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  • 87% of Americans live in a county that has voted for the same party in the past three presidential elections

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    By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 87% of Americans live in a county that has voted for the same party in the past three presidential elections Number of open U.S. House districts in Oregon reaches decade high  Placentia-Yorba Linda School District votes to bar critical race theory…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Maryland voters to decide marijuana legalization amendment in November On April 1, the Maryland General Assembly referred a constitutional amendment to the ballot that would legalize marijuana for adults 21 or older beginning in July 2023. If voters approve the amendment, Maryland would join 18 states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing marijuana for recreational use.…

  • Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs bill prohibiting public spending on union activities

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    Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs bill prohibiting public spending on union activities   On April 6, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed SB1166, prohibiting public-sector employers from spending public funds on a union’s political or lobbying activities.  About the bill Sen. Vince Leach (R) introduced SB1166 on Jan. 13, 2022. The bill states, “A public employer…

  • The number of state legislators is increasing

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    By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wyoming creates three new state legislative seats Election spotlight—North Carolina’s U.S. Senate Republican primary #FridayTrivia: How many state legislative seats were vacant as of March 30? The number of state legislators is increasing When we talk about redistricting, it’s usually about…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 18 (April 14, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition April 14, 2022 In this issue: Trump endorses Oz in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate primary and candidates qualify at the Colorado Republican Party Assembly Trump endorses Oz in Pennsylvania U.S. Senate primary On April 9, former President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Mehmet Oz in the Republican primary…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 18 (April 14, 2022)

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition April 14, 2022 In this issue: The Blue Dog Coalition PAC’s first 2022 endorsements and PAC spending mounts in OR-06 Blue Dog PAC announces first round of 2022 endorsements The Blue Dog Coalition PAC made its first endorsements in the 2022 elections: Ruben Ramirez in Texas’…

  • Certified ballot measures lags prior even years at this point in the cycle

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    By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: So far this year, 84 measures have been certified for statewide ballots Candidate Connection spotlight: More from state legislative candidates in Illinois and Ohio Seventy candidates filed to run for 15 U.S. House districts in Ohio Certified ballot measures lags prior…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics – Edition 8

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    Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in the country’s 14,000 school districts.…

  • The margin of victory in districts with retiring incumbents

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    By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the margin of victory in congressional districts with retiring incumbents A quarter of the country’s state supreme court seats are up for election this year Across 11 states, PACs raised $1.2 billion in 2021 The margin of victory…

  • Disclosure Digest:

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    Welcome to The Disclosure Digest! Keep an eye out for new editions published on Tuesdays through June 2022.  Oklahoma House passes ballot measure disclosure bill  The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill establishing disclosure requirements for committees supporting or opposing ballot questions on March 21. HB3147 would broaden existing definitions of certain political committees…