Year: 2024

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for April 2024

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    Welcome to the April 8 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. We are back with another exciting batch of federal vacancy count updates. So grab a seat, and let’s gavel in! Follow Ballotpedia on X or subscribe to…

  • All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 55 complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

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    Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for Texas House of Representatives District 55 — Hillary Hickland (R) and Jennifer Lee (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the…

  • All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 6 complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

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    Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for Texas House of Representatives District 6 — Daniel Alders (R) and Cody Grace (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the…

  • All candidates for North Carolina State Auditor Republican primary runoff complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

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    Both of the candidates running in the May 14, 2024, Republican primary runoff election for North Carolina State Auditor — Dave Boliek (R) and Jack Clark (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to…

  • All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 139 Democratic primary runoff complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey

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    Both of the candidates running in the May 28, 2024, Democratic primary runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 139 — Angeanette Thibodeaux (D) and Charlene Ward Johnson (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’…

  • Fewer election-related bills approved this year than in 2023, more than in 2022

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    Welcome to the Monday, April 8, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Fewer election-related bills approved this year than in 2023, more than in 2022 States have enacted fewer pieces of election-related legislation this year than in 2023 but more than in 2022. One hundred-five bills…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    A rundown of the 11 states that held elections on April 2 Eleven states held presidential primaries, runoffs, statewide elections, special elections, or local elections on Tuesday. Click the link below for complete election results. Read more Check out the 100th episode of On the Ballot, our weekly podcast, featuring Ballotpedia’s CEO and founder Leslie…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 5, 2024

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    Of the 251 bills with activity this week, 151 (60%) are in states with Republican trifectas. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. We want to hear from you! Click here…

  • Kelly Daughtry (R) and Brad Knott (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District

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    Kelly Daughtry (R) and Brad Knott (R) are running in the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District on May 14, 2024. Daughtry and Knott were the top two finishers in the March 5 primary with 27.4% and 18.7% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Wiley Nickel (D) did not seek re-election, leaving the…

  • Federal Register weekly update: 13 presidential notices in first week of April (2024)

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    The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions. From April 1, 2024, through April 5, 2024, the Federal Register grew by 2,010 pages for…