Special Election Results

- **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-15
- **Time:** 28:11–32:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/conor-lamb-pennsylvania-special-election-results.md

Democrat Conor Lamb won a closely contested special election for a House seat in Pennsylvania, defeating Republican Rick Saccone. Lamb campaigned as a conservative Democrat, distancing himself from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. The hosts analyze the Republican strategy of nationalizing local races and Saccone's controversial claims about Democrats' religious views.

Keywords: conor lamb, rick saccone, [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md)

### Pennsylvania Special Election, Tariff Strategy and Market Timing

- **Episode:** [1013: Hypogonadism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-04
- **Time:** 1:06:00–1:09:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/pennsylvania-special-election-tariff-strategy-and-market-timing.md

Mark Shields suggests the steel tariffs are a strategic move to influence a special election in Pennsylvania's 18th district. The blue-collar region is a Trump stronghold where the Republican candidate is currently struggling against Democrat Conor Lamb. The hosts speculate that Trump may soften his stance on tariffs after the election is over, suggesting the current market volatility presents a buying opportunity.

Keywords: [pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pennsylvania.md), conor lamb, [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md), [steel tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steel-tariffs.md), [mark shields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-shields.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md)

### Georgia Special Election and Nancy Pelosi Leadership

- **Episode:** [940: Dealio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-22
- **Time:** 28:13–34:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/940-dealio/chapter/georgia-special-election-and-nancy-pelosi-leadership.md

The Republican victory in the Georgia 6th district special election is analyzed as a failure for the Democratic strategy of using Donald Trump as a "whipping boy." Despite record spending of over $30 million on candidate Jon Ossoff, the seat remained Republican under Karen Handel. NBC News reports on internal Democratic friction, with some members calling for Nancy Pelosi to step down as House Minority Leader.

Keywords: georgia 6th district, [jon ossoff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jon-ossoff.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), karen handel, [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md)

### Greg Gianforte, Guardian Reporter Body Slam, and Media Sensationalism

- **Episode:** [932: Roundly Debunked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-25
- **Time:** 1:16:29–1:18:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/932-roundly-debunked/chapter/greg-gianforte-guardian-reporter-body-slam-and-media-sensationalism.md

During a special election in Montana, candidate Greg Gianforte was accused of "body slamming" Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs after being asked about the CBO score for the healthcare bill. The hosts discuss the lack of video evidence and suggest the term "body slam" is a sensationalized description of a physical altercation. They compare the incident to previous claims of violence against journalists by the Trump campaign.

Keywords: [greg gianforte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gianforte.md), [ben jacobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-jacobs.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), body slam, [special election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-election.md), [healthcare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare.md)

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