Author: Myj Saintyl
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Upcoming Article III Judicial Vacancies
According to the latest vacancy data from the U.S. Courts, there were 23 total announced upcoming vacancies for Article III judgeships. Article III judgeships refer to federal judges who serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of International Trade, or one of the 13 U.S. courts of appeal or 94 U.S. district courts.…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS closes February sitting
Welcome to the Feb. 28 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It’s the last week of our February sitting, gentle reader, and we have some new arguments coming your way. Let’s dig in, shall we? Follow Ballotpedia on…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins third week of February sitting
Welcome to the Feb. 21 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. “I happen temporarily to occupy this big White House. I am living witness that any one of your children may look to come here as my father’s…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for February
Welcome to the February 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Federal judicial vacancy counts are in, dear readers. We have a lot to catch up on, so grab a nice cup of coffee, and let’s gavel in!…
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Twenty-seven upcoming Article III judicial vacancies
According to the latest vacancy data from the U.S. Courts, there were 27 total announced upcoming vacancies for Article III judgeships as of January 5, 2022. Article III judgeships refer to federal judges who serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of International Trade, or one of the 13 U.S. courts of appeal…
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Pat Ryan and Joe Sempolinsk win New York congressional special elections
Two special general elections were held for New York’s 19th and 23rd Congressional Districts on August 23, 2022. Pat Ryan (D) won the District 19 special election with 65,943 votes and defeated Marcus Molinaro (R). The special election was called after Antonio Delgado (D) left office to serve as the lieutenant governor of New York…
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Nikki Lucas and Manny De Los Santos win New York State Assembly special elections
Two special general elections were held for New York State Assembly Districts 60 and 72 on Feb. 15. Nikki Lucas (D) won the District 60 special election with 2,074 votes, defeating Keron Alleyne (Working Families Party) and Marvin King (R, Conservative Party). The District 60 special election was called after Charles Barron (D) was sworn…
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Colby Fulfer wins Arkansas State Senate special election
A special general election was held for Arkansas State Senate District 7 on Feb. 8. Colby Fulfer (R) won the special election with 2,032 votes and defeated Lisa Parks (D), who received 1,998 votes. The Republican primary runoff was held on Jan. 11. The filing deadline passed on Nov. 22. The special election was called…
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Special election to be held for Connecticut House District 5 on March 1
The special general election for the District 5 seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives is on March 1. Maryam Khan (D), Charles Jackson (R, Independent Party), Dean Jones (independent), and Lawrence Jaggon (independent) are competing in the special election. The deadline for parties to nominate candidates passed on Jan. 24. The write-in candidate filing…