Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 10 election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 10, Ballotpedia tracked two from Feb. 27-March 5. Democrats sponsored one, while Republicans sponsored the other. The two bills are: NC H152: Even Yr Elections/Maysville & Pollocksville, Rep. Chris Humphrey…
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Wisconsin House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: WI AB76: Restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 128 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 128, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Democrats sponsored five, while Republicans sponsored one. The six bills are: NY A00479: Establishes a ranked choice voting method for nonpartisan…
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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey State Senate
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 47 election-related bills in the New Jersey State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 47, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27 to March 5. The bill was bipartisan. The bill is: NJ S2866: Establishes “Elections Transparency Act;” requires reporting of campaign contributions in excess of…
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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked seven election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the seven, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored three, while Democrats sponsored one. The four bills are: FL S0004: Statewide Prosecutor, Sen. Jonathan Martin (R). Provides that the Department of…
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Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored three, while Democrats sponsored one. The four bills are: FL H1249: Limited English-proficient Voter Assistance, Reps. Kristen Arrington (D), Lisa Dunkley…
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Election legislation roundup: Iowa House of Representatives
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked two election-related bills in the Iowa House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the two, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27 to March 5. The one bill is: IA HF470: A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections, including provisions related to…
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All candidates for Madison Common Council District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Madison Common Council District 2 — Incumbent Juliana Bennett (nonpartisan) and Colin Barushok (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 candidates’…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-Mar. 5. As of March 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—one more than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Citation Partners, LLC v. Wis. Dep’t of Revenue Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Nathan E. DeLadurantey From Feb. 27-March 5, state…
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Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue four opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued three opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. The Texas Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of March 5, the court of criminal appeals issued 66 opinions in 2023—26 more than this point a year ago. The supreme…