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Seven U.S. House primaries are contested in Pennsylvania this year—a decade-low

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Pennsylvania was Feb. 13, 2024.

Ballotpedia · Apr 8, 2024

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for April 2024

Welcome to the April 8 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Apr 8, 2024

All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 55 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for Texas House of Representatives District 55 — Hillary Hickland (R) and Jennifer Lee (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Apr 8, 2024

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Eleven states held presidential primaries, runoffs, statewide elections, special elections, or local elections on Tuesday.

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 5, 2024

Of the 251 bills with activity this week, 151 (60%) are in states with Republican trifectas.

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

Kelly Daughtry (R) and Brad Knott (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District

Kelly Daughtry (R) and Brad Knott (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District on May 14, 2024. Daughtry and Knott were the top two finishers in the March 5 primary with 27.4% and 18.7% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Wiley Nickel (D) did…

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

Federal Register weekly update: 13 presidential notices in first week of April (2024)

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes two SNAP work requirement bills

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) vetoed two bills on April 2, 2024, aiming to implement work requirements for individuals enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Both bills passed along party lines in the Republican-controlled legislature. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

Voters in Florida, Maryland, and New York to decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with potential measures in 11 other states

In Nov., voters in three states—Florida, Maryland, and New York—will decide on ballot measures related to abortion.

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024

77% of the elections Ballotpedia covered in March were uncontested

Welcome to the Friday, April 5, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2024