Year: 2021

  • Three special elections called to fill vacancies in Florida State Legislature

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    Three new state legislative special elections have been added to our list. The special elections are for the District 33 seat in the Florida State Senate and the District 88 and 94 seats in the Florida House of Representatives on March 8, 2022. The primary is on Jan. 11, and the filing deadline is on…

  • Special election set for Connecticut House District 116

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    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 116 seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives on December 14, 2021. There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.

  • SCOTUS begins November argument sitting

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) began its November argument sitting of the 2021-2022 term on Nov. 1. The court is hearing arguments in person and providing audio livestreams of arguments. This week, SCOTUS will hear arguments in five cases. Click the links below to learn more about these cases: Nov. 1 Whole…

  • Colorado Supreme Court approves state’s new congressional map

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    On Nov. 1, the Colorado Supreme Court unanimously approved the congressional redistricting plan that the state’s Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission approved on Sept. 28. The map will take effect for Colorado’s 2022 congressional elections. The Court’s opinion said, “For the first time, the state’s congressional district map is not the product of politics or litigation;…

  • Election day is here! Here’s what we’re watching tonight

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, November 2, Brew.  By: Doug Kronaizland David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Happy election day!  ICYMI: Previewing Ballotpedia’s battleground elections Announcing our newest Learning Journey on the Administrative Procedure Act Happy Election Day! Election Day 2021 is here! If you haven’t already voted, check…

  • Welcome to November – election day is tomorrow!

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 1, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An overview of the races we’ll be covering on Election Day A look at 2021 election administration-related ballot measures Certified California recall results Election Day preview Nov. 2 is Election Day. While 2021 is…

  • SCOTUS begins November argument sitting

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) began its November argument sitting of the the2021-2022 term on Nov. 1. The court is hearing arguments in person and providing audio livestreams of arguments. This week, SCOTUS will hear arguments in five cases. Click the links below to learn more about these cases: Nov. 1 Whole…

  • SCOTUS grants two cases for review

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Oct. 29 accepted two cases for argument during the2021-2022 term: Arizona v. City and County of San Francisco, California, originating from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (consolidated with North American Coal Corporation v. Environmental Protection Agency,…

  • Election Day 2021: A preview of Maine races to watch

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    The state of Maine is holding general elections on Nov. 2. Candidates are running for the following offices:  House District 86 (special election) Augusta Mayor Augusta City Council At-large Augusta City Council Ward 2 The House District 86 election is the second state legislative special election to be held in Maine this year. The seat…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting

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    Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting Welcome to the Nov. 1 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It’s full steam ahead as SCOTUS enters the second month of its 2021-2022 term. Buckle up for an exciting lineup of cases,…