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146 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week

One hundred forty-six (146) people declared candidacies for federal or statewide offices in the past week, 24 fewer than last week. All of these candidates declared before their state’s official filing deadline.

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Alabama’s 2022 state legislative elections saw highest percentage of seats with no major party competition

In the 2022 state legislative election cycle, Alabama saw the highest percentage of seats with no major party competition in the country. Major party competition exists when a ballot contains a candidate from one or both major parties and does not account for minor party candidacy. Oklahoma came in second…

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State legislative primaries were most competitive in 2022 out of past four election cycles

Primaries for state legislative incumbents in states with trifectas have become more competitive since 2016. A trifecta happens when one political party holds the governorship and majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. In 2016, the percentage of state legislative incumbents facing a primary challenger was 20.6%. In 2018,…

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Twice as many ranked-choice voting bills introduced in state legislatures this year than in 2022

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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2023

Welcome to the Aug. 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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Three members of the Temecula Valley Unified School District face recall effort after voting to reject social studies curriculum

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Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez resigns from Colorado House

Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (D) resigned from the Colorado House of Representatives on Aug. 4, 2023, to serve as an at-large member of the Denver City Council.

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Initiative sponsors filed a total of 52 measures targeting the Massachusetts 2024 ballot—the most over the last six election cycles

In Massachusetts, the initiative filing deadline for the 2024 ballot was Aug. 3. Initiative sponsors filed 52 measures (49 initiated state statutes and three initiated constitutional amendments) by the deadline—the most filed over the last six election cycles. The average number of initiatives filed between 2012 and 2022 was 29.…

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Nashville mayoral election headed to a runoff

Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli advanced from a field of 12 candidates in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 3, 2023. The two will compete in a Sept. 14, 2023, runoff election. Although the election is officially nonpartisan, both candidates have political affiliations. O’Connell, who…

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 31-August 4.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 4, 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 nationwide trends, legislative activity, updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes.

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Federal Register weekly update: Tops 50,000 pages

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.

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Marijuana legalization campaign submits additional signatures for Nov. 2023 ballot; needs 10% to be found valid

The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, the campaign supporting a marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio, submitted an additional round of 6,545 signatures to the secretary of state on Aug. 3, 2023. If enough valid signatures are found, this would qualify the initiative for the Nov. 7, 2023, ballot in…

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The most ballot measures in Maine since 2010

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Recall election roundup: Texas

Ballotpedia tracked one new recall effort against local officials in Texas from July 24-30, bringing the yearly statewide total to six efforts against 12 officials. The most recent effort is:

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Two incumbents file for re-election to Durham City Council

On July 21, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Durham, North Carolina. Candidates filed for Durham City Council and mayor of Durham.

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Four incumbents file for re-election to Hialeah City Council

On July 31, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Hialeah, Florida. Candidates filed for Hialeah City Council.

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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey State Legislature

As of July 30, members of the New Jersey State Legislature, which includes the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey State Senate, have passed two bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those two bills, two have been enacted, with one being enacted…

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Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for August

In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from July 2, 2023, through August 1, 2023. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month.

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Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: August 2023

Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find:

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Buffalo City Council primary sees most challenges since 2007

Five of the nine Buffalo City Council seats saw Democratic primary challenges on June 27, 2023, the highest rate since 2007 when there were also five challenges. In 2019, the previous election for city council seats, four seats saw challenges. In 2015, only two were challenged.

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Ballotpedia Report: states are making it harder for campaigns to qualify and pass initiatives and referendums

Welcome to the Thursday, August 3, 2023, Brew.

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Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy tied for second place in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican primary market

As of July 31, 2023, former President Donald Trump (R) leads in both RealClearPolitics’ (RCP) Republican presidential primary polling average and PredictIt’s Republican presidential primary market.

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Wu, Whipple advance from primary for mayor of Wichita, Kansas

Lily Wu finished first, and incumbent Brandon Whipple finished second in the top two nonpartisan primary election for mayor of Wichita, Kansas, on Aug. 1. Wu and Whipple advanced to the Nov. 7 general election from a field of nine candidates.

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Biden issues executive orders on courts-martial rules and domestic manufacturing in July

President Joe Biden (D) issued two executive orders in July, the 118th and 119th of his presidency.

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