Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: This edition of The Executive Summary features a breakdown of the current partisan count and takes a look at recent action involving an office that normally sees little news coverage – the state auditor. Partisan count Ballotpedia currently covers 13 major state executive official positions across the country, totaling [...]

By Maresa Strano RICHMOND, Virginia: 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 for the seat. Cuccinelli has already secured the 2013 GOP [...]

Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: This edition of The Executive Summary features a preview of the 2014 election season. Additionally we take a look at the unfolding controversy surrounding the Governor of Virginia, keep you up to date on 2013 elections, and toss a trivia question your way. 2014 elections While voters in New [...]

Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: In legislatures around the country this year, lawmakers have introduced a number of resolutions to either eliminate or alter state executive positions. Today’s edition of the Executive Summary features recent action in Illinois and Tennessee. We also take a look at the ongoing investigation against the Utah Attorney General [...]

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 [...]

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 dives into the story of the second lieutenant governor to resign amid a scandal this year, Florida’s Jennifer Carroll. We will also bring you up to date with the latest election news and other state executive tidbits from around the country, such as [...]

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 [...]

February 21, 2013 Edited by Geoff Pallay MADISON, Wisconsin: It’s official: Nebraskans have a new lieutenant governor and those not paying close attention may confuse him with the currentgovernor. On February 13, Gov. Dave Heineman (R) appointed former state senator Lavon Heidemann to fill the vacancy. Due to the similarity in their names, Heidemann joked that he’s often mistaken for the governor. That role, [...]

February 15, 2013 By: Josh Altic Annapolis, Maryland: Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has proposed two measures designed to boost job growth in the state. His primary goal is to help people acquire the training and skill necessary to fit into the high demand occupations that are reportedly widely available. Speaking about this goal in a Senate hearing, O’Malley said, “This [...]