Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Iowa Supreme Court issues four opinions from April 17-23
The Iowa Supreme Court issued four opinions from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 44 opinions in 2023 — four fewer than this point a year ago. Three of the four opinions are below: State v. Booker, where the court “affirmed the judgment of the district court convicting Defendant of sexual abuse…
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New York Court of Appeals issues three opinions from April 17-23
The State of New York Court of Appeals issued three opinions from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 20 opinions in 2023 — eight fewer than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: Anderson v. Commack Fire District, where the court ruled that New York municipal law “does not…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues one opinion from April 17-23
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 25 opinions in 2023 — five more than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: DEKK Property Development, LLC v. Wisconsin Dep’t of Transportation, where the court “affirmed the decision of the court of appeals…
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Pennsylvania to hold special elections to determine control of state House
Pennsylvania will hold special elections to fill vacancies in House Districts 108 and 163 on May 16, 2023. Democrats currently have a 101-100 majority, and the results of these elections will determine majority control of the chamber. If Democrats win one special election, they will keep their majority in the chamber. Republicans would win the…
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Indiana Supreme Court issues one opinion from April 17-23
The Indiana Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 17-23. As of April 23, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023 — 11 fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: M.H. v. State, where the court “affirmed the decision of the juvenile court denying the Appellant’s request for relief” and…
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Jacksonville, Florida, voters to decide runoff races
The general runoff for Jacksonville, Florida, is on May 16, 2023. The general election was held on March 21, and the filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 13. Candidates are competing for property appraiser, city council, and mayor. The general elections for sheriff, supervisor of elections, and tax collector were canceled after no more…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives
As of April 23, Ballotpedia has tracked 21 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 21, Ballotpedia tracked one from April 17-23. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC H641: No Soliciting Certain Funds/Elections Boards, click hyperlinked bill name for list of sponsors. As…
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Yemi Mobolade and Wayne W. Williams running in general runoff for mayor of Colorado Springs
The general runoff for Colorado Springs, Colorado, is on May 16, 2023. The general election was held on April 4, and the filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 23. Candidates are competing for mayor of Colorado Springs after no mayoral candidate received a majority of votes on April 4. Yemi Mobolade and Wayne W.…
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Ryan Chamberlin (R) and Robert Fox (R) (write-in) to compete in special general for Florida House District 24
The special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 is on May 16, 2023. Ryan Chamberlin (R) and Robert Fox (R) (write-in) are competing in the special election. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 10. A Republican primary took place on March 7. The special election was called after Rep. Joe…
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Kentucky to hold statewide primary on May 16
The statewide primary election for Kentucky is on May 16, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 6. Candidates are running in elections for the following offices: Governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor of public accounts, and commissioner of agriculture Kentucky State Senate District 28 (special) The Democratic and Republican…