Low turnout in California’s primaries troubles experts
With few competitive statewide races on the ballot, California’s primary election failed to draw many residents to the polls – and one expert argues the low turnout is not an anomaly, but rather another sign of the state’s failure to engage with those less inclined to participate in midterm elections. Just over 3.6 million ballots, […]
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McLaughlin wins GOP primary race for Limestone Sheriff in landslide | #elections | #alabama
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — For the first time in four decades, Limestone County voters didn’t see “Mike Blakely’s” name on the ballot in the race for sheriff. Five candidates qualified on the Republican side, with incumbent “Joshua McLaughlin” winning the nomination – with roughly 60% of the vote. Alabama Primary Election Results – May […]
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Denton attorney sues to stop recall election of City Council member | Denton City Council | #citycouncil
A Denton lawyer has filed a lawsuit against several defendants — including the city and a former council member — seeking declaratory relief, interim injunctive relief and permanent injunctive relief in regard to the District 4 council member’s upcoming recall election. Richard Gladden Courtesy photo In the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Richard Gladden lists as plaintiffs District 4 council […]
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Alaska House majority leader won’t seek reelection | Govt-and-politics | #alaska | #politics
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said he will not seek reelection this year, citing a redistricting map that put him in House and Senate districts in which he would have run against friends and fellow Democratic lawmakers. Tuck had filed to run for an Anchorage House seat for which Rep. […]
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Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley still in the hospital
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley remained hospitalized late Thursday after being admitted Wednesday. Daley underwent a battery of tests and was resting, said Jacquelyn Heard, spokesperson for the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman, where Daley is of counsel. It wasn’t clear if the former mayor, who turned 80 years old on April 24, would […]
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The final round of the California budget bout- POLITICO
BUDGET SHOWDOWN: If the battle over California’s state budget were a boxing match, the fight would be in the 12th round. This isn’t boxing, though, so don’t expect any oversize championship belts, knockout punches (fingers crossed, for everyone’s sake) or even Snoop Dogg appearances (you know what I’m talkin’ about, Tyson v. Jones Jr. viewers). […]
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Top 10 Best Fishing Holes in Arkansas for Free Fishing Weekend
Get your rod and reels out because it’s a FREE fishing weekend in Arkansas starting at noon on Friday, June 10, and lasting until midnight on Sunday, June 12. Free Fishing Weekend is courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and a proclamation from Governor Asa Hutchinson. Anyone resident or non-resident can fish for […]
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California economy ranks 3rd-best in US, survey says – Orange County Register
”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. Buzz: California’s economy ranks third-best among the states. Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the best state economies compiled by WalletHub. The personal finance website looked at 28 economic and […]
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Judge won’t delay order for congressional remap in Louisiana | #elections | #alabama
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge in Baton Rouge refused on Thursday to delay her order for Louisiana to redraw its congressional districts while the state’s top elections official appeals. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick had ruled Tuesday that the map violates the Voting Rights Act and must be reworked by June 20 to add […]
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Addressing Burlington gun violence, mayor calls on City Council to support police | #citycouncil
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington Police say there have now been a dozen gunfire incidents so far this year, the most recent injuring a bystander at Roosevelt Park last weekend. The mayor, police chief, and county prosecutor Thursday came together to demonstrate that the city is united in addressing the problem. “This is unacceptable,” said […]
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