Year: 2025
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Virginia General Assembly considers constitutional amendment for mid-decade congressional redistricting; a special ballot measure election would be first since 1956
The Virginia General Assembly is considering a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to conduct mid-decade congressional redistricting through 2030. For voters to weigh in on the amendment before the next U.S. House primary elections, a special election would be required. The last time Virginia held a special election for a state ballot measure,…
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What ballot measures will NYC voters be deciding on Nov. 4?
What ballot measures will NYC voters be deciding on Nov. 4? New York City voters will be deciding one statewide measure and five local ballot measures on Nov. 4, 2025. The one statewide measure, Proposal 1, is a constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the New York State Legislature. All New York voters will…
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Six candidates are running in the general election for three seats on the Lakota Local Schools Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025
Six candidates are running in the nonpartisan general election for three at-large seats on the five-member Lakota Local Schools Board of Education in Butler County, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 2025. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve four-year terms on the board. According to Journal News’ Michael D. Clark, “The stakes in…
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A look at the congressional and state legislative special elections happening on Nov. 4
Ballotpedia is covering contested special elections for one congressional district and 23 state legislative districts on Nov. 4. Congressional special election Amanda Edwards (D), Jolanda Jones (D), Christian Menefee (D), Carmen Montiel (R), and 12 other candidates are running in a special election to succeed former Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) in Texas' 18th Congressional District.…
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Where New Jersey gubernatorial candidates stand on K-12 education
New Jersey is one of two states holding gubernatorial elections this November, along with Virginia. In both states, the incumbents are term-limited, and both elections made our list of the top 10 November races to watch. Here’s a look at where the candidates in New Jersey stand on issues related to K-12 education. Mikie Sherrill…
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All candidates for Bangor, Maine, school board complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
All candidates running in the at-large election for school board in Bangor, Maine—Frank Joseph Casella, Mallory Cole Cook, Laura Marlena Otis, and Benjamin J. Speed—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. All survey respondents are asked to tell voters…
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Thirteen candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional District on March 3, 2026
Thirteen candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. Two candidates lead in media attention and endorsements: Mark Teixeira (R) and Trey Trainor (R). Incumbent Chip Roy (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas Attorney General in 2026.…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #179
Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over teacher strikes In this section, we curate reporting, analysis,…