Category: State
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Nine candidates running in Republican primary for governor of Nebraska
Nine candidates are running in the Republican Party primary for governor of Nebraska on May 10. Incumbent Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) is term-limited. Candidates Charles Herbster, Brett Lindstrom, and Jim Pillen lead in endorsements, funding, or media attention. Herbster, who served as the chairman of former President Donald Trump's (R) Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee,…
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These 10 Michigan donors gave over $5.7 million
In Michigan politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $89.2 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and November 22, 2021. The 10 largest donors gave more than $5.7 million, or 6 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Michigan state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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These 10 Indiana donors gave over $1.3 million
In Indiana politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $29.6 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The 10 largest donors gave more than $1.3 million, or 4 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Indiana state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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Louisiana enacts state legislative maps
Louisiana enacted new legislative district boundaries on March 14 when the bill detailing those boundaries took effect without Gov. Jon Bel Edwards' (D) signature or veto. Louisiana holds regular state executive and legislative elections in odd-numbered years, so these maps take effect for the state's 2023 elections. On Feb. 18, the legislative redistricting plan passed…
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Texas Supreme Court ruling effectively ends lawsuits over abortion law
On March 11, 2022, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that state agencies could not enforce Senate Bill 8, bringing an end to the legal challenges that the Supreme Court of the United States had heard in Whole Women's Health v. Jackson. Senate Bill 8 is a Texas law that banned abortion procedures after six weeks of…
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These 10 Florida donors gave over $9.8 million
In Florida politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $434.1 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The 10 largest donors gave more than $9.8 million, or 2 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Florida state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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These 10 Arizona donors gave over $11.6 million
In Arizona politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $72.8 million in total donations between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. The 10 largest donors gave more than $11.6 million, or 16 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual donors to Arizona state-level candidates and political action committees (PACs)…
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Democrats outraise Republicans by 59% in Virginia House races
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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Democrats outraise Republicans by 72% in Virginia Senate races
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.…