Tag: State news 2023
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One new candidate declares in Texas
Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Texas between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week. The candidate is a Democrat and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below: Karthik Soora (D) is running for Texas State Senate District 15. Soora said,…
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina approve recreational marijuana use
On Sep. 7, 2023, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a federally recognized tribe in North Carolina, approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana use by a vote of 70% to 30%. The measure allows for the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older within the Qualla…
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Two new candidates declare in Indiana
Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Indiana between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. This was two more candidates than the prior week. One of those candidates is a Democrat and one is a Republican. Both candidates are running for the state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Matt McNally (D) is…
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One new candidate declares in Wisconsin
Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Wisconsin between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. This was one more candidate than the prior week. The candidate is a Democrat and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below: Incumbent Brad Pfaff (D) is running for Wisconsin State Senate District 32. Pfaff…
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One new candidate declares in Colorado
Ballotpedia tracked one new state-level candidate in Colorado between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. This was equal to the number of candidates tracked last week. The candidate is a Democrat and is running for state legislature in 2024. Details on the candidate are below: Kathleen Curry (D) is running for Colorado House of Representatives District…
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Two new candidates declare in Florida
Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Florida between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. This was two more candidates than the prior week. Both of the candidates are Democrats running for the state legislature in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Rodney Jacobs (D) is running for Florida State Senate District 35. Jacobs said,…
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Six new candidates declare in New Jersey
Ballotpedia tracked six new state-level candidates in New Jersey between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3. This was six more candidates than the prior week. Four of those candidates are Democrats and two are Republicans. The six candidates are running for the state legislature in 2023. The six candidates are replacing individuals from their respective parties…
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Florida Secretary of State says he will appeal state court decision overturning congressional district boundaries
On Sept. 4, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd filed notice that his office and the state legislature would appeal a Leon County Circuit Court decision overturning the state’s congressional district boundaries in North Florida to a state intermediate appellate court. Florida 2nd Circuit Court Judge J. Lee Marsh declared Florida’s current congressional map unconstitutional…
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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Senate
As of Sept. 3, Ballotpedia has tracked 11 election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 11, Ballotpedia tracked one from Aug. 28-Sept. 3. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is below: WI SB397: Fees for obtaining the official voter registration list (FE), Reps. David Armstrong (R), Amy Binsfeld (R),…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup
Colorado is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on June 25, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…