Author: Andrew Kronaizl

  • 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…

  • Incumbent George Gascón and Nathan Hochman advanced from the nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County District Attorney

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    Incumbent George Gascón and Nathan Hochman advanced from the nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County District Attorney on March 5, 2024. The general election is on November 5, 2024. As of March 13, 2024, Gascón received 24.4% of the vote and Hochman received 16.4%. Five candidates led in endorsements and local media attention: Gascón, Hochman,…

  • Laura Friedman and Alex Balekian advance from the top-two primary for California’s 30th Congressional District

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    Laura Friedman (D) and Alex Balekian (R) advanced from the top-two primary for California’s 30th Congressional District on March 5, 2024. The general election is on November 5, 2024. As of March 14, Friedman received 30.1% of the vote and Balekian received 17.4%. Four candidates led in noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention: Friedman,…