Author: Samuel Wonacott
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An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar
Welcome to the Wednesday, February 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar St. Louis holds first primaries for downsized Board of Aldermen on March 7 Two state lawmakers have changed parties this year An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar…
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Democrats win Feb. 7 Pennsylvania House special elections
On Feb. 7, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held elections to fill vacancies in Districts 32, 34, and 35. The districts opened up following the Nov. 8, 2022, elections when one incumbent died and the other two were elected to different offices. In District 32, Joe McAndrew (D) defeated Clay Walker (R). McAndrew is…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #48
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 teaching gun safety in schools School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications An early look at some 2024 education-related ballot measures we’re…
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6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year
Welcome to the Monday, February 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year An update on elected officials banned from major online platforms Voters in Burlington, Vermont, to decide on ballot measures related to policing, ranked-choice voting, noncitizen voting, and…
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30 governors have given 2023 State of the State addresses
Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thirty governors have given their State of the State addresses so far Pennsylvania House adjourns, package of constitutional amendments won’t appear on the May ballot Subscribe to Hall Pass to stay up to date on school board politics and education policy Have a minute…
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An early look at certified 2024 measures
Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California and New York certify measures for 2024 related to fast-food working conditions, Equal Protection Clause Tallying error in Oakland, Calif., led to inaccurate election results 275 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures last week California and New York certify measures for 2024 related…
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Five measures certified (so far) in three states for the 2023 ballot
Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five measures certified in three states for the 2023 ballot Willie Wilson leads Chicago mayoral candidates in fundraising while Mayor Lori Lightfoot leads in spending Learn how school board elections played out in the 2022 midterms with On the Ballot, our weekly podcast Five…