Year: 2021

  • Illinois legislature approves new legislative maps in special session

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    The Illinois House and Senate approved new state legislative boundaries on Aug. 31 during a special session. The maps, which passed 73-43 in the state House, and 40-17 in the state Senate, revised legislative redistricting plans enacted in June. The legislature approved maps in June in order to meet the state constitution’s June 30 deadline…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #295: September 2, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccine requirement for some healthcare workers in Massachusetts A mask mandate in Pennsylvania schools Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will…

  • Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in North Carolina

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    Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties. This article lists…

  • Update: SCOTUS issues 5-4 ruling rejecting emergency appeal to Texas law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a 5-4 ruling on Sept. 1, denying a request to block enforcement of a Texas law banning abortion procedures after six weeks of pregnancy and authorizing private civil right of action related to violations of the law. The latter authorization allows private citizens to bring civil…

  • Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Michigan

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    Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties. This article lists…

  • Ballotpedia Competitiveness Report: State legislative elections reach decade high

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Major party competition in state legislative elections reaches decade high Federal Register nears 50,000 pages Redistricting Roundup: Illinois legislature enacts revised district boundaries, Ohio sets more public hearings Major party competition in state legislative elections reaches decade…

  • Texas House of Representatives District 10 special election heads to runoff

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    A special general election was held for the Texas House of Representatives District 10 on Aug. 31. Brian E. Harrison (R) and John Wray (R) advanced to a general runoff election and defeated six other candidates. The candidate with the third-most votes was Pierina Otiniano (D). A runoff date had not been announced as of…

  • Special elections to be held in two New Hampshire House districts

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    A special primary election is being held on Sept. 7 in the Cheshire 9 District of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. A special general election is also being held to fill a vacant seat in the Hillsborough 7 District in the state House. The winners of the special elections will serve until December 2022.…

  • Campaign finance update: Top fundraisers in Ohio

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    Campaign finance requirements govern the raising and spending of money for political campaigns. While not the only factor in an election’s outcome, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages, such as the ability to boost name recognition and promote a message. In addition, fundraising can indicate enthusiasm for candidates and parties. This article lists…

  • Filing deadline approaches for Mississippi state legislative special elections

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    Candidates interested in running in special elections for Mississippi state Senate Districts 32 and 38 have until Sept. 13 to file. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 2. If no candidate wins a majority of the vote in the general elections, runoffs will be held on Nov. 23. In District 32, the special election…