Category: Local
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Ten states have ordered the release of some inmates in response to the coronavirus
Ballotpedia is providing comprehensive coverage on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting America’s political and civic life. Our coverage includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and the effects those responses are having on campaigns and elections. As of April 1, 10 states have ordered the release of inmates at the state…
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Coronavirus daily update: April 1, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for April 1, 2020. Federal responses Read more: Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 No updates today. Election…
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Anchorage to hold elections for city council and school board April 7
The city of Anchorage, Alaska, is holding general elections on April 7 for six city council seats, two school board seats, and 15 special district seats. The elections will be vote-by mail, and all of the races are nonpartisan. The Anchorage City Council, also known as the Anchorage Assembly, has six of its 11 seats…
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Coronavirus daily update: March 31, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for March 31, 2020. Federal responses Read more: Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 President Donald Trump (R)…
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Miami Mayor announces second negative COVID-19 result
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on March 30 that he tested negative for COVID-19 for a second time. Suarez previously tested positive for the virus and has been self-quarantined since March 12. Ballotpedia is tracking politicians and government officials who have been diagnosed or tested for coronavirus or become quarantined. Suarez is one of at…
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Filing period for congressional races to end in six states
The major party filing period for congressional races will end in six states over the next week. These include: • New Jersey and South Carolina: March 30 • Missouri and South Dakota: March 31 • New York and Tennessee: April 2 All six states will hold U.S. House elections for each of their congressional districts.…
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Mayoral recall election on the ballot in Idaho Springs, Colorado
A recall election against Mayor Mike Hillman is taking place on April 7 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The recall effort was initiated by residents Amanda Kowalewski, Janet Diederichs, and Candace Voisard in November 2019. Petitions listed the following reasons for recalling Hillman: Significant erosion of public confidence in city government during Hillman’s administration; Failure to…
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New York postpones presidential primary, special elections to June 23, 2020
On March 28, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) issued Executive Order No. 202.12, postponing the state’s presidential preference primary to June 23, 2020. New York’s primary election for congressional, state, and local offices had already been scheduled to take place on June 23, 2020. The presidential preference primary was originally scheduled for April…
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Daily coronavirus update: March 27, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for March 27, 2020. Federal responses Read more: Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 President Donald Trump (R)…