Author: Amee LaTour

  • Allen defeats Zeigler in Republican primary runoff for Alabama secretary of state

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    Wes Allen defeated Jim Zeigler in the Republican primary runoff for Alabama secretary of state on June 21, 2022. Incumbent John Merrill (R) was term-limited. Each candidate said his experience prepared him for the position. Allen was a Pike County Probate Court judge and said he administered more than a dozen elections without error. Zeigler,…

  • All candidates in IL-03 Democratic primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    The four Democratic primary candidates in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Their responses tell us in their own words everything from their backgrounds and policy areas of focus to the candidates’ first jobs. The candidates are registered nurse Juan Aguirre, Columbia College Chicago history professor Iymen Chehade, state Rep. Delia…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 27

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition June 16, 2022 In this issue: Takeaways from the June 14 primaries and Michigan gubernatorial candidates respond to Kelley’s arrest Primary results roundup Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina held primaries on June 14. Alaska also held its top-four special House primary on June 11.…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 27

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition June 16, 2022 In this issue: Working Families Party switches to Biaggi in NY-17 and an update on the 2024 primary early-state contender list Primary results roundup Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina held primaries on June 14. Alaska also held its top-four special House…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition June 9, 2022 In this issue: Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries and Paul Ryan counters Donald Trump in S.C. Primary results roundup California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota held primaries on Tuesday. The big stories of the night: Mississippi incumbents may head…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition June 9, 2022 In this issue: Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries and the Massachusetts Democratic Party picks primary candidates Primary results roundup California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota held primaries on Tuesday. The big stories of the night: Franken defeats Finkenauer, Caruso…

  • Four candidates run for GOP nomination in Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District

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    Four candidates are running in the Republican primary for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District on June 28, 2022. The state gained an eighth congressional district following the 2020 census. Three officeholders and a veteran comprise the candidate field. Tyler Allcorn is a former Green Beret. Allcorn refers to his experience as a Green Beret and emigrating…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 25 (June 2, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition June 2, 2022 In this issue: A new PAC plans to spend for a challenger to Rep. Tlaib and the first polls in NY’s new House districts New PAC will spend $1 million supporting Tlaib challenger The recently formed Urban Empowerment Action PAC plans to spend…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 25 (June 2, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition June 2, 2022 In this issue: Rep. Young Kim spends on ads ahead of top-two primary and Michigan gubernatorial candidates sue to get back on ballot Rep. Young Kim spends $1 million on ads ahead of top-two primary Rep. Young Kim has spent $1.3 million on…

  • The first-ever top-four congressional primary is on June 11 in Alaska

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    A special election for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District in the U.S. House will take place in 2022. Former incumbent Rep. Don Young (R) died on March 18, 2022. A top-four special primary is on June 11, 2022. This is the first top-four congressional primary in U.S. history. All candidates will appear on the same ballot with their…