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40 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week

Ballotpedia identified 40 declared candidates for federal and statewide offices over the previous week. All of these candidates declared prior to their state’s official filing deadline.

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Ohio Senate passes measure to require 60% vote requirement to approve constitutional amendments

The Ohio State Senate passed an amendment that would raise the threshold for voters to approve ballot measures that would amend the Ohio Constitution.

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U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 245,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 5,000 for the week ending April 15 to a seasonally adjusted 245,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up from 239,000 to 240,000. The four-week moving average as of April 15 fell to 239,750 from a revised 240,250 as of the week…

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Control of Pennsylvania’s state House up for grabs—again

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Yemi Mobolade and Wayne W. Williams running in general runoff for mayor of Colorado Springs

The general runoff for Colorado Springs, Colorado, is on May 16, 2023. The general election was held on April 4, and the filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 23.

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Ryan Chamberlin (R) and Robert Fox (R) (write-in) to compete in special general for Florida House District 24

The special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 is on May 16, 2023. Ryan Chamberlin (R) and Robert Fox (R) (write-in) are competing in the special election. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 10. A Republican primary took place on March 7.

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Kentucky to hold statewide primary on May 16

The statewide primary election for Kentucky is on May 16, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 6. Candidates are running in elections for the following offices:

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Democratic Party committees lead Republican Party committees in fundraising for the 2024 election cycle

The three committees associated with the Democratic Party have raised a cumulative $81 million for the 2024 election cycle, while those associated with the Republican Party have raised $66 million. Those figures are through March 31, 2023, the most recent required reporting deadline.

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Maryland and New York voters will be deciding on two abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Measures have been proposed in several other states.

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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS closes its April 2023 sitting

Welcome to the April 24 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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Ballot measure – partisan or non-partisan school board elections

Welcome to the Monday, April 24, Brew.

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Last week, 33 candidates filed to run for congressional and state offices—including for elections in 2023, 2024, 2024, and 2026. Two weeks ago, we tracked 27 candidates who declared for congressional and state offices.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 21, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news.

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Federal Register weekly update: More than 200 significant documents issued so far in 2023

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

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Eleven seats up for election in San Antonio, Texas

The general election for San Antonio, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Four seats up for election in Plano, Texas

The general election for Plano, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Three seats up for election in Irving, Texas

The general election for Irving, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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New Hampshire governor signs executive order prohibiting ESG in state investments

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed an executive order April 11 directing state executive agencies to invest their funds based on expected financial returns (not based on ESG investing criteria), making the state the latest to push back against ESG in public investments. According to NH Journal:

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Five seats up for election in Garland, Texas

The general election for Garland, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Eleven seats up for election in Fort Worth, Texas

The general election for Fort Worth, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Fifteen seats up for election in Dallas, Texas

The general election for Dallas, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Five seats up for election in Arlington, Texas

The general election for Arlington, Texas, is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Three school board seats up for election in Pflugerville Independent School District

The nonpartisan general election for Pflugerville Independent School District school board in Texas is on May 6, 2023. The filing deadline to run passed on Feb. 17.

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Florida state legislature approves constitutional amendment to make school board elections partisan

The Florida State Senate gave final approval to House Joint Resolution 31, a constitutional amendment to make school board elections partisan.

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An update on Article III judgeship nominations

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