Conservative leader Matt Schlapp denies new lawsuit claims he groped GOP strategist Anonymous staffer claims alleged fondling incident took place in car on way to Atlanta hotel The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Ohio lawmaker Dolan running for US Senate again in 2024 Republican state Sen. Matt Dolan says he's again running for U.S. Senate as the GOP tries in 2024 to flip the Ohio seat long held by Democrat Sherrod Brown, who is expected to seek reelection The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Changes in initiative signature requirements following 2022 election Welcome to the Tuesday, January 17, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jan 17, 2023
A once-in-a-generation political fight is heating up in California for this seat SAN JOSE, Calif. — A once-in-a-generation political battle is heating up in California as candidates begin to spar over Dianne Feinstein’s coveted Senate seat, promising reverberations that will shake up everything from representation in the U.S. House to local Bay Area elections. Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023
ICYMI: Top stories of the week Once all newly elected officials take office, 41.7% of Americans will live in a state with a Democratic trifecta, 39.6% in a state with a Republican trifecta, and 18.8% in a state with divided government. Ballotpedia · Jan 13, 2023
McMaster launches final term at South Carolina inauguration Gov. Henry McMaster began a potentially historic final term in South Carolina on Wednesday with his second inauguration ceremony The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Rep. Katie Porter announces bid for Feinstein’s Senate seat Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic star known for her incisive questioning of corporate leaders and use of a whiteboard to distill complex concepts in congressional hearings, announced Tuesday that she is running for the U.S. Senate. Los Angeles Times · Jan 10, 2023
Rep. Katie Porter announces bid for Feinstein’s Senate seat Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic star known for her incisive questioning of corporate leaders and use of a whiteboard to distill complex concepts in congressional hearings, announced Tuesday that she is running for the U.S. Senate. Los Angeles Times · Jan 10, 2023
Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024 Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California says she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
Partisan control of all state legislative seats nationwide changed by less than 0.5% in 2022 Welcome to the Tuesday, Jan. 10 Brew. Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2023
Ben Sasse resigns from U.S. Senate Ben Sasse (R) resigned from the U.S. Senate on Jan. 8 to become the University of Florida’s 13th president. Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2023
Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for Jan. 1 Welcome to the Jan. 9 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 · Jan 9, 2023
68 legislative districts were renamed or eliminated via redistricting Welcome to the Monday, January 9, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jan 9, 2023
On Jan. 6 anniversary, Missouri Democrat Kunce launches bid to challenge Josh Hawley in 2024 KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Just months after a losing bid for U.S. Senate in Missouri, former Marine Lucas Kunce is launching another campaign — this time in an attempt to take down Republican Sen. Josh Hawley. Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023
Ballotpedia · Jan 6, 2023 Twenty-seven upcoming Article III judicial vacancies According to the latest vacancy data from the U.S. Courts, there were 27 total announced upcoming vacancies for Article III judgeships as of January 5, 2022. Article III judgeships refer to federal judges who serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of International Trade, or one of the…
Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023 Here's who might run for Debbie Stabenow's Senate seat WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow's announcement Thursday that she won't run for re-election shocked Michigan's political class and sparked buzz across the halls of Capitol Hill and Lansing about who would throw in for the battleground race in 2024.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Democratic Sen. Stabenow of Michigan won't run again in 2024 Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a member of the Democratic leadership, has announced that she will not run for a fifth term in 2024, opening up a seat in the key battleground state
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Katie Hobbs to give inaugural address as Arizona governor Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will outline her vision for the next four years during her inaugural address Thursday, ushering in an era of divided government and Democratic ascendance in a state long dominated by Republicans
Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023 Runoffs targeted in latest effort to tweak Georgia elections Another prolonged and contentious election year in Georgia has legislators considering whether to kill off runoffs once and for all.
Tribune News Service · Dec 31, 2022 Testimony: Trump Jr. threatened to ‘tank’ Senate runoffs unless Ga. GOP backed his father ATLANTA — Donald Trump’s son threatened to “tank” the 2021 Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs if the state Republican Party did not back Trump’s claims of widespread fraud in the presidential election, according to congressional testimony released Friday.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 FEC levies $30K penalty tied to Kobach's 2020 US Senate bid Incoming Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach agreed to help pay a $30,000 penalty to resolve a Federal Election Commission complaint
Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022 The race for Missouri governor emerges from shadows. Who are the likely candidates? The first ballots won’t be cast for 20 months, but the Missouri Republican race for governor is rapidly emerging from the shadows.
Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2022 US Senate passes $1.7t spending bill without Afghan refugee law The 4,155-page spending bill includes $858bn for military spending and $45bn in additional assistance for Ukraine.
Salon · Dec 20, 2022 Hey, Democrats: No more "triangulation"! After the 2022 midterms, the Bill Clinton strategy of constant rightward shift is bound for history's dustbin
Ballotpedia · Dec 19, 2022 Sixth Circuit finds constitutional flaw in ARPA Tax Cut Ban The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.