Tag: State executive

  • Ohio Democratic Party sues Ohio Secretary of State over primary election postponement

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    On March 17, 2020, the Democratic Party of Ohio and Kiara Sanders, a registered voter in Franklin County, filed suit against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) in the state supreme court, alleging that LaRose was "patently and unambiguously without jurisdiction and legal authority to suspend, move, or set the date of Ohio's 2020…

  • Coronavirus daily update: March 18, 2020

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    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 for March 18, 2020. Federal responses • The Senate passed the coronavirus relief bill sent by the House earlier this week. •…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 10 (March 18, 2020)

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    This week: Ohio, Kentucky, and Maryland postpone primaries, NRA, Club for Growth split endorsements in Senate runoff in Alabama, and former Rep. Brat endorses Freitas in VA-07 convention contest. Election updates Ohio among three states to postpone primaries—decision made less than 24 hours before polls open  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Monday night that…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 10 (March 18, 2020)

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    This week: Ohio, Kentucky, and Maryland postpone primaries, Newman defeats incumbent Lipinski in IL-03, and Tzintzún Ramirez endorses West in Texas Senate runoff Election update Ohio among three states to postpone primaries—decision made less than 24 hours before polls open  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Monday night that polls would be closed on Tuesday…

  • Seven candidates file to run for governor of Montana

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    The statewide filing deadline to run for elected office in Montana passed on March 9, 2020. Seven candidates filed to run for governor of the state. Steve Bullock (D), Montana’s current governor, was prohibited from running for re-election due to state term limits that restrict a governor to two four-year terms within a 16-year period.…

  • Recall petition targeting California Attorney General Xavier Becerra approved for circulation

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    A petition seeking the recall of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) was approved for circulation by the California Secretary of State on March 11, 2020. Supporters of the recall have until August 18 to collect 1,470,760 signatures to force a recall election. The recall petition alleges that Becerra mismanaged the state’s legal system, wasted…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 9 (March 11, 2020)

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    This week: Susan B. Anthony List partner announces pro-Lipinski spending in IL-03, McDowell endorses Valenzuela in TX-24 runoff, and PA Rep. draws primary challenge for first time in two decades On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “According to Broockman…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 9 (March 11, 2020)

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    This week: Trump endorses Tuberville in Senate primary runoff in Alabama, Redistricting becomes issue in LA-05 race, and ballot set for Georgia's special Senate election On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. "There is still a chance that state and…

  • South Dakota governor selects new chief of staff

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    On March 3, 2020, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) appointed Tony Venhuizen to serve as her chief of staff. Venhuizen is Gov. Noem’s third chief of staff in the past year. He succeeds former chief of staff Joshua Shields, who stepped down on January 1, 2020, and Herb Jones, who resigned on October 1,…

  • Candidate filing period for state offices ends in six states

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    The major-party filing deadline to run for elected office in Montana passed on March 9. That deadline was followed up on March 10 by filing deadlines in New Mexico and Oregon. Candidates running in Idaho, Iowa, and Nevada have until March 13 to file. Prospective candidates could file for the following offices: U.S. Senate seats…