Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky House of Representatives
As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Kentucky House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: KY HB302: AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency, Reps. Joshua Branscum (R), Jennifer Decker…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Jacksonville, Florida roundup
Florida is holding elections, including for municipal offices in Jacksonville, on March 21, 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…
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Filing deadline passes in Fort Worth, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Fort Worth, Texas. Candidates filed for Fort Worth City Council Districts 2-11, as well as for mayor of Fort Worth. Incumbents Carlos Flores, Michael Crain, Gyna Bivens, Jared Williams, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth Beck, and Alan Blaylock are running for re-election to the…
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Filing deadline passes in Garland, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Garland, Texas. Candidates filed 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 LeMay is running for re-election as…
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Filing deadline passes in Plano, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Plano, Texas. Candidates filed for Plano City Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Incumbents Maria Tu, Shelby Williams, and Julie Holmer are running for re-election. They are running for Places 1, 5, and 7, respectively. Non-incumbents running for election are Colleen…
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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 13-19
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Hochul has issued five executive orders in 2023—two fewer than she did at this point a year ago. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of Feb. 13-19, the nation’s governors issued 14…
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Filing deadline passes in Dallas, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Dallas, Texas. Candidates filed for Dallas City Council Districts 1-14, as well as for mayor of Dallas. Incumbents Chad West, Jesse Moreno, Carolyn King Arnold, Jaime Resendez, Omar Narvaez, Adam Bazaldua, Tennell Atkins, Paula Blackmon, Jaynie Schultz, Cara Mendelsohn, Gay Donnell Willis,…
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Filing deadline passes in Arlington, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in Arlington, Texas. Candidates filed for Arlington City Council Districts 3, 4, 5, and 8, as well as for mayor of Arlington. Incumbents Nikkie Hunter, Andrew Piel, Rebecca Boxall, Barbara Odom-Wesley, and Jim Ross are running for re-election. They are running for Districts…
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Filing deadline passes in San Antonio, Texas
On Feb. 17, the filing deadline passed to run for elected office in San Antonio, Texas. Candidates filed 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, and John Courage are running for…
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Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue 13 opinions from Feb. 13-19
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued nine opinions from Feb. 13-19. The Texas Supreme Court issued four opinions from Feb. 13-19. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 19, the court of criminal appeals issued 57 opinions in 2023—23 more than this point a year ago. The supreme court…