Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Six candidates running for three seats on the Richland School Board in Washington
Six candidates are running in the nonpartisan general election for Richland School District school board in Washington on Nov. 7, 2023. Three districts are up for regular election: Position 3, Position 4, and Position 5. The district had approximately 14,100 students during the 2022-2023 school year and is located in Benton County, Washington. Voters recalled…
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All candidates for Kentucky State Treasurer complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Kentucky State Treasurer — Michael Bowman (D) and Mark Metcalf (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the question: What…
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All candidates for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 1 — Incumbent Lori Goldstein (nonpartisan) and Ken Murphy-Montoya (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the…
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Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes two bills from Oct. 2-8
Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed two bills from Oct. 2-8. The two bills are below: NC H600, would have amended state laws related to state and local government, agriculture, energy, environment, natural resources, and other various regulations. NC S678, would have defined “clean energy” to include “renewable energy” and nuclear and fusion energy; eliminated language…
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Election legislation roundup: General Assembly of North Carolina
As of Oct. 8, members of the General Assembly of North Carolina, which includes the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate, have passed 17 bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of the 17 bills passed this year, 15 have been enacted, with one being enacted…
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate
As of Oct. 8, Ballotpedia has tracked 17 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 17, Ballotpedia tracked four from Oct. 2-8. Republicans sponsored three, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. The four bills are below: During the week of Oct. 2-8, Ballotpedia tracked five…
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One new candidate declares in North Carolina
Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in North Carolina between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8. This was one fewer candidate 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 43 candidates…
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Three new candidates declare in Texas
Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in Texas between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week. The three candidates are Democrats. All three are running for state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Since the beginning of the year, Ballotpedia has identified 43…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of Oct. 8, Ballotpedia has tracked 195 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 195, Ballotpedia tracked two from Oct. 2-8. Democrats sponsored one, while Republicans sponsored the other. The two bills are below: During the week of Oct. 2-8, Ballotpedia tracked 10 House election-related…
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly
As of Oct. 8, Ballotpedia has tracked 15 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 15, Ballotpedia tracked three from Oct. 2-8. Republicans sponsored two, while a bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one. The three bills are below: During the week of Oct. 2-8, Ballotpedia tracked 10…