Author: Ethan Rice
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Fewer election-related bills approved this year than in 2023, more than in 2022
States have enacted fewer pieces of election-related legislation this year than in 2023 but more than in 2022. One hundred-five bills have been approved as of April 4, compared to 139 in 2023 and 78 in 2022. Broken down by the bill sponsors’ partisan affiliation, Democrats have sponsored 17 enacted bills so far this year,…
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Inc. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Mark Houck are running in the Republican primary election for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Mark Houck are running in the Republican primary election for Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District on April 23. Fitzpatrick describes himself as the most independent member of Congress and his campaign as a movement fighting against hyper-partisanship. He said, “I am the Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of 25 Democrats and…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, February 9, 2024
The most active bill category this week was election types and contest-specific procedures. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. We want to hear from…