Tag: State executive

  • 22 of 149 congressional primaries on Super Tuesday advance to primary runoff

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    Five states held statewide primaries on March 3, 2020: Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, and Texas. In those states, 22 congressional races advanced to primary runoffs. Nine are Democratic primary runoffs, and 13 are Republican primary runoffs. Alabama saw the highest percentage of primaries advance to primary runoffs. Of the six primaries on the ballot,…

  • Signatures verified for Maine ballot initiative designed to void international hydroelectric transmission project

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    A citizen initiative to void a certificate needed for an international hydroelectric transmission project will go on the ballot unless the state legislature approves it. The campaign No CMP Corridor filed 75,253 signatures on February 3. Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap (D) reported that 69,714 signatures were valid. At least 63,067 signatures needed to…

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

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    This week: Runoff set in TX-Sen. race, more Super Tuesday results, and polls show close race between Kennedy and Markey in MA-Sen. Election results Here are some key primary results from Super Tuesday. U.S. Senate, North Carolina: Cal Cunningham won with 57.0% of the vote. Erica Smith received 34.8% of the vote. None of the…

  • 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…