Author: Amee LaTour

  • Meet the candidates for Arizona attorney general

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    Kris Mayes (D), Abraham Hamadeh (R), and Michael Kielsky (L) are running for Arizona attorney general on Nov. 8. Incumbent Mark Brnovich (R) did not run for re-election.  Mayes and Hamadeh filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, which includes the question, What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Mayes discussed climate policy…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 34

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    August 11, 2022 In this issue: Highlights from this week’s primaries and a look at the Republican Main Street Partnership’s agenda  Primary results roundup Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin held primaries on Tuesday. Here are some highlights. Wisconsin Governor: Tim Michels won with 47% of the vote to Rebecca Kleefisch’s 42% as of Wednesday morning.…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 34

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    August 11, 2022 In this issue: Highlights from this week’s primaries and a look at conflicts in NY congressional races Primary results roundup Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin held primaries on Tuesday. Here are some highlights. U.S. Senate Wisconsin U.S. Senate: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the primary with 78% of the vote. As we…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 33

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition August 4, 2022 In this issue: Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries and Pence clashes with Trump in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary Primary results roundup Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington held statewide primaries on Tuesday. Ohio held state legislative primaries. As of Wednesday afternoon, several of Arizona’s races…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 33

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition August 4, 2022 In this issue: Michigan’s battleground primary takeaways and Vermont’s U.S. Senators weigh in on House race Primary results roundup Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington held statewide primaries on Tuesday. Ohio held state legislative primaries. We followed two battleground Democratic primaries in Michigan…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 32

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    July 21, 2022 In this issue: Cox wins Maryland gubernatorial primary and Pence counters Trump in Arizona Note: We’re taking a break from The Heart of the Primaries next week—we’ll see you again on Aug. 4 with takeaways from that week’s primaries and more! Dan Cox wins Maryland gubernatorial primary Dan Cox won the Republican…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 32

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    July 21, 2022 In this issue: Maryland’s gubernatorial primary TBD and Sanders endorses Barnes for Senate in Wisconsin Note: We’re taking a break from The Heart of the Primaries next week—we’ll see you again on Aug. 4 with takeaways from that week’s primaries and more! Maryland gubernatorial primary too close to call Wes Moore and…

  • Cox wins GOP primary for Maryland governor

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    Dan Cox defeated Robin Ficker, Kelly Schulz, and Joe Werner in the Republican primary for Maryland governor on July 19, 2022. With 80% of results reported, Cox received 56% of the vote, followed by Schulz with 40%. Incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is term-limited and endorsed Schulz in the primary. Former President Donald Trump (R)…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 31

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    July 14, 2022 In this issue: Ducey’s Arizona gubernatorial endorsement and the Nebraska GOP’s leadership upheaval Ducey backs Taylor Robson for Arizona governor, countering Trump Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson in the gubernatorial primary. In his endorsement video, Ducey said, “Karrin is the real deal: pro-life, pro-gun, and pro-wall – and…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 31

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    July 14, 2022 In this issue: Oregon’s three-way gubernatorial race and super PAC spending in MD-04 Oregon’s three-way gubernatorial race Oregon’s gubernatorial election features three former state legislators, with two running as major party candidates and one, a former Democrat, running as unaffiliated. Recent polls show a competitive three-way race. The Republican State Leadership Committee…