Author: Mercedes Yanora
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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…
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Eleven seats up for election in San Antonio, Texas
The general election for San Antonio, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17. Candidates are competing for San Antonio City Council Districts 1-10, as well as for mayor of San Antonio. Incumbents Mario Bravo, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Adriana Garcia, Teri Castillo, Melissa Cabello Havrda, Manny Pelaez,…
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Four seats up for election in Plano, Texas
The general election for Plano, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17. Candidates are competing for Plano City Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Four of eight council seats are up for election. Incumbents Maria Tu, Shelby Williams, and Julie Holmer are running for re-election. They…
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Three seats up for election in Irving, Texas
The general election for Irving, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17. Candidates are competing for Irving City Council Places 3 and 5, as well as for mayor of Irving. Two of eight city council seats are up for election this year. Incumbent Mark Zeske is running…
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Five seats up for election in Garland, Texas
The general election for Garland, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17. Candidates are competing for Garland City Council Districts 3, 6, 7, and 8, as well as for mayor of Garland. Incumbents Edward Moore and Dylan Hedrick are running for re-election to the city council. Scott…