November 8, 2023 •
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Wins Re-election
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won re-election to a second term over challenger, Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who prevailed in a crowded primary in May. Beshear became governor in 2019, winning by a narrow margin in a historically conservative state. […]
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won re-election to a second term over challenger, Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who prevailed in a crowded primary in May.
Beshear became governor in 2019, winning by a narrow margin in a historically conservative state.
As of this morning, Beshear won with 53% of the vote and Cameron received 47%.
November 8, 2023 •
Stamford, Connecticut Voters Reject Charter Revision
A charter revision for Stamford, Connecticut failed to pass in yesterday’s election. The ballot measure would have altered the appointment process for non-elected boards and commissions, changed allowing board members with expired terms to continue to hold seats and participate […]
A charter revision for Stamford, Connecticut failed to pass in yesterday’s election.
The ballot measure would have altered the appointment process for non-elected boards and commissions, changed allowing board members with expired terms to continue to hold seats and participate in voting, and allowed any member of the Board of Representatives to nominate a candidate to a board or commission in certain circumstances.
Additionally, the measure would change how outside legal counsel is retained by the Board and added residency requirements for certain non-elected city officials.
Both opponents and proponents of the charter revisions saw it as shifting power away from the mayor to the Board of Representatives.
November 8, 2023 •
Boise, Idaho Mayoral Election Has Been Decided
Lauren McLean, the incumbent, has been elected Mayor for the city of Boise once again. McLean defeated Mike Masterson, the former police chief, after receiving more than 50% of the vote. Masterson, who had spent over 40 years in policing, […]
Lauren McLean, the incumbent, has been elected Mayor for the city of Boise once again.
McLean defeated Mike Masterson, the former police chief, after receiving more than 50% of the vote.
Masterson, who had spent over 40 years in policing, ultimately ended up conceded the race late last evening.
McLean also beat out candidates Joe Evans and Aaron Reis with neither garnering much of the vote.
November 8, 2023 •
Arulampalam Wins as Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut
On November 7, citizens of Hartford, Connecticut elected Democrat Arunan Arulampalam. Arulampalam, CEO of Hartford Land Bank, defeated Republican Mike McGarry and a variety of petitioning candidates. Before becoming CEO, Arulampalam worked as a commissioner with the Connecticut Department of […]
On November 7, citizens of Hartford, Connecticut elected Democrat Arunan Arulampalam.
Arulampalam, CEO of Hartford Land Bank, defeated Republican Mike McGarry and a variety of petitioning candidates.
Before becoming CEO, Arulampalam worked as a commissioner with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Arulampalam will replace Mayor Luke Bronin, who did not seek reelection.
November 8, 2023 •
New Jersey Democrats Retain Control Of The Legislature
Democrats were able to keep their legislative majority after Tuesday’s election. They won a key race by recovering a South Jersey seat that was lost two years ago and were able to combat Republican takeover in various competitive races across […]
Democrats were able to keep their legislative majority after Tuesday’s election.
They won a key race by recovering a South Jersey seat that was lost two years ago and were able to combat Republican takeover in various competitive races across the state.
Democrats won a majority of the 40 seat Senate and 80 seat Assembly races through campaigning on women’s issues and were able to capitalize on the backlash received from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
November 8, 2023 •
Sykes, Hall, and Molenaur Win Election to Akron Board of Education
Eight candidates were vying for three seats on the Akron Public Schools board. Former state representative and Akron City Council member Barbara Sykes was overwhelmingly elected with 25.72% of votes cast, over 10,000 more votes more than any other candidate. […]
Eight candidates were vying for three seats on the Akron Public Schools board.
Former state representative and Akron City Council member Barbara Sykes was overwhelmingly elected with 25.72% of votes cast, over 10,000 more votes more than any other candidate.
Summer Hall earned the second seat with 13.47%, and incumbent Rene Molenaur secured her first full term on the board with 11.83%, according to unofficial results as of this morning based on all precincts reporting.
Each seat is for a four-year term.
November 8, 2023 •
New Members Elected to Akron City Council
All 13 Akron City Council seats were up for election on Tuesday. Most incumbents will keep their seats, but some newcomers will join them. Incumbents Linda Omobien and Jeff Fusco were selected for Akron City Council at-large seats, along with […]
All 13 Akron City Council seats were up for election on Tuesday.
Most incumbents will keep their seats, but some newcomers will join them.
Incumbents Linda Omobien and Jeff Fusco were selected for Akron City Council at-large seats, along with newcomer Eric Garrett, according to unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections.
As of this morning, Omobien received 29.44%, Fusco received 28.49%, and Garrett received 27.21% of the votes with all precincts reporting.
Most Ward races were unopposed, except Ward 9, where Tina Boyes defeated Republican Micah Townsend, 68.27% to 31.73% with all precincts reporting.
November 8, 2023 •
Shammas Malik Elected Mayor of Akron
Shammas Malik defeated write-in candidate Nathaniel Green to become Akron’s next mayor by an overwhelming margin. Malik received 12,603 votes (96.73%) compared to 426 votes for write-in nonpartisan candidate Nathaniel Green, according to unofficial election results with all precincts reporting. […]
Shammas Malik defeated write-in candidate Nathaniel Green to become Akron’s next mayor by an overwhelming margin.
Malik received 12,603 votes (96.73%) compared to 426 votes for write-in nonpartisan candidate Nathaniel Green, according to unofficial election results with all precincts reporting.
Malik will take office as the city’s 63rd mayor on January 1, succeeding Mayor Dan Horrigan who’s been in office since 2015.
November 8, 2023 •
Ohio Passes Marijuana Legalization Initiative
On November 7, voters in Ohio approved Issue 2, a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Ohio, including: allowing adults who are at least 21 years old to use and possess marijuana, including up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana; allowing […]
On November 7, voters in Ohio approved Issue 2, a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Ohio, including: allowing adults who are at least 21 years old to use and possess marijuana, including up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana; allowing the sale and purchase of marijuana, which a new Division of Cannabis Control will regulate; and enacting a 10% tax on marijuana sales.
As of this morning, the amendment passed 56.97% to 43.03%.
November 8, 2023 •
Ohio Passes Reproductive Rights Amendment
On November 7, voters in Ohio approved a constitutional amendment to provide a state constitutional right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions, including but not limited to decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and continuing […]
On November 7, voters in Ohio approved a constitutional amendment to provide a state constitutional right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions, including but not limited to decisions about abortion, contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and continuing pregnancy.
The amendment also allows the state to restrict abortion after fetal viability, except when necessary to protect the pregnant patient’s life or health.
As of this morning, the amendment passed 56.62% to 43.38%.
November 8, 2023 •
Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance Washington: “The Financing of 6 Proposed WA Ballot Initiatives Is Being Investigated by the State PDC” by Shauna Sowersby (The Olympian) for Yahoo News Elections National: “Trump Belief That 2020 Election Was Stolen Is Not a Defense, DOJ Says” by Rachel […]
November 7, 2023 •
Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance Florida: “Miami Commissioner’s Campaign Pays City Staffer’s Company $100k. It’s Legal” by Joshua Ceballos for WLRN Elections Ohio: “LaRose Uses State Newsletter to Promote Senate Campaign” by Marty Schladen for Ohio Capital Journal Ethics California: “Judge Finds Eastman Culpable for Ethics Breaches in […]
Campaign Finance
Florida: “Miami Commissioner’s Campaign Pays City Staffer’s Company $100k. It’s Legal” by Joshua Ceballos for WLRN
Elections
Ohio: “LaRose Uses State Newsletter to Promote Senate Campaign” by Marty Schladen for Ohio Capital Journal
Ethics
California: “Judge Finds Eastman Culpable for Ethics Breaches in 2020 Bid to Keep Trump in Power” by Kyle Cheney (Politico) for MSN
National: “Trump Appointee Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Attacking Police on Jan. 6” by Rachel Weiner and Spencer Hsu (Washington Post) for MSN
Illinois: “Edward M. Burke, ‘Figurehead of the Old Regime,’ Faces Historic Corruption Trial” by Jon Seidel for Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois: “City Summons Reporter to Court After He Asked Too Many Questions” by Rebecca Carballo (New York Times) for DNyuz
National: “A Law That Helped End Slavery Is Now a Weapon to End Affirmative Action” by Julian Mark (Washington Post) for MSN
Lobbying
Oceania: “Lobbying and Communications Firm Senate’s ‘Wildly Inappropriate’ Contracts at Commerce Commission Revealed” by Guyon Espiner for Radio New Zealand
November 6, 2023 •
Hearing on Date of Michigan State Primary Will Be November 9
Citizen activist Robert Davis filed a lawsuit challenging the plan to hold the state’s presidential primary election on February 27, arguing even if the Legislature adjourns early, the law authorizing the early primary election must also go into effect 91 […]
Citizen activist Robert Davis filed a lawsuit challenging the plan to hold the state’s presidential primary election on February 27, arguing even if the Legislature adjourns early, the law authorizing the early primary election must also go into effect 91 days before the county election boards authorize the printing of absentee and overseas ballots in January.
Secretary of State Benson’s attorney acknowledged if the House and Senate do not adjourn next week the election may not take place until March 12.
Davis’s lawsuit also seeks to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot due to his role in the insurrection on January 6.
A hearing on both issues will be held on November 9 at 8:30 a.m. and streamed live on YouTube.
November 6, 2023 •
Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance New York: “FBI Raids Home of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Top Campaign Fundraiser as Part of Federal Corruption Probe” by Chris Sommerfeldt, Thomas Tracy, and Michael Gartland (New York Daily News) for MSN Elections Louisiana: “Decimated by Division, Louisiana Democrats Lost […]
Campaign Finance
New York: “FBI Raids Home of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Top Campaign Fundraiser as Part of Federal Corruption Probe” by Chris Sommerfeldt, Thomas Tracy, and Michael Gartland (New York Daily News) for MSN
Elections
Louisiana: “Decimated by Division, Louisiana Democrats Lost Before Balloting” by Emily Cochrane (New York Times) for Yahoo News
Ethics
Arizona: “Arizona Rep. Leezah Sun Decries ‘False Statements’ as Court Grants Restraining Order Against Her” by Ray Stern (Arizona Republic) for Yahoo News
National: “Trump and Media Want a Televised Trial in D.C. The U.S. Doesn’t.” by Spencer Hsu and Tom Jackman (Washington Post) for MSN
National: “Appeals Courts Temporarily Lifts Trump’s Gag Order as He Fights the Restrictions on His Speech” by Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker (Associated Press) for Yahoo News
Indiana: “Indiana AG’s Remarks About Abortion Doctor Amount to Misconduct, Court Finds” by Maria Luisa Paúl (Washington Post) for MSN
North Carolina: “In Earls Investigation, Federal Judge Wrangles with Key Question: How political can NC Supreme Court justices get?” by Will Doran for WRAL
Lobbying
National: “AI Policy Yields a Goldmine for Lobbyists” by Hailey Fuchs and Brendan Bordelon (Politico) for Yahoo News
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