Category: 2024 elections
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Incumbent Jacky Rosen (D) and Sam Brown (R) are running for toss-up U.S. Senate race in Nevada
Incumbent Jacky Rosen (D), Sam Brown (R), and seven other candidates are running in Nevada’s U.S. Senate election on November 5, 2024. Rosen was first elected in 2018. Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Jessica Hill said of Nevada’s races: “Its congressional races could play a major role in determining the balance of power… particularly in what is…
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Arkansas voters to decide on ballot initiative repealing Pope County casino license and requiring countywide approval for any future licenses
Voters in Arkansas will decide on an initiative to repeal a casino license in Pope County and require countywide voter approval for any new casino licenses provided for in any future constitutional amendments. Secretary of State John Thurston announced that 116,200 valid signatures were submitted for the measure. To qualify for the ballot, 90,704 valid…
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Ohio redistricting initiative campaign, with $26.9 million, surpasses previous redistricting measure campaigns in contributions
Voters in Ohio will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to establish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC), a 15-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. On July 23, the initiative was certified for the general election on Nov. 5. The campaign supporting the initiative, Citizens Not Politicians, raised $26.95…
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Signatures submitted for Colorado top-four primary and ranked-choice voting initiative
Colorado Voters First submitted signatures for an initiative that would establish top-four primaries and ranked-choice voting in Colorado. If 124,238 signatures are found valid, the initiative will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5, 2024. The initiative would establish top-four primary elections and ranked-choice voting general elections for the following offices: U.S. Senate, U.S. House…
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Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative that would provide funding to law enforcement agencies
Advance Colorado Action submitted signatures to the secretary of state on July 31, 2024, for an initiative that would create a new law enforcement fund. If 124,238 signatures are found valid, the initiative will appear on the ballot on Nov. 5, 2024. The initiative would direct the state legislature to appropriate $350 million to the…
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Incumbent Eli Crane (R) defeated Jack Smith (R) in the Republican primary in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Eli Crane (R) defeated Jack Smith (R) in the Republican primary in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District on Jul. 30, 2024. As of Jul. 31, 2024, Crane had 79.0% of the vote and Smith had 21.0%. Crane was one of eight House Republicans who voted to remove Kevin McCarthy (R) as Speaker of the House…
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Adam Schiff (D) and Steve Garvey (R) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in California
Adam Schiff (D) and Steve Garvey (R) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in California on November 5, 2024. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D) did not run for a full term. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Butler after Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) died on September 29, 2023. Republicans have not won a…
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Three candidates running for North Carolina Auditor in November general election
Three candidates are running in the general election for North Carolina Auditor on Nov. 5, 2024: incumbent Jessica Holmes (D), Dave Boliek (R), and Bob Drach (L). The North Carolina auditor is the head of the Office of the State Auditor and a member of the Council of State. The auditor’s office examines all facets of…
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Two candidates are running in the general election for California’s 16th Congressional District in November
Sam Liccardo (D) and Evan Low (D) are running in the general election for California’s 16th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Anna Eshoo (D) is retiring from public office. In the all-party top-two primary on March 5, 2024, Liccardo finished first with 21.1%. Low finished in second place with 16.6% after a recount.…
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Four candidates running for North Carolina Governor in November general election
Josh Stein (D), Mark K. Robinson (R), Wayne Turner (G), and Mike Ross (L) are running in the general election for Governor of North Carolina on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Governor Roy Cooper (D) is term-limited. Politico called the race the most important and likely the most expensive governor’s race of 2024. The election will help determine North Carolina’s trifecta status. Heading into the 2024 election, Republicans have majorities…