Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup
North Carolina is holding elections, including for state executive and 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…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup
Florida is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Aug. 20, 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…
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All candidates for Indianapolis City Council District 4 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Indianapolis City Council District 4 — Natalie Goodwin (R) and Nick Roberts (D) — 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: Who…
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All candidates for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 5 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 5 — Ben Helgeson (nonpartisan) and Alexis Marsh-Holschen (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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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup
Colorado is holding elections, including for school boards, on Nov. 7, 2023. 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 out…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for city council and state legislative offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and March 5, 2024, respectively. 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…
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State governors issue 78 executive orders from Sept. 11-Oct. 1
State governors issued 78 executive orders from Sept. 11-Oct. 1. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with 21, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with 19. Governors in 30 states issued the fewest orders with zero. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. The most recent 78 account for 6%…
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All candidates for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
All three candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education District 2 — Paula Battistelli (nonpartisan), Rebecca Elmore (nonpartisan), and Brian Klein (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…
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Recall election roundup: Colorado
Ballotpedia tracked two new recall efforts against local officials in Colorado from Sept. 25-Oct. 1, bringing the yearly statewide total to 14 efforts against 28 officials. The most recent efforts are: Of the 14 recall efforts this year, eight have made the ballot. Nationwide, 350 officials are the subject of recall efforts through Oct. 1.…
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Seven new candidates declare in Florida
Ballotpedia tracked seven new state-level candidates in Florida between Sept. 25 and Oct. 1. This was seven more candidates than the prior week. Four of those candidates are Democrats and three are Republicans. The seven candidates are running for state legislature in 2024. Details on five of these candidates are below: Since the beginning of…