Author: Lara Bonatesta
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Corey O'Connor defeats incumbent Edward Gainey Democratic primary for mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Corey O'Connor (D) defeated incumbent Edward Gainey (D) 54.5%-45.5% in the Democratic primary for mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 20. A Democrat has held the mayor's office since 1934. O'Connor and Tony Moreno (R) will now run in the general election on Nov. 4. Moreno defeated Thomas West (R) 70.6%-29.4%. Before the election, PennLive’s…
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Seven candidates are running in the nonpartisan general elections for the Conway School Board in Arkansas
Seven candidates are running in the nonpartisan general elections for Conway School Board in Arkansas on May 13. Three of the board's seven seats are up for election. The Conway School District consists of seven members serving five-year terms. During the 2023 school year, 10,251 students attended one of the district's 16 schools. This is…
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President Donald Trump issued thirty-four executive orders in April
President Donald Trump (R) issued thirty-four executive orders in April, bringing his total to 143. To view the titles and text of each order he issued in March, click here. Trump issued 46 executive orders in January 2025, more than any other month of his presidency. He issued 30 executive orders in February 2025, fewer…
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Incumbent Brandi Lautigar and Pollyann Sorcan running in the nonpartisan special election for Minnesota's Rock Ridge Public School Board
Incumbent Brandi Lautigar and Pollyann Sorcan are running in the nonpartisan special election for an at-large seat on the Rock Ridge Public School Board on April 8, 2025. Sorcan is running for the seat that she previously held before the board voted to expel her and appoint Lautigar to her seat. Sorcan was re-elected in…