Contact: Maggie Woodlief Tel: 608-255-0608 E-mail: Maggie.Woodlief@lucyburns.org Red state or blue state: It’s not all about presidential elections New study illustrates political trends at the state level Madison – May 22, 2013: Madison, WI – Ballotpedia, a nonprofit and nonpartisan collaborative encyclopedia that connects people to politics, has released a groundbreaking study that highlights an [...]

By Maresa Strano RICHMOND, Virginia: Heading into the 2013 election, all three state executive offices up for election this year in Virginia are occupied by Republicans, and none are seeking re-election to their current posts. Term-limited Governor Bob McDonnell cannot run, and Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli is vying to replace to him. Cuccinelli [...]

By Josh Altic Most of today’s local ballot measures are being decided in Illinois, where there are over a hundred propositions waiting for the voters’ decision in towns, cities, counties and school districts across the state. Addison Township in Illinois is requesting that voters authorize switching the responsibility for the pension costs of the local [...]

MADISON, Wisconsin: There is only one state executive position up for election in 2013 in the state of Wisconsin – State Superintendent of Public Instruction.[1] Incumbent Tony Evers was first elected to the post in April 2009 and is seeking a second term in tomorrow’s general election.[2] Evers, a career educator, faces Don Pridemore, a [...]

Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: This edition of The Executive Summary features a breakdown of the current partisan count and a look at the recent fluctuating positions of Republican governors regarding Medicaid expansion. Partisan count Ballotpedia currently covers 13 major state executive official positions across the country, totaling 727 officials. As of today, March [...]

By Ballotpedia staff SACRAMENTO, California: California’s March 5 elections are less than a day away. A total of four counties – Alameda, Los Angeles, Napa and San Bernardino – will head to the polls tomorrow. Voters will cast their votes on local ballot measures, mayoral elections and three seats for the Los Angeles Unified School [...]

By Zac Humphrey CHICAGO, Illinois: Illinois Democrats and Republicans saw completely different outcomes when polls closed for the 2nd congressional district special election primary. With over 50% of the vote, Robin Kelly (D) advanced to the general election on April 9, 2013. Republicans Paul McKinley, Eric Wallace, and Lenny McAllister split the vote and no [...]

February 18, 2013 Edited by Joel Williams This week’s tracker features a look at recent action on voter identification laws. Weekly highlight Missouri: Republicans in the Missouri House of Representatives passed voter identification measures this week. The new laws include a photo identification requirement for voters, along with companion legislation to set up a framework for process and a constitutional [...]

February 11, 2013 Edited by Greg Janetka This week’s tracker features a partisan count update and look at recent action on gun laws. Weekly highlight New Mexico: Although New Mexico has long been a Democratic stronghold, particularly in the state legislature, it has comparatively loose gun control laws. Pat Davis, leader of a liberal group seeking tighter gun [...]

February 7, 2013 Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: Sturm und Drang is the dominant theme this edition, between Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy’s abrupt resignation and Republican-led legislatures in Wisconsin and Wyoming starting their 2013 sessions by seeking to restrain the powers of statewide elected officials. Let’s dive in. Nebraska Lt. Governor resigns Nebraska’s Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy resigned his post late last week on the heels [...]