Author: Jaclyn Beran
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Federal judge denies request for more time in Nevada governor recall
Federal court judge Richard Boulware on May 15, 2020, denied a request to extend the signature-gathering period for the recall effort against Gov. Steve Sisolak (D). Fight For Nevada, the group behind the recall effort, requested an extension of the 90-day period to collect signatures equal to the length of the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order.…
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Alaska Supreme Court rules Gov. Mike Dunleavy recall can proceed
The Alaska Supreme Court on May 8 affirmed a superior court ruling that the recall effort against Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) can move forward. In November 2019, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson (R) determined that the recall failed to meet any of the grounds for recall. In Alaska, a recall petition has to meet one of…
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Recall launched against Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey over stay-at-home order
A recall petition was filed against Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on May 1 over his stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic. Supporters of the recall have up to 120 days—or no later than August 29, 2020—to collect the 594,111 signatures needed to force a recall election. The recall effort is being organized by…
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Ballotpedia tracks state legislative races without a Democratic or Republican candidate
Ballotpedia is tracking state legislative races without a known Democratic or Republican candidate in the 2020 elections. As of April 29, 764 state legislative races do not have a Democratic candidate, and 583 do not have a Republican candidate. The most seats without a candidate from one of the major parties are concentrated in three…
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Ohio primary election preview
Ohio will hold a statewide primary on April 28. The primary was originally scheduled to be held on March 17, but polls were closed by the order of the state health director due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed HB 197 into law on March 27, extending absentee voting in the…
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Ballotpedia tracks U.S. House races without a Democratic or Republican candidate
Ballotpedia is tracking U.S. House races without a known Democratic or Republican candidate in the 2020 elections. As of April 15, 25 states have U.S. House races without a major-party candidate. A total of 26 U.S. House races do not have a Democratic candidate, and 31 do not have a Republican candidate. The most seats…
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Anchorage holds all-mail municipal elections
The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held general elections on April 7 for six city council seats, two school board seats, and 15 special district seats. The election was vote-by-mail, and all of the races were nonpartisan. Election officials will release updated results daily until they are certified on April 21. The election results below are…
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Anchorage to hold elections for city council and school board April 7
The city of Anchorage, Alaska, is holding general elections on April 7 for six city council seats, two school board seats, and 15 special district seats. The elections will be vote-by mail, and all of the races are nonpartisan. The Anchorage City Council, also known as the Anchorage Assembly, has six of its 11 seats…
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Filing deadlines to pass in New Jersey and South Carolina
The statewide filing deadline to run for elected office in New Jersey and South Carolina is on March 30. In New Jersey, prospective candidates may file for the following offices: • U.S. Senate (1 seat) • U.S. House (12 seats) In South Carolina, prospective candidates may file for the following offices: • U.S. Senate (1…
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Virginia local election filing deadline preview
The filing deadline to run for elected office in the city of Richmond and school boards in Virginia is on March 26, 2020. Ballotpedia is covering local elections in the following areas: Richmond, Virginia (mayor and city council) Chesapeake Public Schools (4 seats) Norfolk Public Schools (2 seats) Virginia Beach City Public Schools (4 seats) The…