Year: 2025

  • Georgia House seat is the eighth to change partisan control in state legislative special elections this year

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    Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler won the special election for state House District 121, gaining partisan control of the seat from Republicans. According to CNN’s Ethan Cohen, President Donald Trump (R) won the district by a 12-point margin in the 2024 presidential election. Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin said, “Fresh off the resounding victories in…

  • Incumbent Tim Keller defeated Darren White in the general election runoff for mayor of Albuquerque

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    Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller defeated Darren White to win the nonpartisan election for mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a Dec. 9, 2025, runoff. Keller earned 58.4% of the vote, and White earned 41.6% in the runoff. The two candidates advanced to the runoff after Keller earned 36.6% of the vote in the general election,…

  • Partisan control shifted 10 percentage points toward Democrats in the 2025 state legislative elections

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    As a result of the Nov. 4, 2025, elections, the partisan composition of the 180 state legislative seats up for election changed by 10 percentage points. That is compared to a one percentage point shift following the 2023 elections. Democrats had a net gain of 18 seats, representing 10% of the 180 seats, and Republicans…

  • Wyoming could become the 41st state to specify who may return another voter's ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Election results update: Albuquerque, New Mexico and Miami, Florida held runoff elections for mayor on Tuesday, Dec. 9. In Albuquerque, incumbent Tim Keller defeated Darren White 58%-42% with 100% of precincts reporting. In…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #184

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    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 moving some U.S. Education Department functions to the U.S.…

  • Senator proposes limits on proxy voting in federal retirement plan

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world Senator proposes limits on proxy voting in federal retirement plan What’s the story? On Nov. 25, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) proposed legislation affecting the federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the retirement program for civilian federal employees and active-duty service members.…

  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett becomes the 13th U.S. House member who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that she will run to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Dec. 9, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have rated the general…

  • Rep. Marc Veasey becomes the 27th U.S. House member who is running for another office in 2026

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    Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that he will run for Tarrant County judge in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. On his decision, Veasey posted on X, “After reflection, prayer, and long conversations with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress…

  • A look at ballot measures affecting top-two, top-four primaries, RCV, state supreme court selection, and other electoral systems

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 10, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at ballot measures affecting top-two, top-four primaries, RCV, state supreme court selection, and other electoral systems Heading into the 2026 elections, we're examining some of the themes we're seeing in potential ballot…

  • Wyoming could become the 41st state to specify who may return another voter's ballot

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    The Wyoming Legislature's Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee voted 11-2 last month to sponsor legislation limiting who may return another voter’s absentee ballot, meaning the legislature may consider the bill during the state’s 2026 legislative session. Wyoming is one of 23 states with a Republican trifecta. The bill would prohibit individuals who are…