Category: State
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 117 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 117, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored two. The six bills are: SO5192: Requires the county seat in Herkimer county to have…
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Habush Sinykin (D) and Knodl (R) to run in special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) and Daniel Knodl (R) are running in the special general election for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on April 4, 2023. Republicans have held the seat since 1993, following Alberta Darling’s (R) election to the state Senate in 1992. Darling retired on Dec. 1, 2022. Her retirement reduced Senate Republicans’ 22-member…
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Control of Wisconsin Supreme Court at stake in most expensive judicial election in U.S. history
On April 4, Wisconsin voters will decide the ideological balance of their state supreme court, choosing between Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Justice Daniel Kelly. While Wisconsin’s supreme court elections are officially nonpartisan, PBS Wisconsin’s Zac Schultz wrote, “Protasiewicz and Kelly are heavily aligned with the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.” The…
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A crowded field for Kentucky governor
Voters in Kentucky will elect a governor this fall—but exactly who ends up on the November ballot will depend on the results of the state’s May 16 primaries. Three candidates are running in the Democratic primary: Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, Peppy Martin, and Geoff Young. Beshear was first elected in 2019, receiving 49.2% of the…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Legislature
As of March 5, members of the New York State Legislature, which includes the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, have passed two bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those two bills, legislators passed both during the week of Feb. 27-March 5. Democrats sponsored both…
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These 10 Ohio contributors gave over $3.8 million
In Ohio politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $195.0 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $3.8 million, or 2 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to Ohio state-level candidates and committees in the 2022…
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These 10 Virginia contributors gave over $7.8 million
In Virginia politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $78.2 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $7.8 million, or 10 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to Virginia state-level candidates and committees in the 2023…
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These 10 Florida contributors gave over $32.3 million
In Florida politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $1.2 billion in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $32.3 million, or 3 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to Florida state-level candidates and committees in the 2022…
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The top fundraisers among Florida statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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The top fundraisers among Ohio statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…