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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #208

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases new opinions

Welcome to the June 1 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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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

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Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

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Ballotpedia publishes results from March 2026 school board member survey

In 2026, Ballotpedia surveyed school board members to document their experiences serving on school boards and explore differences between serving on school boards in urban, suburban, and rural districts.

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Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

Welcome to the Thursday, May 28, 2026, Brew.

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Housing, homelessness divide top LA mayoral candidates ahead of June 2 primary - read their survey responses below

Seventy-five percent of Los Angeles mayoral candidates completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey as of May 25. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. The nonpartisan primary is on June 2.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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A closer look at state-level voting rights acts

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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Richmond, Calif., City Council candidates talk public safety in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the June 2 primary for Richmond City Council District 4—Soheila Bana and Jamin Pursell—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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Hawaii Gov. Joshua Green signs bill restricting corporate political activity

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Montana Senate Republican primaries reflect conflict between moderate and more conservative candidates

The June 2 Republican primaries for Montana Senate will be the first since the Montana Republican Party censured a group of Republican senators for voting with Democrats during the 2025 legislative session.

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Elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Switches from Democrat to Independent

"It is my hope that Pennsylvanians, and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred before it undermines what our ancestors have built here."

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School Choice Week: Arizona Milestone Marks Growing Popularity of School Choice

Over 100,000 students use the state’s portable education funds for private schools and homeschooling.

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Democrat Matt Cartwright's Chances of Holding on to his House Seat in Pennsylvania's 8th District, according to polls

Pennsylvania is one of the most consequential battleground states in the presidential race. But it is also shaping to be decisive in who will win the House.

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Voters In Juneau, Alaska, To Decide On Initiative Banning Cruise Ships On Saturdays And July 4

Voters in Juneau, Alaska, will decide on three ballot measures on Oct. 1, including two bond measures.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest On Election Administration, September 20, 2024

Nearly 60% of bills enacted this year have been in states with Republican trifectas.

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53 Members Of U.S. Congress Opt Out Of Re-Election Bid In 2024‌

Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) latest to retire, as incumbents' exits match previous year's count, with notable Senate retirements.‌

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Statewide Ballot Measures Surge In 2024, Voters To Decide On Record Number‌ ‌

From abortion rights to minimum wage hikes, key trends in state ballot measures as voters face crucial decisions.‌ ‌

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Michigan Leads In Contested State Legislative Elections For Eighth Cycle‌

High rate of contested races reflects swing state status, while national trend sees 39% of seats uncontested.‌

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Biden Administration Faces 48 Federal Judicial Vacancies, Three Nominations Announced‌ ‌

Despite President Biden's judicial appointments, vacancy rate remains at 5.5%.

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Arizona Senate Race: Gallego Leads As Likely Democrat, Lake Trails In Polls‌ ‌

Ruben Gallego holds lead in Arizona Senate race against Kari Lake as polls favor Democratic outcome.

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