Michael Johnston and Kelly Brough were the top-two finishers in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Denver, Colorado on April 4. They received 24% and 20% of the vote, respectively. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote, Johnston and Brough will head to a runoff on June 6. There were 16 candidates…
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…
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…
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,…
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…