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42 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week

42 people declared candidacies for federal or statewide offices in the past week, five more than last week. All of these candidates declared before their state’s official filing deadline.

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Missouri voters to decide on ballot measure for property tax exemptions for childcare facilities

In Missouri, a constitutional amendment that would allow childcare establishments to be exempt from property taxes was certified for the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot.

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Louisiana House passes unemployment insurance indexing bill

The Louisiana House of Representatives on May 10 passed a bill that would index the length of unemployment insurance benefits to the state’s unemployment rate. House Bill 340 would reduce the maximum number of benefit weeks to 12 when the unemployment rate is at or below 5%. The bill also…

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California’s state legislators represent most residents per district

After the 2020 census, California’s 40 state Senators represent an average of 989,419 people each. Each Senator in the 31-member Texas State Senate represents an average of 941,396 people. Both of those figures are larger than the average number of people represented by each member of the U.S. House of…

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President Joe Biden issues first endorsement in the 2023 cycle

President Joe Biden (D) endorsed Heather Boyd (D) in a special state legislative election in Pennsylvania on May 15, his first endorsement in the 2023 election cycle.

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Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California

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DeSantis signs Florida SB 256, unions file lawsuits

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed Senate Bill 256 on May 9. In part, the bill says that except for unions representing law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and firefighters — which are exempted from the bill’s provisions — “[A]n employee organization that has been certified as a bargaining agent may not…

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Challenge to Colorado signature verification process moves forward

On May 5, a Colorado 2nd Judicial District Court judge rejected Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s (D) motion to dismiss a challenge to the state’s signature verification system for mail-in ballots. Vet Voice Foundation (VVF), which describes its mission as “combating climate change, protecting voting rights, dispelling toxic disinformation, and…

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All candidates for Kansas City City Council District 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the June 20 general election for Kansas City City Council District 1 — Chris Gahagan (nonpartisan) and Nathan Willett (nonpartisan) — 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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All candidates for Mississippi House of Representatives District 111 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

All three candidates running in the Aug. 8 Republican primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 111 — Eric Camp (R), Jimmy Fondren (R), and David Carson Futch (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to…

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All candidates for Virginia House of Delegates District 29 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 29 — Marty Martinez (D) and Jonathan Mark Rogers (R) — 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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Union Station: 2023 sees highest number of public-sector union bills introduced in state legislatures since 2018

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U.S. Supreme Court directs parties to file additional supplemental briefs in Moore v. Harper

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 directed the parties in Moore v. Harper to file supplemental letter briefs in the case by May 11. The court’s order asked the parties, “What is the effect on this Court’s jurisdiction of the April 28, 2023 order of the North Carolina Supreme Court?

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Federal Register weekly update: More than 10,000 documents issued so far in 2023

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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2024 presidential primary calendar begins to take shape

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Oklahoma treasurer announces 13 financial institutions can’t do business with the state over ESG policies

Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ (R) on May 3 issued a list of 13 financial institutions that are ineligible to do business with the state under a 2022 law because, according to Russ’s office, they engage in energy boycotts that, in its opinion, hurt the state’s economy. The listed institutions…

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Ohio 60% supermajority amendment to appear on the ballot on Aug. 8

An amendment that would require a 60% majority from voters to approve constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in Ohio on Aug. 8, 2023.

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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 May 8-May 12.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 12, 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, nationwide trends, and recent news.

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California voters are approving parcel tax measures at a higher rate than in odd-numbered years over the last decade

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All candidates for Indianapolis City Council District 14 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election for Indianapolis City Council District 14 — Andy Nielsen (D) and Brenda Bishop-Kyle (R) — 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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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup

New Jersey is holding elections, including for municipal office, on June 6, 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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Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues 16 executive orders from May 1-7

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued 16 executive orders from May 1-7. As of May 7, DeSantis has issued 102 executive orders — eight fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Three of 16 orders are below:

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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from May 1-7

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from May 1-7. As of May 7, Murphy has issued 15 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is:

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Governor Roy Cooper (D) issues one executive order from May 1-7

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) issued one executive order from May 1-7. As of May 7, Cooper has issued six executive orders in 2023 — eight fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is:

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