Tag: Coronavirus
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Incumbent Beatty defeats Harper in OH-03
Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Morgan Harper in the Democratic primary for Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District Tuesday. This was Beatty’s first contested primary since 2012, when she was first elected to the House. As of Wednesday morning, Beatty had received 68% of the vote to Harper’s 32%. Beatty emphasized her experience in Congress, saying her record…
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U.S. Senate to reconvene May 4, House cancels plans to return to session
House Majority leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) canceled previously announced plans for the House to return to session on May 4. Hoyer said that he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) changed the chamber’s plans after consultation with the House physician. The U.S. Senate will reconvene as scheduled on May 4. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell…
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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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Massachusetts extends business closure and stay-at-home advisory
At a press conference on April 28, 2020, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced he was extending his order closing nonessential businesses and advising people to stay home through May 18. The order, which closed nonessential businesses and limited gatherings to no more than 10 people, was set to expire on May 4. Baker announced…
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In Maryland’s special 7th Congressional District election, ballots cast in person to be quarantined for 24 hours
On April 28, 2020, Maryland is conducting a special election for its 7th Congressional District. At the order of Governor Larry Hogan (R), the election is proceeding largely by mail. Three in-person voting sites are open. According to a report by NBC Washington, ballots cast in person will be quarantined for a period of about…
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Coronavirus Daily Update: April 27th, 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 27, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…
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New York cancels Democratic presidential preference primary
On April 27, 2020, the New York State Board of Elections canceled the Democratic presidential preference primary, which had been scheduled to take place on June 23, 2020. The Republican presidential preference primary had already been canceled. The statewide primary election is scheduled to proceed as planned on June 23, 2020. Earlier in April, the…
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Hawaii extends stay-at-home order
On April 25, 2020, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) announced he was extending the statewide stay-at-home order through May 31. The order was originally scheduled to expire on April 30. The order states that Hawaii residents can only leave home for essential purposes, such as buying food or receiving medical care. Outdoor activity is permitted…
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Mississippi executive order extends eviction suspension
On April 24, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) issued executive order 1477, extending his “safer-at home” order through May 11. As part of the order, the governor extended the suspension of evictions in the state through May 11. Prior to the order, the suspension on evictions was set to expire on April 24. Ballotpedia is tracking…