September 13, 2021 •
Wyoming Running Closer to Runoff Elections
Wyoming lawmakers have advanced a proposal to switch the state’s elections to a runoff system, after rejecting a similar proposal three months ago. Runoff election systems are favored in states in which a political party holds a strong majority. Wyoming, […]
Wyoming lawmakers have advanced a proposal to switch the state’s elections to a runoff system, after rejecting a similar proposal three months ago.
Runoff election systems are favored in states in which a political party holds a strong majority.
Wyoming, a republican stronghold, has seen a divide grow between main party republicans and more conservative candidates.
As the more conservative side of the party grows, the fear of vote splitting during primaries increases.
November 11, 2020 •
Two Georgia Runoffs to Determine Control of U.S. Senate
Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue failed to secure a majority in his reelection bid, which means now both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate races will be decided by runoff elections on January 5, 2021. Perdue will face Democratic challenger Jon Ossof […]
Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue failed to secure a majority in his reelection bid, which means now both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate races will be decided by runoff elections on January 5, 2021.
Perdue will face Democratic challenger Jon Ossof and Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Kelly Loefflerin.
The runoffs will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
November 5, 2020 •
Oklahoma City Voters Approve Proposition Relating to Mayoral and City Council Elections
Voters in Oklahoma City approved a proposition relating to mayoral and city council elections. Proposition 1 amends the city charter by changing the names of “primary” and “general” elections to “general” and “runoff” elections. Additionally, the proposition sets the regular […]
Voters in Oklahoma City approved a proposition relating to mayoral and city council elections.
Proposition 1 amends the city charter by changing the names of “primary” and “general” elections to “general” and “runoff” elections.
Additionally, the proposition sets the regular general election date for mayoral elections to the second Tuesday in February 2022 and every four years going forward instead of existing primary mayoral election dates set as the second Tuesday in March.
Proposition 1 also sets the regular general election date for city council elections as the second Tuesday in odd-numbered years instead of the existing primary city council election date set as the first Tuesday in March.
The regular runoff election date for both mayoral and city council elections would be set to the first Tuesday in April immediately following the general election.
Lastly, the proposition adds specific processes for if the city council creates more than eight city wards and provides elected officials take officer four weeks rather than one week after the runoff election.
Proposition 1 took effect when passed 73% to 27% on November 3.
March 16, 2020 •
Alabama Secretary of State Seeks Postponement of March 31 Runoffs
Citing concern for the health and well-being of the citizens, Secretary of State John Merrill is urging the state’s March 31 runoff elections be postponed. In a statement over the weekend, Merrill requested an emergency opinion on whether the Governor’s […]
Citing concern for the health and well-being of the citizens, Secretary of State John Merrill is urging the state’s March 31 runoff elections be postponed.
In a statement over the weekend, Merrill requested an emergency opinion on whether the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency would authorize this postponement.
Merrill also stated there is no provision or process in Alabama’s Code or Constitution allowing changes to election dates after being set.
January 23, 2014 •
Georgia Governor Signs Election Bill
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill moving the state primary to May 20, 2014. House Bill 310 was passed to comply with a federal court order requiring at least 45 days between primary and general elections and […]
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill moving the state primary to May 20, 2014. House Bill 310 was passed to comply with a federal court order requiring at least 45 days between primary and general elections and subsequent runoffs to give overseas military personnel time to cast absentee ballots for federal candidates.
Primary runoffs will be held on July 22, while the general election remains on November 4.
The new law, effective upon signature, also restores the requirement to file a March 31 campaign finance report, previously removed by House Bill 143.
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