March 8, 2023 •
Virginia Special Election Has Been Scheduled
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Rep. Jennifer McClellan
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7. Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed […]
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7.
Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed of Charles City County, portions of Hanover and Henrico counties, and parts of Richmond.
The special election has been set for March 28.
February 10, 2023 •
Florida Special Session Comes To A Close
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Florida Capitol Building
The Florida Legislature has ended its special session today, February 10. Legislators passed bills supporting state control over Disney’s special district, migrant flights, and police election units. The bills will now be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis where it is […]
The Florida Legislature has ended its special session today, February 10.
Legislators passed bills supporting state control over Disney’s special district, migrant flights, and police election units.
The bills will now be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis where it is expected he will sign the bills into law.
Lawmakers will now prepare for the start of their upcoming regular session on March 7.
February 10, 2023 •
Florida Legislature To Hold Special Session
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Florida Capitol Building
The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature will hold a special session this week to deal directly with Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. Gov. Ron DeSantis previously pushed lawmakers to end the existence of Reedy Creek and in April of 2022, signed […]
The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature will hold a special session this week to deal directly with Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.
Gov. Ron DeSantis previously pushed lawmakers to end the existence of Reedy Creek and in April of 2022, signed into law the legislation abolishing the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
Now, the state must decide whether to assume control of the district and how to deal with the district’s debts.
The special session began February 6.
January 25, 2023 •
Georgia Governor Sets Special Election
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Georgia State Capitol Building
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House. Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County. Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A […]
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House.
Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County.
Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A runoff will be scheduled if necessary.
January 20, 2023 •
Tennessee Gift Limit’s Increased
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Tennessee Capitol Building - Ichabod
The Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance has increased the lobbyist expenditure gift limit from $65 per event to $73. The annual limit from lobbyist employers has also increased from $130 during a calendar year to $147. The bureau […]
The Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance has increased the lobbyist expenditure gift limit from $65 per event to $73.
The annual limit from lobbyist employers has also increased from $130 during a calendar year to $147.
The bureau is required by law to increase the limit every two years.
The law became effective January 16, 2023.
January 17, 2023 •
Tennessee Contribution Limits Increase
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Tennessee Capitol Building - Ichabod
The Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance (BECF) published revised contribution limits for 2023 and 2024. The per person limit to candidates for statewide office increased from $4,300 to $4,900 per election. The per person limit for the Senate, […]
The Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance (BECF) published revised contribution limits for 2023 and 2024.
The per person limit to candidates for statewide office increased from $4,300 to $4,900 per election.
The per person limit for the Senate, House, and all other state and local offices increased from $1,600 to $1,800.
PAC limits to candidates for statewide office and for the House increased from $12,700 to $14,400 per election.
PAC limits to candidates for Senate increased from $25,400 to $28,800.
All other state and local office candidates receiving contributions from a PAC increased from $8,300 to $9,400 per election.
BECF adjusts contribution limits in January of each odd-numbered year based on the consumer price index.
January 9, 2023 •
Miami City Commissioners Vote To Set Special Election
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Miami City Hall
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell. Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find […]
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell.
Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find a consensus candidate.
District 2 comprises portions of Coconut Grove, Brickell, Edgewater, Morningside and downtown.
January 6, 2023 •
New Contribution Limits in North Carolina
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North Carolina State Legislative Building
The contribution limit for candidates and political committees in North Carolina has increased as mandated by state law. The previous limit was capped at $5,600. The new limit is now $6,400 and took effect on January 1 of the new […]
The contribution limit for candidates and political committees in North Carolina has increased as mandated by state law.
The previous limit was capped at $5,600.
The new limit is now $6,400 and took effect on January 1 of the new year.
January 3, 2023 •
Florida Governor Issues Dates For Special Election
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Florida Capitol Building
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. Harding previously represented House District 24. The […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Harding previously represented House District 24.
The special primary is scheduled for March 7 with the special election following on May 16.
The Office of Secretary of State is expected to announce reporting dates for any PACs making contributions or expenditures to influence the elections.
December 19, 2022 •
Virginia Governor Sets Special Election
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Del. Ronnie Campbell
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023. Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer. Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia […]
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023.
Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer.
Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia House of Delegates.
His wife, Ellen Campbell has announced that she will run for her late husband’s seat.
December 14, 2022 •
Virginia Governor Younkin Schedules Congressional Special Election
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U.S. Rep Donald McEachin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin will take place February 21, 2023. Rep. McEachin died after he won his bid for reelection. McEachin represented Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes […]
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin will take place February 21, 2023.
Rep. McEachin died after he won his bid for reelection.
McEachin represented Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes the state capital of Richmond.
December 12, 2022 •
Alabama Ethics Commission Increases De Minimis Amount
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Alabama State Capitol Building
The Alabama Ethics Commission voted to increase the amount of de minimis items a lobbyist or lobbyist employer may give to public officials. The new amounts are $32 or less per occasion with an aggregate of $64 or less per […]
The Alabama Ethics Commission voted to increase the amount of de minimis items a lobbyist or lobbyist employer may give to public officials.
The new amounts are $32 or less per occasion with an aggregate of $64 or less per calendar year.
Previously the amount was $25 or less per occasion with an aggregate of $50 or less in a calendar year.
The change will only affect the definition of de minimis and has no effect on the exception for meals within the Alabama Code.
November 29, 2022 •
Tennessee Governor Sets Special Election
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Gov. Bill Lee has set upcoming election dates to fill Tennessee House District 86. The seat was vacated upon the death of Democratic State Rep. Barbara Cooper in late October at the age of 93. Tennessee allowed her name to […]
Gov. Bill Lee has set upcoming election dates to fill Tennessee House District 86.
The seat was vacated upon the death of Democratic State Rep. Barbara Cooper in late October at the age of 93.
Tennessee allowed her name to remain on the November ballot where she won.
A primary election will be held on January 24, 2023 with the general election being held on March 14, 2023.
November 9, 2022 •
Democrat Wes Moore Elected Governor
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Wes Moore, by: New America, CC BY 2.0
Wes Moore was elected Maryland governor on Tuesday and will become the first black governor of the state of Maryland. Moore beat out Republican Dan Cox in a 60% to 37% landslide. Democrats swept all the statewide races.
Wes Moore was elected Maryland governor on Tuesday and will become the first black governor of the state of Maryland.
Moore beat out Republican Dan Cox in a 60% to 37% landslide. Democrats swept all the statewide races.
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