Tag: Special Elections

  • Fourth special election to the 116th Congress to be held April 28

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    The fourth special election to the 116th U.S. Congress will take place on Tuesday, April 28, in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. Kim Klacik (R) and Kweisi Mfume (D) are running in the election. The special election will fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D) in Oct. 2019. Due to the…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 14 (April 15, 2020)

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    This week: Chamber of Commerce to support Caruso-Cabrera against Ocasio-Cortez, Plame releases ads highlighting CIA background in NM-03, and Tennessee Democratic Party removes incumbent representative from the ballot.  On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “There have been a number…

  • Georgia State Senate District 4 special election

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    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 4 seat in the Georgia State Senate on June 9, 2020. There is no primary, the general runoff is on August 11 if needed, and the filing deadline is on April 15.

  • Winners of three PA House special elections sworn into office

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    The winners of three special elections in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives held last month were sworn into office on April 6. The new representatives who assumed office are: • Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) • Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) • Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) Bonner represents District 8, which former Rep. Tim Nesbit vacated…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 13 (April 8, 2020)

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    This week: Trump campaign COO objects to Jeff Sessions mailer, O’Brien withdraws from New Hampshire U.S. Senate primary and endorses Messner, Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham names running mate On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Anyone who has used…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 13 (April 8, 2020)

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    This week: Kennedy outraises Markey in latest quarter, MT Democratic Party objects to GOP-funded Green Party ballot qualification, and Rep. Denny Heck to run for lieutenant governor of Washington On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “In the space of…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 12 (April 1, 2020)

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    This week: Nearly half of Jon Huntsman’s petitions rejected, Massie’s coronavirus bill procedural move becomes focus in primary, and we profile Senate Conservatives Fund. Click here to follow developments on the Democratic side. Have a tip or see something we missed? Email us at geoff@ballotpedia.org. And please share this newsletter with your colleagues! On the…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 12 (April 1, 2020)

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    This week: Tlaib, Jones rematch in MI-13, LaJeunesse withdraws from Senate primary in ME and endorses Gideon, and we profile Planned Parenthood Action Fund On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Though Biden has all but officially reached the position…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 11 (March 25, 2020)

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    This week: Club for Growth active in AL-01, AL-02 runoffs, Loeffler responds to insider trading allegations, and the election dates changed in response to the coronavirus. Election date changes The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Here are the changes affecting party primaries right now: Alabama:…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 11 (March 25, 2020)

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    This week: End Citizens United endorses Ossoff, Warnock for Senate seats in GA, Brady PAC endorses Hegar in Senate runoff in TX, and the election dates changed in response to the coronavirus. Election date changes The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Here are the changes…