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July 16, 2025  •  

Texas Special Election Scheduled

Gov. Greg Abbott called a special election to be held on November 4 for state Senate District 9. The special election will determine who will serve the unexpired term of Sen. Kelly Hancock, who resigned to become acting state comptroller. […]

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July 16, 2025  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Connecticut: “Elections Commission Closes 21 ‘Campaign-in-a-Box’ Investigations” by Marc Fitch for Connecticut Inside Investigator Michigan: “After Benson Violation, GOP Eyes Change to Michigan Campaign Finance Law” by Jordyn Hermani for Bridge Michigan Elections Washington DC: “D.C. Ward 8 […]

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Beginning on July 14, a new federal procurement policy regarding foreign vendors took effect. The new policy requires all new non-defense procurements over $10,000 involving an open competition by or on behalf of any federal department or agency of Canada […]

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July 15, 2025  •  

Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Maine: “Maine Legislature Opts for Status Quo on Campaign Finance Regulations” by Emma Davis (Maine Morning Star) for Yahoo News Maine: “First Circuit Rules Maine Ban on Foreign Government Election Spending Likely Unconstitutional” by Emma Davis (Maine Morning […]

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July 14, 2025  •  

Minnesota Special Election Scheduled

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Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election for September 16, to fill the House District 34B seat vacancy caused by the death of Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed in June along with her husband in a targeted attack. […]

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Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election for August 26, to fill the Iowa Senate District 1 vacancy caused by the death of Republican Sen. Rocky De Witt. The election will determine whether Republicans regain their two-thirds majority in the […]

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July 14, 2025  •  

Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance New York: “Mayor Adams’ Lawsuit Over $3.4M Campaign Funds Withheld Tossed — but Here’s Why It Could Help His Re-Election Bid” by Craig McCarthy (New York Post) for Yahoo News Ethics National: “Texts, Emails Bolster Whistleblower Account of […]

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Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. called for a special session beginning August 1st. The session will consider three critical legislative proposals aimed at restoring fiscal discipline, promoting fairness, and strengthening public confidence in government. The bills will be focused on health […]

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National/Federal Trump Appointees Have Ties to Companies That Stand to Benefit from Privatizing Weather Forecasts MSN – Michael Biesecker and Brian Slodysko (Associated Press) | Published: 7/9/2025 Deadly flooding in Texas has drawn a spotlight to budget cuts and staff […]

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July 10, 2025  •  

Delaware Special Election Scheduled

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A special election for State Representative District 20 has been scheduled for August 5. The seat was previously held by Stell Parker Selby who resigned on June 24 after missing the 2025 session for health reasons. Selby had served as […]

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July 10, 2025  •  

Alabama to Hold Special Election

Gov. Ivey has called for a special election in House District 13 to replace former Rep. Matt Woods. Woods resigned his seat when he was elected to the Alabama Senate. The special primary election is set for September 30, with […]

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July 10, 2025  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Oregon: “Portland’s Campaign Finance Program Met Expectations in Unusual 2024 Election, Report Finds” by Alex Zielinski for Oregon Public Broadcasting Ethics National: “Trump Appointees Have Ties to Companies That Stand to Benefit from Privatizing Weather Forecasts” by Michael […]

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July 9, 2025  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Illinois: “Illinois Senate President Don Harmon Appeals Potential $9.8 Million Fine for Improperly Accepting Campaign Cash” by Dan Petrella (Chicago Tribune) for Yahoo News Elections California: “‘Ghost’ Candidates, Pay-to-Play Accusations: Grossmont school board critics say messages suggest ‘wildly […]

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On August 11, a by-election will be held in the electoral division of Arthabaska, in the Centre-du-Québec region, for a seat in the province’s National Assembly of Quebec. MNA Éric Lefebvre had resigned on March 18 to run with the […]

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