Author: Douglas Kronaizl

  • Recent party switches give Republicans two new legislature-wide veto-proof majorities

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    Over the past month, two state legislators—Louisiana Rep. Francis Thompson and North Carolina Rep. Tricia Cotham—left the Democratic Party to join the Republicans. Both changes gave their new parties legislature-wide veto-proof majorities in their respective states. Veto-proof majorities exist when one party controls enough seats in a chamber to override a gubernatorial veto. When these…

  • Amendment to make school board elections partisan advances in Florida

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, April 5, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Florida voters may decide whether to make school board elections partisan President Joe Biden issued two executive orders in March bringing his total to 109 Biden ends March with 43% approval rating Stay tuned for more updates…

  • Virginia up next—state’s filing deadline is April 6

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    Welcome to the Monday, April 3, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia’s General Assembly primary filing deadline is April 6 Lawmakers advance legislation on ESG investments in Florida and Kansas Idaho, South Dakota enact bills prohibiting ranked-choice voting Virginia’s General Assembly primary filing deadline is April 6 The…

  • One state may see a new official flag

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 28, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah governor signs bill adopting new state flag, veto referendum filed against it Texas Education Agency assumes control of Houston Independent School District Nine candidates filed for congressional and state offices last week Utah governor signs bill…

  • South Carolina legislature considers amendment to appoint rather than elect state comptroller

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 24, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: South Carolina legislature considers amendment to appoint rather than elect state comptroller Recall effort against New Orleans mayor fails to qualify for the ballot #FridayTrivia: How many vetoes has Congress overridden in U.S. history? South Carolina legislature…

  • Two weeks until Wisconsin Supreme Court elections

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    In Wisconsin, voters will decide the ideological balance of their state supreme court on April 4, 2023, choosing between Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly. While Wisconsin’s supreme court elections are officially nonpartisan, PBS Wisconsin’s Zac Schultz wrote, “Protasiewicz and Kelly are heavily aligned with the Democratic and Republican parties,…

  • Two weeks until Chicago mayoral, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 21, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two weeks until Chicago mayoral, Wisconsin Supreme Court elections All three candidates in Mississippi House District 111 Republican primary submit Candidate Connection Surveys Republicans control 55% of all state legislative seats, Democrats with 45% Two weeks until…

  • Ballotpedia’s trifecta vulnerability analysis for 2023

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 17, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Trifecta status of four states could change this year New Orleans mayor challenges lowered signature requirement in recall effort #FridayTrivia: Which state has the longest statutory early voting period this year? Trifecta status of four states could…

  • Early voting in this year’s statewide elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 14, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at this year’s early voting periods Four incumbents defeated in primaries for St. Louis’ downsized Board of Aldermen On the Ballot talks Chicago with Politico’s Shia Kapos A look at this year’s early voting periods…

  • Day 5 of our Top 15 stories to watch in 2023 – looking to 2024

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 10, Brew.  All this week, we celebrated Ballotpedia’s 15th Anniversary by bringing you to the top 15 political stories to keep an eye on this year. Today, we’re looking ahead at how what happens in 2023 might affect elections in 2024. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…