Tag: state supreme court
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Colorado voters to decide on constitutional amendment that would require approval from an independent commission and the state supreme court for mid-decade redistricting maps
Voters in Colorado will decide on a ballot measure related to mid-decade redistricting on Nov. 3, 2026. The initiated constitutional amendment — known as Initiative 256 — would require any mid-decade redistricting plan to be approved by both the state's independent redistricting commission and the Colorado Supreme Court. The Colorado secretary of state's office certified…
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State Supreme Court vacancy count for August 2026
In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearings-in of justices from July 31 to Sept. 1, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: During August 2026, three justices were sworn into office. Candidates nominated: During August 2026,…
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Arizona courts block two conflicting school choice-related ballot measures, leaving 2026 without a citizen initiative
Arizona voters will not decide on Proposition 212 or Proposition 145 this November after two Arizona Supreme Court rulings on Aug. 18, 2026, removed both measures from the ballot. Both measures related to Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, but in different ways: Proposition 212 would have restricted ESA eligibility and spending, while Proposition 145…
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State supreme court vacancy count for July 2026
In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from July 2 to July 30, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: In July 2026, one justice was sworn into office. Candidates nominated: No candidates were nominated…
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Signatures submitted in Colorado for initiative that would require approval from an independent commission and the state supreme court for mid-decade redistricting maps
In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 29 for a ballot initiative related to mid-decade redistricting. The measure — known as Initiative 256 — would require any mid-decade redistricting plan to be approved by both the state's independent redistricting commission and the Colorado Supreme Court. The initiative would also…
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Alaska Supreme Court rules that Dan Sullivan must appear on the state’s U.S. Senate ballot this year
On June 29, 2026, the Alaska Supreme Court issued an order that the Alaska Division of Elections must allow Dan Sullivan (R), a retired teacher, to run in the top-four primary for the U.S. Senate in Alaska. As a result, Sullivan will be on the same ballot as incumbent U.S. Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan (R-Alaska),…
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State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026
In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: During May 2026, one justice was sworn into a state supreme court. Candidates nominated:…
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How Gov. Cox is reshaping Utah's highest court
On Aug. 31, the Utah Supreme Court will see its fourth vacancy in nine months. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant announced on May 22 his upcoming retirement from the state's highest court. His announcement came two weeks after Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid a pending investigation by the Utah Judicial Conduct Commission. In January 2026, Gov.…
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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen
On May 8, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned, marking another structural change within the Court. Hagan’s resignation comes after Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a bill on Jan. 31 to increase the number of justices on the Court from five to seven — making Utah the first state since 2016 to expand its…
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Maine Supreme Court says bill expanding ranked-choice voting is unconstitutional
On April 6, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a bill expanding ranked-choice voting (RCV) to general elections for governor and the state Legislature would violate the state’s constitution. Maine currently uses RCV in elections for Congress and president, as well as presidential primaries and primaries for governor and the state legislature. In 2016,…