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Filing deadline passes in Garland, Texas

On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Garland, Texas. Candidates filed for Garland City Council Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8, as well as for mayor of Garland.

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Filing deadline passes in Plano, Texas

On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Plano, Texas. Candidates filed for Plano City Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7.

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 13-19

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Hochul has issued five executive orders in 2023—two fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

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19 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week

Ballotpedia identified nineteen declared candidates for federal and statewide offices over the previous week. All of these candidates declared prior to their state’s official filing deadline. That number is four fewer than the number of candidates processed the previous week (15). Seven of those candidates were Democratic, while eight were…

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Amendment to repeal constitutional language regarding slavery as punishment for a crime certified for the 2024 Nevada ballot

An amendment that would repeal language from the Nevada Constitution regarding slavery as punishment for a crime was certified for the 2024 ballot. Voters in Nevada will decide on the amendment on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Filing deadline passes in Dallas, Texas

On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Dallas, Texas. Candidates filed for Dallas City Council Districts 1-14, as well as for mayor of Dallas.

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Filing deadline passes in Arlington, Texas

On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Arlington, Texas. Candidates filed for Arlington City Council Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8, as well as for mayor of Arlington.

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Filing deadline passes in San Antonio, Texas

On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates filed for San Antonio City Council Districts 1-10, as well as for mayor of San Antonio.

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The top fundraisers in the California State Senate

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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The top fundraisers in the Arizona House

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The top fundraisers in the Arizona State Senate

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The top fundraisers in the California Assembly

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Voters in Redondo Beach, California will decide on six local ballot measures, including ranked-choice voting, on March 7

Voters in Redondo Beach, California, will decide on five charter amendments and one ordinance at an election on March 7. Charter Amendment 1 would make the following changes to the bid process for public works projects:

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The last state enacts new state legislative boundaries

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Of the 192 officeholders currently occupying the top four executive positions in each state—governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state—184 have a bachelor’s degree, 58 have a master’s degree, and 93 have a law degree. Nine such officeholders have a Ph.D., and one has a medical degree. Eight…

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, February 24, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news.

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Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue 13 opinions from Feb. 13-19

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued nine opinions from Feb. 13-19. The Texas Supreme Court issued four opinions from Feb. 13-19. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 19, the court of criminal appeals issued 57 opinions in 2023—23 more than this point a…

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New York Court of Appeals issues five opinions from Feb. 13-19

The New York Court of Appeals issued five opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—six fewer than this point a year ago. The five opinions are below:

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New Jersey Supreme Court issues four opinions from Feb. 13-19

The New Jersey Supreme Court issued four opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 10 opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below:

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Kentucky Supreme Court issues 18 opinions from Feb. 13-19

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued 18 opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 18opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. The first 10 opinions are below:

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Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 13-19

The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 17opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. This week’s opinions are below:

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Wisconsin State Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 13-19

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC v. City of Delavan.

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Chambers Armstrong wins Kentucky State Senate District 19 special election

A special general election took place for Kentucky State Senate District 19 on Feb. 21, 2023. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D) won the special election with 77% of the vote to Misty Glin’s (R) 22.9%.

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Habush Sinykin and Knodl advance from Wisconsin State Senate District 8 special primary

A special primary election was held for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on Feb. 21, 2023.

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