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  • Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate

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    As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked seven election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the seven, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 20-26. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC S349: Whiz Kids/Slow Pokes Voter Registration, Sens. Dan Blue (D), Paul Lowe (D), Natasha Marcus (D),…

  • Governor Tony Evers (D) issues one executive order from March 20-26

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    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued one executive order from March 20-26. As of March 26, Evers has issued eight executive orders in 2023 — one fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is: Executive Order #189, where the governor ordered flags flown at half-staff as a mark of respect…

  • Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues six executive orders from March 20-26

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued six executive orders from March 20-26. As of March 26, DeSantis has issued 64 executive orders in 2023 — 11 fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Three of the orders are below: Executive Order Number 23-64, where the governor assigned John Durrett as state attorney…

  • Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues one executive order from March 20-26

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    New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued one executive order from March 20-26. As of March 26, Lujan Grisham has issued 39 executive orders in 2023 — 25 more than she did at this point a year ago. The order is: Executive Order 2023-039, where the governor ordered flags flown at half-staff to commemorate…

  • Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from March 20-26

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    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from March 20-26. As of March 26, Hochul has issued 10 executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is: Executive Order 4.19, where the governor continued the declaration of a statewide disaster emergency due…

  • Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

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    As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 125 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 125, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 20-26. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is:    NY S05818: Relates to the dates to file a designating petition; provides for the repeal of such…

  • Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate

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    As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 13 election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 13, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:    FL S0620: Ethics Requirements for Officers and Employees of Special Tax Districts, Sens. Nick DiCeglie (R) and Clay…

  • Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

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    As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 55 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 55, Ballotpedia tracked 28 from March 20-26. Republicans sponsored all 28. Five of 28 bills are highlighted below:    TX SB1485: Relating to the public inspection of election records, Sen. Bob Hall (R).…

  • Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

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    As of March 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 94 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 94, Ballotpedia tracked 36 from March 20-26. Democrats sponsored eight, while Republicans sponsored 28. Five of 36 bills are highlighted below:    TX HB3190: Relating to the use of a public school…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

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    Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on April 4, 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…