Author: Andrew Kronaizl

  • Three candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District

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    Andre Jacque, Roger Roth, and Tony Wied are running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District on August 13, 2024. The previous incumbent, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R), resigned on April 20, 2024. In addition to the regularly scheduled primaries and general election for a full term, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) called for…

  • Incumbent Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins are running in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District

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    Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) and Colby Jenkins (R) are running in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 25, 2024. Maloy was elected to the U.S. House in a 2023 special election following the resignation of Chris Stewart (R). She previously worked as counsel for Stewart's office and as an attorney. Maloy…

  • Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024

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    Eight candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State on August 6, 2024. Four lead in media attention and fundraising: Valentina Gomez (R), Denny Hoskins (R), Dean Plocher (R), and Shane Schoeller (R). Republican incumbent Jay Ashcroft is running for Governor of Missouri. Each candidate has said that trust in elections…

  • More than 40% of recall efforts this year have focused on city council members

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, April 16, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than 40% of recall efforts this year have focused on city council members Ballotpedia has tracked recall efforts against 78 city council members so far this year, the most for all types of…

  • One Indiana state senator is retiring this year, while eight state representatives did not file for re-election

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    There are 125 state legislative seats up for election this year in Indiana. Nine of those seats will be left open by incumbents who did not file to run for re-election. From 2010 to 2024, the average number of retirements per election cycle was 13. The highest number of incumbents who did not run for…

  • Update on abortion on the ballot—11 states with potential measures

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, April 9, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Update on abortion on the ballot—11 states with potential measures In November, voters in three states—Florida, Maryland, and New York—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures. At least 14 other potential measures could appear on…

  • A rundown of today’s elections (11 states!)

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, April 2, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s a rundown of the 11 states holding elections today As the 2024 primary season continues, 11 states are holding presidential primaries, runoffs, statewide elections, special elections, and local elections today. Here’s what you…

  • Forty-one governors have given their State of the State addresses so far

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    Welcome to the Thursday, March 28, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Forty-one governors have given their State of the State addresses so far  On March 7, President Joe Biden (D) gave his annual State of the Union address to Congress. For a video and transcript…

  • 19 state legislative incumbents have lost to primary challengers so far, fewer than in 2022

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 26, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 19 state legislative incumbents have lost to primary challengers so far, fewer than in 2022 So far this year, 19 state legislative incumbents—three Democrats and 16 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the six…

  • Washington’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approves historic number of GOP-backed ballot initiatives

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 19, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Washington’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approves historic number of GOP-backed ballot initiatives Washington legislators approved three citizen initiatives into law this legislative session—the most ever for a single year. From 1912, when the state’s initiative process…