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  • State governors issue 40 executive orders from Oct. 30-Nov. 12

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    State governors issued 40 executive orders from Oct. 30-Nov. 12. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with nine, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with eight. Governors in 33 states issued the fewest orders with zero. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. The 40 executive orders account for 3%…

  • Two incumbents, one challenger win election to Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board

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    Incumbent Mick Bates, incumbent Cassie Kimbrell, and Keegan Barkley won election to the Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board in Teller County, Colorado, on Nov. 7, 2023. Three districts were up for election: District A, District C, and District D. The district had 1,804 students during the 2021-2022 school year. Incumbents Mick Bates, Dave…

  • One new candidate declares in Iowa

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Iowa between Nov. 6-12. This was one more candidate than the prior week.  The candidate is a Republican and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified two candidates for state-level office in Iowa.…

  • One new candidate declares in New York

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in New York between Nov. 6-12. 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 five candidates for state-level office in…

  • Three new candidates declare in Texas

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    Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in Texas between Nov. 6-12. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week.  One of those candidates is a Democrat and two are Republicans. The three candidates are running for state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has…

  • One new candidate declares in North Carolina

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in North Carolina between Nov. 6-12. This was two fewer candidates than the prior week.  The candidate is a Republican and is running for state executive office in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified 52 candidates for state-level office…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup

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    North Carolina is holding elections, including for executive 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 a candidate who filled…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

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    Texas is holding elections, including for state legislature, 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 a candidate who filled out…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Wisconsin roundup

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    Wisconsin is holding elections, including for state legislature, on Aug. 13, 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 a candidate who filled out…

  • One new candidate declares in Colorado

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    Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Colorado between Nov. 6-12. This was one more candidate than the prior week.  The candidate is a Democrat and is running for state executive office in 2024. Details on the candidate are below:  Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified 26 candidates for state-level office in…