Author: Samuel Wonacott
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Texas school board races still more competitive during odd-year elections but percentage of incumbents who lost re-election may buck trend
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While California enrolls the largest population of public school students in the country, Texas has the most school districts and elected board members. There are 1,022 school districts in the Lone Star State and 6,994 elected board members. This year, Ballotpedia will cover elections for 172 Texas school board seats. One-hundred and fifty of those…
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Biden’s 100th U.S. District Court judge confirmed
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Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 100 of Biden’s U.S. District Court nominees confirmed Eleven state legislatures still in session; remaining 39 adjourned #FridayTrivia: How many affirmative action-related ballot measures have voters decided since 1996? 100 of Biden’s U.S. District Court nominees confirmed There’s been a lot of attention recently…
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Oregon voters to decide measures related to ranked-choice voting, impeachment
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Welcome to the Thursday, July 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Oregon voters in 2024 to decide measures related to ranked-choice voting, impeachment Texas school board races still more competitive during odd-year elections but percentage of incumbents who lost re-election may buck trend Catch up on the latest…
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We’re up to 31 statewide measures certified for elections in 2023
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Welcome to the Friday, June 30, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 31 statewide measures certified for elections in 2023 State supreme courts issue 392 opinions from June 12-25 #FridayTrivia: Election Administration Legislation & Recalls 31 statewide measures certified for elections in 2023 Although there are fewer elections in…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #67
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In observance of the 4th of July, we’ll be taking next week off from writing this newsletter. We’ll return to your inboxes on July 12. Happy Independence Day! In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the…
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School board recalls remain higher than pre-pandemic average—and other findings from our mid-year recall report
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Welcome to the Tuesday, June 27, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: School board recalls remain higher than pre-pandemic average—and other findings from our mid-year recall report Here’s the latest on the 2024 election calendar 86 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week School…
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Here’s how many state legislative incumbents have lost in primaries this year
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Welcome to the Friday, June 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 3.7% of state legislative incumbents who ran for re-election have lost in primaries 2024 presidential candidates fundraise in lead up to end of month campaign finance reporting deadline #FridayTrivia: How many recalls did we track in 2022?…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #66
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over book restrictions in school libraries Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Twenty-three states allow for the…
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It’s (Primary) Election Day in Virginia!
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Welcome to the Tuesday, June 20, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia voters go to the polls today—here is what is on the ballot Five vacancies announced in state supreme courts in second quarter of 2023, bringing total this year to 21 Ballotpedia’s mid-year recall…
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2023 is on track for more ballot measures than previous odd years
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Welcome to the Friday, June 16, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott and Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thirty-one statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 2023 Oklahoma approves nation’s first religious charter school #FridayTrivia: How many state legislatures define a quorum as two-thirds of legislators?…