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  • Ballot Bulletin: Candidate filing changes under COVID-19

    States modify candidate filing procedures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak  In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, at least 12 states have modified their candidate filing procedures for certain elections. Today, we examine this topic in depth, reviewing both the permanent statutory framework for candidate ballot access and the temporary modifications made in response to…

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    Jerrick Adams

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 5th, 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 May 5, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • A breakdown of state legislative special elections from 2010 to 2019

    A total of 723 state legislative special elections took place from 2010 to 2019 in 31 states. The following states held the most special elections during that time period: Georgia: 63 Pennsylvania: 43 New York: 42 Louisiana: 40 Massachusetts: 40 Connecticut: 37 Mississippi: 36 Virginia: 34 Texas: 32 California: 31 South Carolina: 31 The largest…

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    Tyler King

  • President Trump announces two judicial nominees

    On April 29, President Donald Trump (R) announced two nominees to Article III federal judicial positions. Article III federal judges are appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and serve for life. The nominees include: Aileen Mercedes Cannon, nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida James Wesley Hendrix, nominee…

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    Mandy Gillip

  • Donald Trump holds coronavirus town hall

    May 4, 2020: Donald Trump held a town hall to discuss the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Joe Biden called for additional oversight over coronavirus relief funds.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Notable…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Coronavirus Daily Updates: May 1st, 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 May 1, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • Coronavirus Daily Updates: April 30th, 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 30, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: April 29th, 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 29, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 16 (April 29, 2020)

    This week: Texas AFT endorses Royce West in Senate runoff, Democracy for America endorses Jamaal Bowman in NY-16, and Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones (D) reverses his decision to resign and will seek re-election. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing…

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    Cory Eucalitto

  • Coronavirus Daily Updates: April 28th, 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 28, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…

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    Cory Eucalitto