Author: Douglas Kronaizl

  • Primary watch: number of contested state legislative primaries is up 25% compared to 2020

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    There are 25% more contested state legislative primaries this year than in 2020, including 55% more Republican primaries and 8% more top-two/four primaries. Democratic primaries are down 8%. These figures include elections in 36 states that account for 4,538 of the 6,166 state legislative seats up for election this year (74%). A primary is contested…

  • 156 state legislators have changed their party affiliations while in office since 1994

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 21, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 156 state legislators have changed their party affiliations while in office since 1994 And that’s a wrap—final statewide filing deadline passes in Louisiana #FridayTrivia: How many states begin early general election voting in September?…

  • 4.8% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries

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    So far this year, 135 state legislative incumbents—29 Democrats and 106 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers. Across the 27 states that have held primaries, 4.8% of incumbents running for re-election have lost, an elevated level of incumbent losses compared to previous cycles. These totals include data from Maryland, which held state legislative primaries on July…

  • Sixteen states are holding primaries in August

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 19, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Looking ahead to the August primaries Eight candidates running in Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary You’re invited: Election Timing and Voter Turnout book discussion Looking ahead to the August primaries Maryland is holding statewide…

  • Primary watch: number of contested state legislative primaries is up 26% compared to 2020

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    There are 26% more contested state legislative primaries this year than in 2020, including 56% more Republican primaries and 8% more top-two/four primaries. Democratic primaries are down 8%. These figures include elections in 34 states that account for 4,289 of 6,166 state legislative seats up for election this year (70%). A primary is contested when…

  • The final sneak peek: mayoral and school board elections

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 15, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing mayoral and school board elections The next U.S. Supreme Court term begins in October #FridayTrivia: How many abortion-related ballot measures have been certified for the ballot so far this year? Previewing mayoral and…

  • Public defender and deputy district attorney advance to runoff for Office 67 of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

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    Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes and Fernanda Maria Barreto advanced from a nonpartisan primary for Office 67 of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County after finishing first and second over a third candidate, Ryan Dibble. Lashley-Haynes received 37% of the vote in the June 3 primary followed by Barreto with 36%. Since neither candidate received over 50%…

  • A look at contested state legislative primaries in Wyoming

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    Wyoming has 48 contested state legislative primaries this year, 31% of the total number of possible primaries, and a 4% increase from 2020. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. Of the 48 contested primaries, there are two for Democrats…

  • State legislative primaries in Michigan increase compared to recent election cycles

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    Michigan has 139 contested state legislative primaries this year, 47% of the total number of possible primaries, the highest rate of contested primaries in the state over the past five election cycles. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. The…

  • Contested state legislative primaries in Ohio increase from 2020

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    Ohio has 56 contested state legislative primaries this year, 24% of the total number of possible primaries, and 40% more that the 40 contested primaries in 2020. A primary is contested when more candidates file to run than there are nominations available, meaning at least one candidate must lose. Of the 56 contested primaries, there…