Tag: State executive

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 8 (March 4, 2020)

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    This week: Tuberville and Sessions advance to AL-Sen. runoff, more top Super Tuesday results, and the NRSC runs ads against Collins in GA. Election results Here are some key primary results from Super Tuesday. U.S. Senate, Alabama: Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions advanced to a March 31 primary runoff. With 91% of precincts reporting, Tuberville…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 7 (February 26, 2020)

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    This week: Senate candidates in Alabama release opposition ads, Democratic groups spend against Garcia, Knight in CA-25, and the battleground primaries to watch on March 3. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “The fearmongering over Russian election ‘interference’ might…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 7 (February 26, 2020)

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    This week: GOP Senate super PAC funded ads for Democratic candidate in NC, Tzintzún Ramirez picks up endorsements in Senate race in TX, and the battleground primaries to watch on March 3. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “[The…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 6 (February 19, 2020)

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    This week: Trump endorses House challengers, DeMaio, Issa ramp up criticisms ahead of CA-50 primary, and MN state senator in swing district announces retirement. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “One of the most common misconceptions I hear about…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 6 (February 19, 2020)

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    This week: Working Families Party breaks with Engel, endorses Bowman in NY-16; LIBRE Initiative backs Cuellar, groups spend for Cisneros in TX-28; and former IDC member gets primary challenger. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Abortion rights are in…

  • Arizona governor issues nation’s first 3-for-1 regulatory policy

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    Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) signed an executive order on January 13, 2020, that requires state agencies to eliminate three existing regulations in order to issue a new regulation. “If the government ever deems a new regulation absolutely necessary, it must first identify three others to eliminate,” said Ducey in his 2020 State of the…

  • Pennsylvania statewide filing deadline passes on February 18

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    The filing deadline to run for elected office in Pennsylvania is on February 18, 2020. In Pennsylvania, prospective candidates may file for the following federal and state offices: • 18 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives • State auditor general, attorney general, and treasurer • 25 seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate and 203…

  • Signatures due in California governor recall effort

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    Supporters of the effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) had until February 13 to submit 1,495,709 signatures to force a recall election. The recall, which was submitted by Erin Cruz (R), was approved for circulation by Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) on September 6, 2019. As of January 29, 2020, there were…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 5 (February 12, 2020)

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    This week: Susan B. Anthony List endorses Loeffler after opposing her, Empower Texans donors make donations in three-way HD92 primary, and Jon Huntsman picks gubernatorial running mate. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “The only reasonable step at this…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 5 (February 12, 2020)

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    This week: U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Cuellar in TX-28, Chicago mayor endorses Newman in IL-03, and Working Families Party releases endorsements in NY legislative races. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Even as the Iowa Democratic Party was…