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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Chicago Tax Referendum and Prosecutor Primary Are Too Close to Call

Vote counting in Chicago ongoing for close races.
Progressive-backed measures face potential failure. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Funding for migrants, Chicago school board elections on agenda as lawmakers return to Springfield

Funding for the migrant crisis and crafting voting logistics for Chicago's first elected school board are pressing issues for Illinois lawmakers.
The March 19 primary and upcoming election year add additional challenges to addressing these issues. [ more ]
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Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

Explore: how much did your ballot cost?

High spending in San Francisco primary elections
Democrats for Change gain majority in DCCC [ more ]
California
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Meet California candidates in special election to finish Kevin McCarthy's congressional term

Assemblyman Vince Fong is a leading candidate in the primary for California's 20th Congressional District.
If no candidate wins a majority of votes in the March 19 primary, the top two vote-getters will advance to a May 21 runoff. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Vince Fong moves on in California primary to replace Kevin McCarthy. Who else is close?

Vince Fong leading in California's 20th Congressional District primary
Legal challenge to Fong's candidacy by California Secretary of State [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Who's winning on Election Night in California's Assembly and Senate races? See the results

Unofficial results for the primary election in California are continuously updated until the vote is completed by each county.
The deadline for counting vote-by-mail ballots is March 12, and results are to be certified by counties and sent to the state by April 4. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

California voters pick finalists for coveted California Senate seat

Californians voted for Senate primary candidates
Historically significant open Senate seat
Candidates emphasize progressive platforms [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

This Latino-majority California district has never sent a Latino to the US House. Why turnout is key

The California 22nd Congressional District is hosting a highly contested primary with two Democrats and two Republicans.
Turnout will be crucial in determining whether a Democrat can secure victory in the left-leaning district. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Adam Schiff leads the California Senate money race. Will that matter in Tuesday's primary?

Adam Schiff is leading in campaign cash for the California U.S. Senate seat.
There is a significant number of undecided voters that could sway the tight race. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
US politics

Election results: Counting votes in California's congressional races - which seats are called?

Semifinal official canvass released for March 5, 2024 primary election in California.
Vote-by-mail ballots accepted until March 12, with final results expected by April 12. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

How to Vote in South Carolina

South Carolina allows registered voters to participate in primaries regardless of party affiliation.
Voters cannot participate in both Republican and Democratic primaries in the same election cycle. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

How Does the New Hampshire Primary Work?

New Hampshire is holding its primary election on Tuesday, Jan. 23, as mandated by a state law passed in 1975.
The state's tradition of voting first predates the law, starting in 1920.
Despite being bumped from its top spot on the Democratic Party's primary calendar, New Hampshire is still holding a Democratic primary and supporters are mounting a write-in campaign for President Biden. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Iowa Nice vs. New Hampshire Ornery: A Tale of Spurned Democrats

Iowa Democrats have accepted their fate as primary also-rans after the 2020 fiasco.
New Hampshire Democrats are holding onto their first-in-the-nation primary status. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Early voting in Florida's Republican presidential primary gets underway

Early in-person voting for Florida's Republican presidential primary is ongoing until March 17.
Only registered Republican voters can participate; Democrats canceled their primary due to submitting only Joe Biden's name. [ more ]
Mission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF Election 2024: Here's the biggest outcome - no matter what wins

Low voter turnout expected for San Francisco primary election
Significant amount of money flowing into San Francisco mid-year local election [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
US Elections

In South Carolina Nikki Haley's Bill Comes Due

Donald Trump remains popular among the GOP base for his perceived authenticity and support for their values.
Despite his popularity, Trump's supporters are driven by fervor and belief in his divine appointment, making him a dominant yet polarizing figure. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

GOP chooses former NYPD detective to run for Gillibrand's NY Senate seat at contentious party convention

Former NYPD Detective Mike Sapraicone chosen by Republicans to run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Sapraicone won the party's convention with 84% of the vote, leading to a primary ballot appearance. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Jewish GOP, independent voters urged to register as Democrats to sway primary for 'Squad' member Bowman's seat

A group called Westchester Unites is urging independent voters and Jewish Republicans to switch registration to the Democratic Party in a New York congressional district primary.
The group is targeting Jewish voters in the district and is advocating for a representative who will stand up for the Jewish community, potentially aiding candidate George Latimer. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Mayor Wins Second Primary, After a Fall Race Marred by Ballot Abuse

Joe Ganim, the longtime mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., won the city's Democratic mayoral primary.
The primary was held after a ballot-fraud scandal invalidated the initial results.
A new general election has now been scheduled for Feb. 27. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago
East Bay food

Meet the candidates running to represent Berkeley and Oakland in the state Senate

The race to represent District 7 in the state Senate is highly contested and closely watched.
The top two finishers in the March 5 primary will advance to the November general election. [ more ]
oaklandside.org
4 months ago
East Bay food

9 candidates will vie for Alameda County's District 5 supervisor seat

Longtime Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson will not seek reelection, opening up a highly contested race for his seat.
Nine candidates, including Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas, Emeryville Councilmember John Bauters, and Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett, have filed papers to run for the supervisor position. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Aides to Visit Arab American Leaders in Michigan as Pressure Rises Over Gaza

White House officials are meeting with Arab American leaders in Michigan to discuss the war in Gaza and concerns about Islamophobia.
Michigan Democrats are launching a campaign to oppose Biden in the state's primary election to register their frustration with his approach to Israel. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

No, Joe Biden Is Not Asking Democrats To Skip The Primary

The Minnesota Attorney General is investigating a robocall of a fake Joe Biden voice telling Democrats not to vote in the state's primary election.
The calls are seen as an attempt to disrupt the primary election and suppress voter turnout. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

He's Not on the N.H. Ballot, but Biden's Allies Hope He'll Still Win

New Hampshire Democrats are leading a write-in effort for President Biden in the state's primary election.
The write-in campaign has energized New Hampshire Democrats and allowed them to run a campaign as they like. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

2024 primary election in California: These are the key dates and deadlines for voters

The primary election in California will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Ballots can be sent in as soon as they're received via USPS.
The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 20, but same-day registration will be available from Feb. 21 until Election Day. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Your guide to California's Congressional District 22 race: San Joaquin Valley

David Valadao is the incumbent Republican defending his seat in a heavily agricultural district.
Rudy Salas, Melissa Hurtado, and Chris Mathys are challenging Valadao in the primary election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Still Annoyed at Biden, New Hampshire Democrats Gear Up to Help Him

New Hampshire Democrats are now supporting President Biden in their primary despite feeling snubbed by him and the DNC.
Two groups of Democrats in the state are organizing write-in campaigns to promote Biden as a candidate in the primary. [ more ]
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