Year: 2022
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McGarvey, Scott face off in Democratic primary for Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District
Morgan McGarvey and Attica Scott are running in the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District on May 17. Incumbent Rep. John Yarmuth (D) announced on Oct. 12, 2021, that he was not running for re-election. McGarvey is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, having first been elected to the legislature in 2012. He…
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Incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine (R) faces primary challengers in May 3 election
Four candidates are running in the Republican primary election for governor of Ohio on May 3, 2022. Two candidates—incumbent Mike DeWine (R) and Jim Renacci (R)—have led the field in fundraising and media coverage. Politico’s Zach Montellaro and Michael Kruse wrote that the “primary could show just how far [support for Donald Trump (R)], even…
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Republican candidates fuel an increase in contested state legislative primaries in Indiana
The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in Indiana this year was Feb. 4, 2022. Elections will take place in 25 of the state’s 50 Senate districts and all 100 state House districts. Two hundred and fifty-eight candidates filed for those 125 districts: 84 Democrats and 174 Republicans. Fifty-one primary elections…
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West Virginia U.S. House delegation shrinking from three to two sets up primary between two representatives
The filing deadline for candidates running for state or federal office in West Virginia was Jan. 29, 2022. Thirteen candidates—three Democrats and 10 Republicans—are running for the state's two U.S. House districts. That's 6.5 candidates per district, more than the 4.7 candidates per district in 2020 and 6.3 in 2018. Here are some other highlights…
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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 11
February 24, 2022 In this issue: Ohio, NY Democratic parties weigh in on statewide races, Schumer backs Bowman in NY-16 Chuck Schumer endorses Jamaal Bowman in NY-16 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) endorsed 16th Congressional District Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Schumer said he has worked with Bowman on upgrading Mount Vernon's sewer system and building…
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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11
In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines U.S. Sen. Rob Portman endorses Jane Timken in Ohio's Senate primary On Feb. 16, retiring U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) endorsed former state Republican Party Chair Jane Timken in the GOP Senate primary. Portman…
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Arizona voters could decide an amendment in 2022 designed to prevent critical race theory in schools
On Nov. 8, 2022, Arizona voters could decide a constitutional amendment designed to prevent what the measure's proponents calls critical race theory. On Feb. 17, the Arizona House of Representatives approved House Concurrent Resolution 2001 (HCR 2001), passing the amendment by a vote of 31-28. The vote was along party lines, with Republicans in favor…
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New Jersey Legislative Reapportionment Commission enacts new legislative maps
The New Jersey Legislative Reapportionment Commission voted to enact new state legislative district maps on Feb. 18, 2022. The maps will take effect for New Jersey's 2023 state legislative elections. The commission voted 9-2 to approve the maps. Thomas Kean Jr. (R) and Cosmo A. Cirillo (D) were the two dissenting votes. The New Jersey…
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Rhode Island enacts new legislative districts
Rhode Island enacted new legislative district boundaries on Feb. 16, 2022, when Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed redistricting legislation approved by the General Assembly. The maps will take effect for Rhode Island’s 2022 state legislative elections. The state House of Representatives passed the new maps 57-6, and the state Senate approved them 29-9 on Feb.…