Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly
As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is: WI AB38: Absentee ballot request and return confirmation (FE), Reps. Clinton Anderson (D), Mike Bare…
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Candidates advance from Milwaukee Common Council special primary
A special nonpartisan primary election was held for Milwaukee Common Council Districts 1, 5, and 9 on Feb. 21, 2023. Andrea Pratt and David Bowen advanced to the special general election for District 1, defeating Zandra Bailey, Vincent G. Toney, and Marshall Martin. The special election was called after Ashanti Hamilton left office to become the…
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Candidates advance from Madison, Wisconsin primary
The primary election in Madison, Wisconsin, was on Feb. 21, 2023. Candidates competed to advance to the general election scheduled for April 4. The filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates ran for Madison Common Council Districts 1-20. The primaries for districts 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,…
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Florida Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 13-19
The Florida Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb.19, the court issued 12 opinions in 2023—10 fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are listed below: Walls v. State Dillbeck v. State From Feb. 13-19, state supreme courts issued 233 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the…
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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues five executive orders from Feb. 13-19
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued five executive orders from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Murphy has issued six executive orders in 2023—seven fewer than he 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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State supreme courts issue 233 opinions from Feb. 13-19
From Feb. 13-19, state supreme courts issued 233 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with 77. State supreme courts in 12 states issued none. State supreme courts have issued 1,067 opinions in 2023. Courts in states with a Republican trifecta issued 82 opinions, while courts in states with a Democratic trifecta issued…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup
Florida is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on March 21, 2023, and Nov. 7 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…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Tampa, Florida roundup
Florida is holding elections, including for Tampa City Council, on March 7, 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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Florida Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12
The Florida Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued 10 opinions in 2023—10 fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: Parrish v. State Farm Fla. Insurance Co. From Feb. 6-12, state supreme courts issued 195 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued…
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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12
The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—the same amount as this time last year. The one opinion is below: Johnson vs. Colorado From Feb. 6-12, state supreme courts issued 195 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with 55.…