Tag: 2024 elections coverage
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Six candidates are running in the Republican primary election for Governor of Indiana on May 7
Six candidates are running in the Republican primary election for governor of Indiana on May 7. Incumbent Eric Holcomb (R) is term-limited. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Suzanne Crouch, and Eric Doden have led the race in media mentions, polling, and fundraising. The Associated Press’ Isabella Volmert said campaign finance reports “reflect a multimillion-dollar race that…
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Thirteen Republican primary runoffs for the Texas House of Representatives are taking place on May 28, 2024
Thirteen Republican primary runoffs for the Texas House of Representatives are taking place on May 28, 2024. There were 59 contested Republican primaries on March 5, 2024, 46 of which had an incumbent on the ballot. Nine incumbent House Republicans lost in the primaries and 29 advanced to the general election without going to a…
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Fewer candidates and contested state legislative primaries in West Virginia this year compared to average
There are 49 contested state legislative primaries in West Virginia in 2024, the fewest since 2014. On average, there were 58 contested primaries each election year from 2014-2022. One contributing factor was the limited number of Democratic primaries (four) this cycle. From 2014-2022, there was an average of 22.2 contested Democratic primaries in each cycle.…
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Voters in Florida, Maryland, and New York to decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with potential measures in 11 other states
In Nov., voters in three states—Florida, Maryland, and New York—will decide on ballot measures related to abortion. Florida is the most recent state to join that list. While signatures were verified on Jan. 5, 2024, the state Supreme Court needed to review the initiative. On April 1, the court ruled that the initiative met the…
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Incumbent Brian Epley, Alex Corrigan, and Susan Garcia Franz elected to Neenah Joint School District Board of Education
Incumbent Brian Epley, Alex Corrigan, and Susan Garcia Franz defeated Chari Long, Jeb Pfeifle, and Roxanne Schwandt-Knutson in the nonpartisan general election for three at-large seats on the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education on April 2, 2024. Incumbent David Williams did not seek re-election and incumbent Kristian Sahr lost in the primary, leaving…
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Incumbent Andrew M. Becker and Kou Lee elected to Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education
Incumbent Andrew M. Becker and Kou Lee defeated Paul Boucher and Alex Mineau in the general election for two at-large seats on the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education on April 2, 2024. Incumbent Nancy Welch did not run for re-election, leaving one at-large seat open. As of April 3, 2024, Becker…
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Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District
Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District on May 21, 2024. Three lead in media attention, endorsements, and fundraising: Maxine Dexter (D), Susheela Jayapal (D), and Eddy Morales (D). This is the first open race in the district since 1996. Incumbent Earl Blumenauer is retiring from public office. As of March 26, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy…
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Incumbent David Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance advance to mayoral runoff in Anchorage, Alaska
Incumbent David Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance were the top two vote-getters in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, on April 2, 2024. The two advanced to a runoff on May 14, 2024, because neither received more than 45% of the vote. Ten candidates ran in the April 2, 2024, general election. Four…
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Six candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District
Six candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District on April 23, 2024: John Broadhurst, Rick Coplen, Shamaine Daniels, Blake Lynch, Mike O’Brien, and Janelle Stelson. The winner will face incumbent Scott Perry (R) in the November general election. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene said Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional…
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Incumbent George Gascón and Nathan Hochman are running in the general election for Los Angeles County District Attorney
Incumbent George Gascón and Nathan Hochman are running in the general election for Los Angeles County District Attorney on Nov. 5, 2024. Gascón and Hochman were the top two finishers in the nonpartisan primary, receiving 24.4% and 16.4% of the vote, respectively. The two advanced to a general election because neither won more than 50%…