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  • State governors issue 39 executive orders from Nov. 13-26

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    State governors issued 39 executive orders from Nov. 13-26. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with 19, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with seven. Governors in 37 states issued the fewest orders with zero. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. The 39 executive orders account for 3% of…

  • Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

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    As of Nov. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 201 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 201, Ballotpedia tracked one from Nov. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:    During the week of Nov. 20-26, Ballotpedia tracked three House election-related bills nationally. As of Nov.…

  • Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate

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    As of Nov. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 30 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 30, Ballotpedia tracked one from Nov. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below:    During the week of Nov. 20-26, Ballotpedia tracked three Senate election-related bills nationally. As of Nov. 26,…

  • Five new candidates declare in Texas

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    Ballotpedia tracked five new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 20-26. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week.  Three of those candidates are Democrats and two are Republicans. The five candidates are running for the state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below:  Since the beginning of the year,…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

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    Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…

  • One new candidate declares in Iowa

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Iowa between Nov. 20-26. This was one more candidate than the prior week.  The candidate is a Democrat and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified three candidates for state-level office in Iowa.…

  • Five new candidates declare in Texas

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    Ballotpedia tracked five new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 13-19. This was two more candidates than the prior week.  Two of those candidates are Democrats and three are Republicans. The five candidates are running for state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified…

  • Three new candidates declare in North Carolina

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    Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Nov. 13-19. This was two more candidates than the prior week.  Two of those candidates are Democrats and one is a Republican. The three candidates are running for state executive offices in 2024. Details on these candidates are below:  Since the beginning of the year,…

  • Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

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    As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 200 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 200, Ballotpedia tracked five from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored one. The five bills are below:    During the week of Nov. 13-19, Ballotpedia tracked five House election-related bills…

  • Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

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    As of Nov. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 120 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 120, Ballotpedia tracked two from Nov. 13-19. Republicans sponsored both of the bills. The bills are below:    During the week of Nov. 13-19, Ballotpedia tracked two Senate election-related bills nationally. As of…