Ballotpedia Voice Episode 19 (2012) A review of May 15 primary election results in Idaho, Nebraska and Oregon. (May 17, 2012)

  Newsletter Signup Edited by Al Ortiz Two more ballot measure certifications are needed for Ballotpedia’s Tuesday Count to hit the century mark. However, until then the total number of ballot-certified measures stands at 98 measures in 31 states with four ballot additions this week. The states which had a hand in bumping up the total were Alaska, Arizona [...]

By Ballotpedia’s Congressional and State legislative teams The fast-moving primary season of May and June continues tomorrow with elections in Idaho, Nebraska and Oregon. In Idaho voters will decide on two U.S. House racesand all 105 state legislative seats. Contested Primaries in Idaho — May 15, 2012 U.S. House (2 seats) State Legislature (105 seats) Total Democratic Contested Primaries 2 (100%) 10 (9.52%) Total Republican Contested Primaries [...]

By Ballotpedia’s Congressional and State legislative teams The fast-moving primary season of May and June continues tomorrow with elections in Idaho, Nebraska and Oregon. In Oregon, voters will decided on five U.S. House races and 74 state legislative seats. Contested Primaries in Oregon — May 15, 2012 U.S. House (5 seats) State Legislature (74 seats) Total Democratic Contested Primaries 2 (40%) 6 (8.11%) Total Republican Contested Primaries 3 [...]

By Ballotpedia’s Congressional and State legislative teams The fast-moving primary season of May and June continues tomorrow with elections in Idaho, Nebraska and Oregon. In Nebraska, voters will decided on one U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House races and 26 state legislative seats. The Republican primary for U.S. Senate is anticipated to be very close, as presumed frontrunner Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning faces serious competition from state Senator Deb Fischer and state Treasurer Don Stenberg.[1] Contested [...]

By Greg Janetka and Maresa Strano SALEM, OR: There are four statewide offices on the ballot in the Beaver state this year - attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and labor commissioner. Three incumbents are seeking re-election, with the fourth, attorney general John Kroger, retiring to become president of Reed College. The only two primary contests awaiting settlement tomorrow are the Democratic nominations for attorney general and secretary of state. Besides [...]

By Ballotpedia’s Congressional, State Legislative, and State Executive teams Three states are holding primary elections today. Here at Ballotpedia, we’ve got you covered in all aspects of the ballot. Below you fill find four preview stories detailing what to expect in today’s elections. Additionally, you will find links to the pages about the local ballot measure electionsin Oregon. Idaho [...]

Edited by Greg Janetka This week’s tracker features a sessions update and look at recall efforts in Louisiana and Wisconsin. Sessions This week 17 out of 50 state legislatures are meeting in regular session. North Carolina is scheduled to convene this week, while Alabama is expected to adjourn. Twenty-seven states have adjourned for the year, [...]

Ballotpedia Voice Episode 18 (2012) A summary of May 8 Wisconsin recall election results. (May 10, 2012)

By Ballotpedia’s Congressional, State Legislative, State Executive and Ballot Measure teams The May 8 primary elections are now over, capping one of the busiest election days of the 2012 season. Here at Ballotpedia, we’ve got you covered in all aspects of the ballot. That includes filling you in on the overall occurrences of Tuesday’s events. Here you fill find stories giving recaps on [...]