Year: 2022
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4.8% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries
So far this year, 202 state legislative incumbents—57 Democrats and 145 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the 42 states that have held primaries, 4.8% of incumbents running for re-election have lost, an elevated level of incumbent losses compared to previous cycles. These totals include data from both legislative chambers in Florida, state Senate races in…
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Langworthy defeats Paladino in New York’s 23rd Congressional District Republican primary
Nicholas Langworthy defeated Carl Paladino in New York's 23rd Congressional District Republican primary on August 23, 2022. The Buffalo News’ Robert J. McCarthy said Langworthy and Paladino’s presence in the primary “[was] expected to result in a lively race, pitting against each other two well-known conservatives and allies of former President Donald Trump in an overwhelmingly…
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Josh Stein raised more than any other Democratic statewide candidate or officeholder in North Carolina
North Carolina Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $7.0 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Josh Stein has raised more than any other Democrat. Stein is Attorney General of North Carolina and is not running for re-election in 2022. Stein raised $4.3 million and spent $1.1 million between Jan.…
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Mark Robinson raised more than any other Republican statewide candidate or officeholder in North Carolina
North Carolina Republican statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $3.7 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Mark Robinson has raised more than any other Republican. Robinson is Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina and is not running for re-election in 2022. Robinson raised $3.6 million and spent $1.5 million between Jan.…
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Campaign to repeal a Massachusetts law related to driver’s license applications submits signatures ahead of the August 24 deadline
Fair and Secure Massachusetts submitted signatures on August 18 for a veto referendum to repeal House Bill 4805 (H4805), a bill to prohibit registrars from inquiring about an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status when applying for driver's licenses and motor vehicle registrations. On June 9, 2022, the Massachusetts General Court overrode Gov. Charles Baker’s (R)…
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Colorado to vote on housing programs initiative in November
Colorado voters will decide on an initiative to create a new State Affordable Housing Fund in November. Proponents submitted 230,748 signatures for the measure on August 4, 2022. On August 19, the Colorado secretary of state's office announced that the initiative qualified for the ballot. Through random sample verification, 149,072 were projected to be valid.…