Year: 2021

  • Voters approve Washington sheriff recall election

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    A recall election seeking to remove Jerry Hatcher from his position as Benton County Sheriff in Washington was held on Aug. 3. A majority of voters cast yes ballots, approving the recall. Hatcher will be removed from office once results from the election are finalized. The recall effort began in July 2020 and was led…

  • Incumbents advance in Wichita City Council primary races

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    Voters in Wichita, Kan., held a nonpartisan primary election on Aug. 3 for two seats on the city council. The general election will be held on Nov. 2. Of the three city council seats on the ballot in 2021, only two required a primary election. In the race that did not require a primary election,…

  • Filing deadline approaches to run for municipal office in Minneapolis, St. Paul

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    The filing deadline to run for elected office in Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota is on Aug. 10. Prospective candidates may file for: Mayor of Minneapolis Mayor of St. Paul Minneapolis City Council Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board The nonpartisan general election is scheduled for Nov. 2. Elections…

  • Douglas Peters resigns from Maryland Senate on July 30

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    Maryland Sen. Douglas Peters (D) resigned from his position in the Maryland Senate on July 30. Peters, who represented District 23, first assumed office in 2007, and was subsequently re-elected three times.  Peters had announced his resignation at the beginning of July, following his appointment to the University of Maryland’s Board of Regents by Maryland…

  • State trial court upholds Alaska’s top-four primary and ranked-choice voting general election systems

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local level. In this month’s issue: State trial court upholds Alaska’s top-four primary and ranked-choice voting general election systems Redistricting round-up: Virginia House of Delegates candidate sues over 2021 elections using existing maps (and other news) Legislation update…

  • Lawsuit filed over Newsom recall voter guide language

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    On July 29, 2021, recall organizer Orrin Heatlie and the California Patriot Coalition sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber (D) in Sacramento County Superior Court seeking to change the language in the official voter guide for the recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Newsom’s proposed official argument in the voter guide describes the…

  • The Daily Brew: Voters decide special congressional primaries in Ohio

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Brown, Carey win special primaries in Ohio’s 11th, 15th Districts Supporters of Newsom recall sue over voter guide language  2021 year-to-date Federal Register page total tops 41,000 Brown, Carey win special primaries in Ohio’s 11th, 15th Districts…

  • 22 states allow for the recall of school board members

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    Of the 39 states that allow for the recall of elected officials at some level of government, 22 specifically allow for the recall of school board members. School board recalls are the process of removing school board members from office via a public effort before their term is completed. Six of the states that allow…

  • Iowa House of Representatives District 37 special election set for Sept. 14

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    Election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 37 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives for Sept. 14. The seat became vacant after John Landon (R) died on July 29. There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.

  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 164 special election set for Nov. 2

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    Election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 164 seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Nov. 2. The seat became vacant after Margo Davidson (D) resigned on July 23. There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.