Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues four opinions from April 3-9
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued four opinions from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 24 opinions in 2023 — nine more than this point a year ago. Three of four opinions are below: Banuelos v. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, where the court affirmed the court of appeals' ruling that…
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Supreme Court of North Carolina issues eight opinions from April 3-9
The Supreme Court of North Carolina issued eight opinions from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued eight opinions in 2023 — 36 fewer than this point a year ago. Three of eight opinions are below: In re A.J.L.H., where the court "reversed the decision of the court of appeals reversing the trial…
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Florida Supreme Court issues three opinions from April 3-9
The Florida Supreme Court issued three opinions from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 25 opinions in 2023 — 16 fewer than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: Gaskin v. State, where the court "affirmed the judgment of the circuit court denying Louis Gaskin's third successive motion for…
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Protasiewicz defeats Kelly in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court, switching control of the court to a 4-3 liberal majority
Janet Protasiewicz defeated Daniel Kelly in the nonpartisan general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 4, 2023. Protasiewicz's election means the balance of the court will switch from a 4-3 conservative majority to a 4-3 liberal majority for the first time in 15 years. The election determined who would succeed retiring conservative Justice Patience…
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 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: New Jersey roundup
New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 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…
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey: Texas school board roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for school boards, on May 6, 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 boards of trustees, on May 6, 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…
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey: Texas municipal roundup
Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 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: Kentucky roundup
Kentucky is holding elections, including for state treasurer, on May 16, 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…