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Since our last editionWhat is open in each state? For a continually updated article on reopening status in all 50 states, click here. For our last edition, click here.
Update on stay-at-home ordersForty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not. As of June 24, stay-at-home orders have ended in 39 states. Nineteen of those states have Republican governors and 20 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). The four states with active stay-at-home orders have Democratic governors. They are (with expiration date):
Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired.
Tracking industries: Child care facilitiesAll 50 states are reopening in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states may you take your child to daycare? Currently, all 50 states allow for child care facilities to operate. In a handful of states, facilities are operating only regionally or with capacity limits. That became true on June 15, when child care facilities in Kentucky and New Jersey were allowed to reopen.
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced a three-phase reopening plan on May 11. The first phase of the plan began on May 15, lifting the stay-at-home order and allowing businesses like gyms, movie theaters, and barbershops to reopen with 25% occupancy limits. On June 5, the state entered Phase Two. As of June 24, the state remains in the second phase, which allows most businesses to reopen at 50% occupancy. In a press release announcing the plan, Edwards said, “Right now, the data shows improvement, and we also now have a much more robust testing and contract [sic] tracing program underway, which will allow us to better identify cases and isolate those who may have been infected. However, we are not out of the woods and if we see a dramatic spike in cases, we may have to increase restrictions. Our lives will not go back to normal for some time.” Louisiana’s plan allows local governments to impose stricter regulations as necessary “to protect life and property and to bring the emergency situation under control.” Edwards said the state’s reopening plan is based on the recommendations of the White House coronavirus task force. He said progression through the three phases of the road map is contingent on a downward trajectory in:
Context
Plan detailsGeneral guidelines Individuals Louisiana’s reopening plan did not implement restrictions on individuals statewide, like mask requirements or gathering limits. It allows local governments to do so. For example, in New Orleans, people are required to wear masks and gatherings larger than 100 are prohibited. The reopening plan encourages but does not require people to:
Businesses The reopening plan says businesses:
Phase 1 Individuals
Businesses Phase One allowed the following businesses to reopen at 25% capacity:
Click here for a full list of guidance documents for Phase One businesses. Phase 2 Individuals
Businesses Phase Two allows the following businesses to reopen at 50% capacity:
The second phase also allows bars without food permits to open at 25% capacity. Click here for a full list of guidance documents for Phase Two businesses. Phase 3 As of June 24, guidance is not yet available for the third phase of reopening. On June 22, Edwards announced he was extending Phase Two for at least 28 days. The state was initially scheduled to move into Phase Three on June 26. Reactions
Additional activityIn this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 24 (June 24, 2020)
On the news
Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views.
On The Room Where It Happened by John Bolton
“Forgive me if I roll my eyes whenever Bolton open’s [sic] his mouth.
“Are his allegations against Trump true? It wouldn’t surprise me if some indeed were. People have made their minds about Trump long ago. Half the country views him as a modern-day dictator. The other half sees a strong, decisive, and refreshing leader. Readers will pore over through Bolton’s book and see what they want to see.
“But everyone should remember an infamous quote from then-President George W. Bush, who, after all, hired Bolton and at one point nominated him to be his permanent representative at the United Nations: ‘Let me just say from the outset that I don’t consider Bolton credible.’
“Ditto.”
Daniel DePetris, Washington Examiner, June 20, 2020
“I have no doubt that Bolton is telling the truth. … I’ve known John Bolton a long time, and John Bolton is an honest man. He tells the truth. …
“Nor is he the type to get confused. He is a meticulous note-taker. When we read Bolton’s book, we will almost certainly be reading the nearest thing to the truth about the Trump administration that we’re likely to get before historians have a chance to get inside the administration’s archives. …
“Here is what is relevant for Republican elites going forward: They have known John Bolton for a long time, too. Almost every Republican elected official, every influential Washington conservative, and many Republican donors know John Bolton. And they, too, know he’s honest.”
William Kristol, The Bulwark, June 17, 2020
Election results
Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District: Incumbent Thomas Massie defeated challenger Todd McMurtry. As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, Massie had 88% of the vote to McMurtry’s 12%. McMurtry was Massie’s first primary challenger since he won election to the House in 2012. Both candidates ran on their different approaches to conservatism and accused one another of not supporting President Trump.
New York’s 2nd Congressional District: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, this race was too close to call. Andrew Garbarino had received 63% of the vote to Mike LiPetri’s 37%. Incumbent Peter King (R), first elected in 1992, did not seek re-election. New York state law prohibits absentee ballots from being counted until the beginning of the canvas period, which starts one week after election day. Decision Desk HQ projected that several high-profile New York primaries would not be possible to call until June 30, at the earliest, owing to a higher rate of absentee ballot requests during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York’s 27th Congressional District: Christopher Jacobs defeated Beth Parlato and Stefan Mychajliw in the Republican primary for New York’s 27th Congressional District. As of 9:15 a.m. ET on June 24, Jacobs had 71% of the vote to Parlato’s 16% and Mychajliw’s 13%. The seat had been left open after Chris Collins (R) resigned in October 2019. Jacobs was the Republican nominee in the special election to complete the remainder of Collins’ term, which also took place on June 23. In that race, Jacobs won 69% of the vote to Nate McMurray’s (D) 30%, Duane Whitmer’s (L) 1%, and Michael Gammariello’s (G) 1%.
Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District: Scott Taylor defeated Ben Loyola and Jarome Bell to win the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Taylor won 49% of the vote to Loyola’s 29% and Bell’s 22%. Taylor represented the 2nd District for a single term before being unseated by Elaine Luria (D) in 2018. He will face Luria, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary, in the November election.
North Carolina”s 11th Congressional District runoff: Madison Cawthorn defeated Lynda Bennett in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District Republican primary runoff on June 23. Cawthorn received 66% of the vote to Bennett’s 34%. Former incumbent Mark Meadows (R) did not seek re-election and left office early to serve as White House chief of staff. Meadows, along with President Donald Trump, endorsed Bennett in the race. Cawthorn was endorsed by several former primary candidates, local sheriffs, and the Protect Freedom PAC. Incumbent Mark Meadows (R) did not seek re-election.
Cawthorn took Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Read his full responses here. A sample response is below, with Ballotpedia’s question in bold.
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Madison Cawthorn is an 8th generation resident of North Carolina’s 11th district. His ancestors date back all the way to the Revolutionary war. Madison was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in 2014. Unfortunately, his plans were derailed after he nearly died in a tragic automobile accident that left him partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Madisons accident built his faith, made him a fighter, helped him appreciate everyday, and inspired him to help everyone he encounters overcome whatever adversity they face in their daily lives.
U.S. Congress
Trump to hold rally for Tuberville in Alabama
Last week, media outlets reported that President Donald Trump is planning to hold a rally in support of Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville in Mobile, Alabama, shortly before the July 14 primary runoff. Mobile is candidate Jeff Sessions’ hometown.
Trump endorsed Tuberville following the March 3 primary. The president has criticized Sessions for recusing himself from the investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election when Sessions served as U.S. attorney general. Sessions has said he legally had to recuse himself as a former member of Trump’s presidential campaign.
On May 22, Trump tweeted, “3 years ago, after Jeff Sessions recused himself, the Fraudulent Mueller Scam began. Alabama, do not trust Jeff Sessions. He let our Country down.”
Sessions responded, “Look, I know your anger, but recusal was required by law. I did my duty & you’re damn fortunate I did. It protected the rule of law & resulted in your exoneration. Your personal feelings don’t dictate who Alabama picks as their senator, the people of Alabama do.” Sessions published an “open letter to the people of Alabama” earlier in May defending his recusal.
Last week, former U.S. attorney general Ed Meese recorded a radio ad for the Sessions campaign saying, “If Jeff had not recused, he would have broken the law, and the Democrats would have damaged President Trump badly.” Meese served during the Reagan administration.
Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election 62% to 34% in Alabama. The Senate primary runoff winner will face incumbent Doug Jones (D) in November.
Hice revokes Greene endorsement in GA-14 runoff
Rep. Jody Hice (R), a member of the House Freedom Caucus, revoked his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District primary runoff.
His statement followed a Politico piece featuring comments Greene made about Muslims and black people. According to the piece, Greene’s comments included, “Guess what? Slavery is over. … Black people have equal rights,” and, “There is an Islamic invasion into our government offices right now.”
Hice wrote on Facebook, “In the midst of these difficult times, it is more important than ever before that we have leaders in Washington who can heal our nation, not divide it further. I find Marjorie Taylor Greene’s statements appalling and deeply troubling, and I can no longer support her candidacy in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.”
Hice had endorsed Kevin Cooke ahead of the June 9 primary.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s Tia Mitchell wrote, “Hice’s statement is significant because the caucus, which represents the House’s most conservative members, helped recruit Greene to run for this seat and has poured nearly $200,000 into her campaign.”
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R) endorsed runoff candidate John Cowan and said,
“The comments made by Ms. Greene are disgusting and don’t reflect the values of equality and decency that make our country great.”
Greene tweeted, “Every Republican, every Christian Conservative is going to be called a racist and a bigot by the Fake News Media, as have Steve Scalise and Liz Cheney. I’m sorry my future colleagues are unable to stand up to the pressure and fight back. … I’m sick-and-tired of watching establishment Republicans play defense while the Fake News Media cheers on Antifa terrorists, BLM rioters, and the woke cancel culture, as they burn our cities, loot our businesses, vandalize our memorials, and divide our nation.“
Cowan responded, “Yeah, Marjorie talks tough, but she instead of staying to fight the Democrat incumbent in her home district, she fled to our district because she knew she couldn’t win. Vote #CowanForCongress: All of the conservative, none of the embarrassment.”
Greene and Cowan advanced to the Aug. 11 runoff as the top two finishers in the nine-candidate primary field. Greene received 40% of the vote to Cowan’s 21%. Georgia’s 14th is a safe Republican district. Incumbent Tom Graves (R), who assumed office in 2010, did not seek re-election.
State executives
Utah gubernatorial candidates meet for final debate
The four Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for governor of Utah met for a final debate on June 16. Spencer Cox, Greg Hughes, Jon Huntsman, and Thomas Wright discussed Utah’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
In response to a question on changes to Utah’s law enforcement practices, Cox, the current lieutenant governor, said Gov. Gary Herbert (R) had already prohibited law enforcement use of chokeholds on individuals in police custody. He added that police were asked to respond to too many types of emergencies and called for expanding police training and increasing funding for mental healthcare.
Hughes said he would implement a requirement that police officers report misconduct or use of excessive force and that he was concerned that a new generation of Americans was being raised to view law enforcement with suspicion.
Huntsman said any effective solution would need to respond to the concerns of protestors and that he would listen to both protestors and law enforcement officials to find common ground.
Wright said he would overhaul the state’s police training programs as part of a broader look at the role of policing in Utah.
The four discussed Gov. Herbert’s response to violence that occurred at a protest in Salt Lake City on May 30. Cox said he supported Gov. Herbert’s response and that it struck a balance between maintaining order and protecting the protestors’ right to free expression. Hughes and Wright said that Gov. Herbert should have activated the Utah National Guard in advance of the protest given that violence had occurred at demonstrations in other cities. Huntsman criticized Gov. Herbert for activating the Utah National Guard, saying that responding to a protest with military force was unacceptable.
Utah’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was also a topic of discussion. Hughes, Huntsman, and Wright criticized Cox for his role as leader of the Utah Coronavirus Task Force, saying that the appointment was intended to help his chances in the election. Cox said he stood by the work he had done on the task force and that Utah’s response to the pandemic had been effective.
The winner of the June 30 primary, which is open only to registered Republicans, will face law professor Chris Peterson (D) in the November general election. Republicans have won every Utah gubernatorial election since 1984.
2020 battleground primary recap: Governor of Montana
In this series, we look back at recent state executive primaries to see what they can tell us about the November elections.
Montana’s current governor, Steve Bullock (D), is term-limited, leaving the office open. This year, Republicans have the potential to win their first trifecta in Montana since 2004. Although the party has held majorities in the state Senate since 2009 and the state House since 2011, the last Republican to win a gubernatorial election was Judy Martz (R) in 2000.
U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte (R) defeated state Attorney General Tim Fox (R) and state Sen. Al Olszewski (R) to win the Republican nomination on June 2. Gianforte received 53% of the vote to Fox’s 27% and Olszewski’s 19%.
Gianforte, a former tech entrepreneur who was the GOP nominee for governor in the 2016 election, has served in the U.S. House since winning a 2017 special election. Gianforte said his business experience would help him expand Montana’s economy. Donald Trump Jr. and the Family Research Council endorsed him.
Fox said he would be the candidate with the best shot to win the governorship in November because of his emphasis on unity. His endorsers included 29 of the 30 members of the state legislature’s Solutions Caucus, an unofficial group of legislative Republicans who have voted with Democrats on some issues.
Olszewski, a first-term state senator, said he was the candidate who would be most faithful to the state GOP’s platform. He had 26 endorsers from legislative Republicans, the most of any candidate.
Gianforte will face Democratic nominee Mike Cooney (D), the state’s current lieutenant governor, in the general election. Election forecasters say the race is a toss-up.
Legislatures
*The number of incumbents who did not seek re-election is provided for the 37 states whose 2020 filing deadlines have already passed. The number of incumbents defeated in primaries is provided for the 19 states that have already held state legislative primaries in 2020.
Local legislators and governor split endorsements in open Utah House District 42 primary
On June 16, Jordan Teuscher (R) promoted two endorsements he received from local legislators in the Republican primary for Utah’s open House District 42 seat, including one from the incumbent Rep. Kim Coleman (R-42), who is not seeking re-election. The other local endorsement came from Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R-10), who currently represents Senate District 10, which encompasses House District 42.
Aaron Starks (R) is also seeking the Republican nomination in the primary. Earlier this month, Starks released campaign material highlighting the endorsement he received from incumbent Gov. Gary Herbert (R). Starks previously served as vice chairman of the Utah Republican Party.
Teuscher and Starks previously ran against one another in April at the Salt Lake County GOP convention. In Utah, a candidate can proceed directly to the general election without a primary if they receive at least 60 percent of the delegate vote at the convention. Teuscher fell short of the 60 percent threshold by two votes, receiving 58 percent to Starks’ 42 percent.
The winner of the June 30 primary will face Samuel Winkler (D) and Ryan Boudwin (United Utah), both of whom have qualified to appear on the general election ballot. In 2018, District 42 Rep. Coleman received 67 percent of the vote to Amy Martz’s (United Utah) 33 percent.
Six Republicans vying for Louisiana House District 54 seat in July 11 special election
On June 16, James Cantrelle (R) formally announced his candidacy for the July 11 special election to fill the vacant Louisiana House District 54. He joins five other Republicans running to serve out the remainder of the late Rep. Reggie Bagala’s (R) term. Bagala, elected in 2019, passed away on April 9, 2020 due to complications related to COVID-19. The special election is open to members of any party, but only Republican challengers have filed.
Cantrelle describes himself as “a businessman and a problem solver,” adding that “it is evident that [Louisiana] must operate more like a successful business.” He is the son of Jimmy Cantrelle, a former Lafourche Parish President.
Of the five other candidates, Donny Lerille (R) ran against Bagala in the three-way regularly scheduled 2019 election. He placed second, receiving 26 percent of the vote to Bagala’s 58 percent. Joseph Orgeron (R) received endorsements from the parish GOPs in Jefferson and Lafourche Parish, both of which make up a bulk of District 54.
Also running in the special election are Dave Carskadon (R), Kevin Duet (R), and Phil Gilligan (R).
A candidate must receive over 50 percent of the vote to win the special election outright. If no candidate crosses that threshold, the top two vote-getters will advance to a later election.
Power players
“We are determined to be a loud and booming voice for thousands of veterans and patriots who want to see the United States regain the strength, prosperity, and freedom it once enjoyed.” – SEAL PAC
SEAL PAC says its mission is to “raise funds to assist conservative, military veteran incumbents and candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with their election efforts.” The PAC says it intends to spend over $1.5 million supporting veteran candidates in the 2020 election cycle through “direct campaign contributions and highly targeted digital ads, SMS messages, and phone calls to targeted voters.”
SEAL PAC, whose acronym stands for “Supporting and Electing American Leaders,” says, “Just 30 years ago, nearly 77 percent of Congress had at least some military experience. Today that number is less than 20 percent. This is a dangerous trend and it’s having a negative impact. Unlike career politicians, veterans are much more likely to understand what it takes to keep America strong and free.”
To view a list of 2020 candidates supported by SEAL PAC, click here.
Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 24 (June 24, 2020)
On the news
Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views.
On progressive and establishment candidates
“Schumer has long been more conciliatory toward the left wing of the party than other Democratic leaders. He backed now-Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee chair in 2016, gave both Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren roles in Senate leadership, and voted with Sanders and other progressive senators against a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada late last year. …
“And Schumer’s long-term political goal of reclaiming the Senate majority is now within his grasp. President Donald Trump’s continued political decline has increased Democrats’ chances of winning Senate seats even in red-tinted states like Georgia and Iowa, and Schumer’s political operation has matched or outspent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s in most states. …
“Even if Schumer’s Senate picks survive, however, it’s clear the left is growing more capable of causing headaches for the establishment.”
Kevin Robillard, HuffPost, June 23, 2020
“For years, Democratic party leaders have publicly insisted they follow a ‘just win, baby’ playbook that leads them to support any candidate — liberal or moderate — best positioned to win GOP seats. But activists have come to suspect that, in fact, party leaders are actually willing to prioritize crushing progressive candidates, even if that might risk losing general elections to Republicans. …
“Why do Democratic leaders in Washington continue to intervene in local primaries and put their thumbs on the scales? …
“The answer is obvious: it has nothing to do with a dispassionate analysis of general election viability and everything to do with money and ideology.”
David Sirota, Jacobin, June 19, 2020
Election results
Given the larger number of absentee ballots cast in the June 23 primaries due to COVID-19, several races have not yet been called.
In New York, absentee ballots for the primary needed to be postmarked by June 23 and must be received by June 30. In Kentucky, several counties, including the state’s two largest counties—Jefferson and Fayette—are not releasing results until absentee ballots have been counted on June 30.
New York’s 1st Congressional District: As of 9:15 a.m. ET on June 24, Perry Gershon led with 36% of the vote. Nancy Goroff was second with 34%, followed by Bridget Fleming with 28%. Four candidates were on the primary ballot. The winner will challenge incumbent Lee Zeldin (R) in the November election.
New York’s 9th Congressional District: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, incumbent Yvette Clark led with 62% of the vote. Adem Bunkedekko was second with 18%. Five candidates were on the primary ballot. Clark was first elected to the House in 2006.
New York’s 10th Congressional District: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, incumbent Jerry Nadler led with 62% of the vote. Lindsey Boylan had 26%, and Jonathan Herzog had 13%. Nadler was first elected in 1992.
New York’s 14th Congressional District: Incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated three challengers to win renomination. As of 9:15 a.m. ET on June 24, Ocasio-Cortez had 73% of the vote, followed by Michelle Caruso-Cabrera with 20%. Ocasio-Cortez was first elected to the House in 2018 after unseating incumbent Joseph Crowley in the Democratic primary.
New York’s 15th Congressional District: As of 9:15 a.m. ET on June 24, Ritchie Torres led with 30% of the vote. Michael Blake was second with 19%, followed by Ruben Diaz with 15%, Samelys Lopez with 13%, and Ydanis Rodriguez with 12%. Twelve candidates were on the primary ballot. Incumbent Jose Serrano (D) is not running for re-election this year.
New York’s 16th Congressional District: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, Jamaal Bowman led with 61% of the vote. Incumbent Eliot Engel had 36%. Five candidates were on the primary ballot. Engel was first elected in 1988.
New York’s 17th Congressional District: As of 9:15 a.m. Eastern on June 24, Mondaire Jones led with 45% of the vote. Adam Schleifer had 21% and David Carlucci had 13%. Eight candidates were on the primary ballot. Incumbent Nita Lowey (D) is not running for re-election.
New York’s 24th Congressional District: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, Dana Balter led with 65% of the vote. Francis Conole had 36%. The winner will face John Katko (R), first elected in 2014, in the general election. In 2018, Balter was the district’s Democratic nominee and was defeated by Katko 53-47 in the general election. The 24th is one of three House districts that elected a Republican representative in 2018 after favoring Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. Senate in Kentucky: As of 9 a.m. ET on June 24, Amy McGrath led with 45% of the vote. Charles Booker was second with 37%. Ten candidates were on the primary ballot. The winner will face Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R), first elected to the Senate in 1984.
U.S. Congress
New satellite spending, ads in Senate primary in CO
Satellite groups recently spent $2.1 million on ads in the Democratic primary for Senate in Colorado.
The group Let’s Turn Colorado Blue—formed June 16 according to a Federal Election Commission filing—spent $1.1 million on an ad criticizing Andrew Romanoff for a 2006 vote in the state House. The ad said Romanoff “stood with the Republican governor, passing the nation’s harshest anti-immigrant laws.” Romanoff apologized for the vote in a 2019 Medium post.
Senate Majority PAC spent $1 million on an ad defending John Hickenlooper from a recent ethics violation ruling. (See our recent issue for more details on the ruling.) The ad says the allegations were politically motivated and that “Republicans know John Hickenlooper’s the one who will beat Cory Gardner.”
Romanoff released an ad containing footage from one of Hickenlooper’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign ads, in which Hickenlooper showered with his clothes on and said he wouldn’t run negative ads. The Romanoff ad’s narrator says, “You gotta ask yourself: Why does John Hickenlooper take so many showers? I mean, he’ll never wash out the stain of oil and gas money. Maybe it’s the convictions for taking illegal gifts or being held in contempt. Scrub harder, Hick.”
Gov. Jared Polis (D), state Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), and Sen. Michael Bennet (D) criticized the ad. Polis said, “I’m disappointed that Andrew Romanoff has chosen to throw mud and attack John Hickenlooper instead of focusing on his own vision and record.”
At a June 16 debate, Romanoff questioned Hickenlooper’s electability, referring to the recent ethics violation ruling. Hickenlooper questioned Romanoff’s electability, saying he hadn’t won an election in 14 years.
Also last week, former U.S. Rep. John Salazar (D) endorsed Hickenlooper. Salazar had endorsed Romanoff in 2019 before Hickenlooper entered the race. Salazar said, Hickenlooper
“knows how to bring people together to get things done on behalf of all Coloradans, and he’s the right choice to defeat Senator Gardner and bring change to a broken Washington.”
Gardner (R) was first elected in 2014 after defeating incumbent Mark Udall (D), 48% to 46%. Gardner is one of two incumbent Republican senators running for re-election in a state Hillary Clinton (D) won in the 2016 presidential election.
The primary is June 30.
Valenzuela releases opposition ad, Olson responds in TX-24 runoff
Candace Valenzuela released an ad criticizing Kim Olson in Texas’ 24th Congressional District primary runoff. The ad features a retired teacher saying, “I remember when [Olson] fired hundreds of teachers after she mismanaged the budget.” Valenzuela said, “My work on the school board lifted teachers up, with better pay and keeping schools safe from guns.”
Valenzuela has served on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees since 2017. Olson was director of the Dallas Independent School District human resources department from 2007 to 2009. She also served on the Weatherford Independent School District Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2011.
The Olson campaign said that, as human resources director for the Dallas school district, “at no point did Olson have authority overspending or budget reconciliation. She simply managed the compensation budget approved by the Board.” The Olson campaign said the budget was drafted before Olson worked for the school district.
Seven candidates ran in the March 3 primary in Texas’ 24th. Olson received 41% of the vote to Valenzuela’s 30%. The runoff is July 14.
Incumbent Kenny Marchant (R) is not seeking re-election. Three race forecasters rate the general election Toss-up or Tilt Republican.
State executives
Jennifer McClellan files for governor of Virginia
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D) declared her candidacy for governor of Virginia in 2021 Thursday, becoming the second candidate to officially declare for the Democratic nomination. McClellan was first elected to the state Senate from a Richmond-area district in 2017 after 12 years in the state House.
In her announcement video, McClellan said she was running to “keep leading progress into our future….we have to decide what kind of Virginia we’re going to be.”
McClellan’s only declared rival in the Democratic primary is state Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, who was first elected to the General Assembly in 2017. Other Democrats who have said they would consider running are Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, state Attorney General Mark Herring, and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Virginia is the only state to prohibit governors from serving consecutive terms, meaning incumbent Ralph Northam (D) is ineligible for re-election.
Virginia’s gubernatorial election will take place on Nov. 2, 2021. Virginia is currently a Democratic trifecta, where a Democrat is governor and Democrats hold majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly. Except for the 2013 election, every Virginia gubernatorial race since 1973 has been won by the party that lost the previous year’s presidential election.
Vermont gubernatorial candidates participate in forum on environment
Three of the four Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for governor of Vermont participated in a forum hosted by Vermont Conservation Voters and 350Vermont on June 18. Rebecca Holcombe, Pat Winburn, and David Zuckerman each discussed their environmental policies. The fourth candidate, Ralph Corbo, did not attend.
Holcombe, a former state Secretary of Education, said she would work alongside entrepreneurs to lead a transition in Vermont’s energy consumption patterns and called for the state’s minimum wage to be raised.
Winburn, an attorney in private practice, described low-cost housing as a cornerstone of his platform and said he considered homelessness a policy priority. Winburn called on the state to adopt small-scale solar-powered housing units, saying they had been successfully used in Scandinavian countries.
Zuckerman, the state’s current lieutenant governor, said he would partner with New Hampshire and Maine to implement a New England Green New Deal. He said the state should increase spending on education and economic development programs aimed at rural areas.
The Aug. 11 primary is open to all registered voters. Gov. Phil Scott (R), who was first elected in 2016, is on the ballot in the Republican primary with four declared challengers. Two election forecasters rate the general election as “Likely Republican” and a third rates it “Solid Republican”.
Legislatures
*The number of incumbents who did seek re-election is provided for the 37 states whose 2020 filing deadlines have already passed. The number of incumbents defeated in primaries is provided for the 19 states that have already held state legislative primaries in 2020.
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce endorses challenger over incumbent in Florida House District 14 primary
On June 19, JAXBIZ, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce’s political action arm, endorsed Angie Nixon (D) in the primary for Florida’s House District 14. Nixon is challenging incumbent Rep. Kimberly Daniels (D-14), who Andrew Pantazi with the Florida Times-Union called “perhaps the most conservative Democrat in the Legislature.”
Daniels was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018. She faced primaries in both races, winning 36 percent of the vote in a five-way primary in 2016 and defeating challenger Paula Wright (D) with 55 percent of the vote in 2018. In the current primary, Daniels has received campaign contributions from prominent Republican legislators like House Appropriations Chairman Travis Cummings (R-18) and Rep. Paul Renner (R-24), who is in line to become House Speaker in 2022 if Republicans maintain a majority.
In addition to the Jacksonville Chamber, Nixon received endorsements from Equality Florida, FL Planned Parenthood PAC, and the Democratic Environmental Caucus of FL. Between June 1 and 12, Nixon raised $26,146, passing Daniels in cash-on-hand for the first time in the primary. During that same period, Daniels raised no new funds. According to Florida Politics’ A.G. Gancarski, “Nixon has just over $60,000 on hand. Daniels … has just under $50,000 to spend.”
District 14 has been reliably Democratic. Since 2012, there have been two contested general elections, with the Democratic candidate receiving over 65 percent of the vote in each. The winner of the Aug. 18 primary will face Nancy Lynn Kapetanovic (I), who is running as a write-in candidate.
Endorsements announced in final weeks of three-way primary for Colorado House District 6 seat
Within the past week, incumbent state Rep. Steven Woodrow (D-06) received endorsements from Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-31) and Denver city councilman Chris Hinds (D) in the Democratic primary for the Denver-area House District 6. Woodrow faces a three-way primary against Dan Himelspach and Steven Paletz on June 30. Both challengers have received notable endorsements.
Woodrow, a consumer rights attorney, was appointed to the seat in Feb. 2020 to fill a vacancy left by state Rep. Chris Hansen (D). In addition to Caraveo and Hinds, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), the Colorado Working Families Party, and 23 incumbent legislators have endorsed his candidacy.
Himelspach founded a dispute resolution firm where he conducts mediations and arbitrations. Denver city councilwoman Amanda Sawyer (D) and former Colorado state Senate president, Brandon Shaffer (D), endorsed his campaign.
Paletz is an associate attorney at Fairfield and Woods, P.C. He received endorsements from U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance, and Edward Barad, president of Hillel of Colorado.
The three candidates remain relatively close to one another in fundraising. As of June 15, reports showed Paletz raised $138,55, $80,000 of which was self-funded. Woodrow raised $95,172. Himelspach raised $55,625 and self-funded an additional $30,000 for a total of $85,625.
The winner of the primary will likely face William McAleb (R), who is running unopposed on the Republican side. This will be the first contested general election in District 6 since 2012 when former Rep. Lois Court (D) defeated Robert Hardaway (R), 67-30%.
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 23, 2020
Each day, we:
Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next two daysWhat is reopening in the next two days? Which stay-at-home orders will expire? June 24
Since our last editionWhat is open in each state? For a continually updated article on reopening status in all 50 states, click here. For our last edition, click here.
Update on stay-at-home ordersForty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not. As of June 23, stay-at-home orders have ended in 39 states. Nineteen of those states have Republican governors and 20 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). The four states with active stay-at-home orders have Democratic governors. They are (with expiration date):
Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired.
Tracking industries: Nursing home visitationAll 50 states are reopening in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states may you visit someone in a nursing home? This does not include end-of-life or other emergency-related visits. Visits limited to family members only, or that are only allowed outdoors, are counted as “visitors allowed” in the chart and map below.
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This is an in-depth summary of one of the latest reopening plans. Is there a plan you’d like us to feature? Reply to this email and let us know. Click a state below to read a previous Featured Plan.
On March 24, Gov. Gary Herbert (R) released the first version of “Utah Leads Together.” The first phase of the plan called for aggressive social distancing to reduce the person-to-person transmission rate to 1 to 1 within 30 days. On March 27, Herbert issued a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive requesting that all Utahns practice social distancing and stay home whenever possible. The directive was not a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order. Herbert also issued several statewide directives and orders that placed restrictions on individuals and businesses. On April 17, Herbert released “Utah Leads Together 2.0,” which clarified the stages of reopening first laid out in version 1.0. The plan instituted a color-coded health guidance system to move the state through different reopening phases. Herbert released “Utah Leads Together 3.0” on May 20, focused on the state’s high-risk populations and multi-cultural communities. He released “Utah Leads Together 4.0” on June 17, which provides a plan for economic recovery over the next 100, 250, and 500 days. Context
Plan detailsWhen it was released on March 24, “Utah Leads Together 1.0” had three phases of recovery—an urgent phase, a stabilization phase, and a recovery phase. The urgent phase was estimated to last for 8-12 weeks. The stabilization phase was estimated to last between 10-14 weeks. The recovery phase was estimated to last 8-10 weeks. “Utah Leads Together 2.0,” released on April 17, introduced a color-coded reopening. Each phase’s color corresponds to a level of risk. Each phase also gradually eased restrictions. The guidance system started at red (high risk), and then moved to orange (moderate risk), yellow (low risk), and ended at green (new normal). As of June 23, only Salt Lake City remains in the orange phase of reopening. Nineteen counties have advanced to the yellow phase, and 10 counties have advanced to the green phase. Red phase On April 17, all of Utah was in the red phase (high risk), the most restrictive phase of the reopening plan. Gatherings were limited to 10 people or less, and out-of-state travelers were required to fill out a travel declaration upon entering the state. High-risk individuals, which the state defines as people over the age 65, people living in long-term care facilities, and people with certain underlying medical conditions, were subject to different guidelines developed by the Utah Department of Health through all phases of reopening. On April 17, most Utah state parks reopened. On April 21, Herbert issued a public health order allowing some elective medical procedures to resume. Orange phase On April 29, Herbert signed an order moving Utah from the red phase to the orange phase of reopening effective May 1, instituting the first broad change in the restrictions imposed in March. The move to orange eased a number of restrictions on businesses and individuals. The following businesses were allowed to reopen with restrictions:
Yellow phase On May 16, Herbert issued an order moving much of Utah to the yellow phase, further easing restrictions. Some cities and counties with high rates of coronavirus cases were required to remain in the orange phase, including Salt Lake City. Under the yellow phase, all businesses were allowed to reopen if they followed industry-specific guidelines, and gatherings of up to 50 people were permitted. Herbert wrote on Twitter that, under the yellow phase, “there are no economic activities that are categorically prohibited if common-sense precautions are in place.” Although the guidelines under the yellow phase varied by industry, they generally required social distancing when feasible, symptom-checking employees, and face coverings for employees. On May 21, Herbert signed an order moving Summit and Wasatch countries from orange to yellow. On May 22, Herbert moved the municipalities of Bluff and Mexican Hat from yellow to orange, reflecting a growing health risk in the surrounding area. On May 29, more counties were moved into the yellow phase. Green phase On June 12, Kane County became the first area in Utah to advance to the green phase. According to the overview of guidelines for the general public:
On June 17, Herbert released “Utah Leads Together 4.0,” which builds on the previous three plans and provides a blueprint for economic recovery over the next 100, 250, and 500 days. The plan calls for Utahns to do three things:
According to the plan, Utah remains in the stabilization phase of the three-phase recovery plan first outlined in “Utah Leads 1.0.” However, the plan says Utah is nearing the recovery phase, which is a return to stability and positive growth. In the 100-day horizon, the plan focuses on returning furloughed or inactive employees to work, connecting unemployed Utahs with jobs, and using CARES Act funding and other sources of stimulus to jumpstart economic recovery. In the 250-day horizon, the plan focuses on investment and productivity, including infrastructure and construction-ready projects. The 500-day horizon looks ahead at where the world economy is going and investigates steps necessary to ensure prosperity for Utah over the next 5,000 days. Additional activityIn this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 22, 2020
Each day, we:
Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. The next two daysWhat is reopening in the next two days? June 23:
Since our last editionWhat is open in each state? For a continually updated article on reopening status in all 50 states, click here. For our last edition, click here.
Update on stay-at-home ordersForty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not. As of June 22, stay-at-home orders have ended in 39 states. Nineteen of those states have Republican governors and 20 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). The four states with active stay-at-home orders have Democratic governors. They are (with expiration date):
Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired.
Tracking industries: State face covering requirementsAll 50 states began to reopen in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: in which states must you wear a face covering in public?
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This is an in-depth summary of one of the latest reopening plans. Is there a plan you’d like us to feature? Reply to this email and let us know. Click a state below to read a previous Featured Plan.
On May 18, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) released a four-phased reopening plan, “Beyond Recovery: Reopening Hawai’i.” The phases correspond to varying levels of disruption to daily life. The state entered Phase 1, corresponding with the “Safer at Home” disruption level, on May 7. Ige said on May 18, “Together, we took public health measures seriously and we flattened the curve in Hawaiʻi. Through our Safe Practices like handwashing, physical distancing, wearing face coverings, and staying home when sick, we achieved safe results. Because of this, we are now seeing a consistent downward trajectory of new cases, a 90% recovery rate, and our hospitals that were once bracing for the worst have significant surge capacity. We also have the lowest fatality rate in the United States.” Counties must seek approval from the governor before reopening businesses and resuming activities. Reopening timelines have varied by county. All counties have entered Phase 2, corresponding with the “Act with Care” disruption level. In this phase, most businesses can open with physical distancing and safety restrictions. Large venues, bars, and clubs may reopen in Phase 3. The governor said there would be a minimum of 14 days between each phase. The plan includes public health criteria that must be met before each transition. Context
Plan detailsPhase 1: Stabilization Criteria “The ‘Safer a Home’ impact level indicates that new COVID-19 cases may occur, but the overall trend is decreasing. During this impact level, Hawaii’s healthcare system is near maximum capacity for testing, hospital capacity, and/or contact tracing. This impact level means that businesses identified as low-risk begin to reopen and a mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state and interisland travelers remains in place.” See page 17 here for more specific criteria. Social/individual
Businesses The following could reopen as part of Phase 1. See the safer-at-home order for social distancing requirements, sector-specific requirements, and county-specific exceptions. The Hawaii Department of Health’s Phase 1 reopening requirements are here.
Phase 2: Reopening Criteria “The ‘Act with Care’ impact level anticipates some new COVID-19 cases, which are manageable, along with improved capacity utilization for testing, hospitals, contact tracing. This impact level means that businesses identified as medium to high-risk begin to reopen and there is consideration for lifting the mandatory 14-day quarantine for interisland travelers.” See page 17 here for more specific criteria. Social/individual
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Statewide reopenings/changes June 8
June 16
Phase 3: Long-term recovery Criteria “The ‘Recovery’ impact level occurs when new COVID-19 cases indicate sporadic activity and optimized capacity utilization for testing, hospitals, and contact tracing. This impact level means that businesses identified as highest-risk begin to reopen and there is consideration for lifting the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers” See page 17 here for more specific criteria. Social/individual
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Phase 4: Resilience Criteria “The ‘New Normal’ impact level means that Hawaiʻi has adjusted to living safely with COVID-19 through a potential combination of effective treatments and containment methods, natural ‘herd immunity,’ and/or vaccines.” See page 17 here for more specific criteria. Social/individual
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Reopening timelines by county Timelines for reopenings beyond Phase 1 by county are below. Hawaii County May 30 reopening
June 1 reopenings
Honolulu County May 23 reopening
May 28 reopening
May 29 reopening
June 5 reopening
June 19 reopenings
Kauai County May 22 reopenings
June 1 reopenings
June 16 reopenings
Maui County
County-level business guidance The following counties released business guidance. Additional activityIn this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 19, 2020
Each day, we:
Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next three daysWhat is reopening in the next three days? Which stay-at-home orders will expire? June 22
Since our last editionWhat is open in each state? For a continually updated article on reopening status in all 50 states, click here. For our last edition, click here.
Update on stay-at-home ordersForty-three states issued orders directing residents to stay home except for essential activities and the closure or curtailment of businesses each state deemed nonessential. Seven states did not. As of June 19, stay-at-home orders have ended in 39 states. Nineteen of those states have Republican governors and 20 have Democratic governors (including Wisconsin, where the state Supreme Court invalidated the stay-at-home order). The four states with active stay-at-home orders have Democratic governors. They are (with expiration date):
Here’s which stay-at-home orders have expired.
Tracking industries: Places of worshipAll 50 states began to reopen in some way. Here, we give the status of one industry or activity across the states. Today’s question: which states place a capacity limit on churches and religious services?
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This is an in-depth summary of one of the latest reopening plans. Is there a plan you’d like us to feature? Reply to this email and let us know. Click a state below to read a previous Featured Plan. On April 21, Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) announced he would ease restrictions on some businesses on Friday, April 24, beginning the first phase of a five-phase reopening plan. Dunleavy said, “Through the public’s outstanding efforts to social distance and adhere to the health mandates set in place, we have witnessed a slow in the spread of COVID-19, effectively protecting the health of our families and loved ones. Compliance with the health mandates came with an economic slowdown and it is time to take a multi-phased approach to reopening our economy. Alaska’s many local businesses and industries are vital to the economic health of the state, and I am pleased that our efforts to protect the health and well-being of Alaskans are showing statistics that allow us to reopen business.” The reopening overview listed four metrics that would determine progress between phases.
Context
Plan detailsPhase I Phase I began on April 24. The following businesses and activities were permitted to resume:
Phase II Phase II began on May 8. The following businesses were allowed to reopen or expand activity:
Phase III/IV Alaska moved up the timeline for adopting the Phase IV reopening guidelines, essentially skipping over the original Phase III restrictions. This phase, which the state refers to as “Phase III/IV,” went into effect on May 22. Under Phase III/IV, all businesses and most activities were permitted to reopen at 100% capacity or resume without restrictions. A few restrictions were kept in place, including:
As of June 6, travelers coming to Alaska are asked to be tested at least 72 hours before arriving in the state. Travelers can avoid a 14-day quarantine requirement if they present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Visitors without a test can also be tested at an airport. Once tested, they must quarantine until their test results come back. The Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan was originally supposed to unfold over five phases. As of this writing, the state has not released guidance on what a fifth phase of reopening might look like. Just before the state entered Phase III/IV, Dunleavy said “It will all be open, just like it was prior to the virus,” and “I think the people of Alaska get that they need to stay away from folks if they don’t want to get the virus. That they need to wash their hands and wipe things down. People get that.” Additional activityIn this section, we feature examples of activities by other federal, state, and local governments and influencers relevant to recovering from the pandemic.
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Indiana attorney general issues opinion stating public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues can be deducted from paychecks
On June 17, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill (R) issued an opinion stating that, “to the extent the state of Indiana or its political subdivisions collect union dues from its employees, they must provide adequate notice of their employees’ First Amendment rights against compelled speech.”
Attorney general opinions are advisory. They do not constitute an enactment of state policy: “The Advisory Division [of the office of the Indiana attorney general] does not make or recommend policy. Rather, it guides officials in their efforts to understand specific state statutes, policies and procedures.”
What did Hill say in his opinion?
Hill wrote, “A public employer has an affirmative duty to make public employees aware of their First Amendment rights related to automatic payroll deduction for union purposes. An employee has a fundamental right to elect to financially support a union, thereby affiliating and promoting a union’s speech and platform, or an employee may retain his or her First Amendment right to not associate with a labor union.”
Hill said that an employee can only give voluntary consent to dues deduction if “he or she is adequately advised that paying unions dues is not a condition of employment and that agreeing to pay dues is a waiver of one’s First Amendment right.”
Hill discussed the times and methods for changing dues deduction arrangements:
“To ensure the deduction of union dues or fees from an employee comports with the Janus framework and does not occur without clear and compelling evidence that the employee freely consents to the deduction, the State and its political subdivisions must require that employees provide the necessary consent directly to them. To ensure an employee’s consent is up-to-date, as required for it be a valid waiver of the employee’s First Amendment rights, an employee must be provided a regular opportunity to opt-in and opt-out.” Hill said that the state and its political subdivisions must permit employees to opt out of dues deduction systems at any time. Employers must also provide for annual opt-in periods.
Have other attorneys general issued similar opinions?
Attorneys general in Alaska and Texas have issued similar opinions in the wake of Janus. In Alaska, Indiana, and Texas, the attorneys general are Republicans. The states’ governments are Republican triplexes (i.e., they have Republican governors, secretaries of state, and attorneys general) and trifectas (i.e., they have Republican governors and Republican majorities in both chambers of their respective state legislatures).
What we’ve been reading
- Chicago Sun-Times, “Public service workers essential during COVID-19 crisis,” June 18, 2020
- Reuters, “SCOTUS could again take up Janus case to decide if unions must reimburse fees,” June 17, 2020
- Syracuse.com, “Cuomo to local police: Reinvent department by April 1 or NY will withhold money,” June 16, 2020
- The Los Angeles Times, “Police unions become target of labor activists who see them as blocking reform,” June 15, 2020
The big picture
Number of relevant bills by state
We are currently tracking 96 pieces of legislation dealing with public-sector employee union policy. On the map below, a darker shade of green indicates a greater number of relevant bills. Click here for a complete list of all the bills we’re tracking.
Number of relevant bills by current legislative status
Number of relevant bills by partisan status of sponsor(s)
Recent legislative actions
Below is a complete list of relevant legislative actions taken since our last issue.
- New Hampshire HB1290: This bill would require the state public employee labor relations board to permit employees to vote by mail in certification elections.
- Bipartisan sponsorship.
- Introduced in the Senate and laid on the table June 16.
- New Hampshire HB1322: This bill would prohibit university system funds from being used to oppose the formation of unions.
- Democratic sponsorship.
- Introduced in the Senate and laid on the table June 16.
- New Hampshire HB1399: This bill would allow a bargaining unit to request certification of its union/representative.
- Democratic sponsorship.
- Introduced in the Senate and laid on the table June 16.
- New Hampshire SB448: This bill would require the state public employee labor relations board to certify a union as a bargaining unit’s exclusive representative if that union receives a “majority written authorization.”
- Democratic sponsorship.
- Vacated from committee and laid on the table June 16.
