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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, February 24, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news.

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Nikki Haley keeping early 2024 fundraising numbers quiet

Since launching her 2024 presidential bid, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley hasn't revealed how much money her campaign has taken in

The Independent UK

‘He’s not finished’: first lady signals Joe Biden’s run for second term

Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications on Friday that the president will seek re-election in 2024

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Republicans argue Biden student debt program is ‘major question’

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans want the Supreme Court to use a case about student loan debt relief to restrict the regulatory power of the Biden administration — even if that also would hamstring a future GOP president.

Tribune News Service

Joe Manchin calls on Buttigieg to improve safety inspections after East Palestine train derailment

The West Virginia Democrat targets the Biden administration as he weighs whether to seek re-election

The Independent UK

Trump accused of ‘shell game with classified documents’ after box moved around

Box of records was kept away from Mar-a-Lago when FBI agents searched the property last year

The Independent UK

DeSantis meets with Iowa influencer ahead of book release as 2024 hopefuls make moves

The release of Ron DeSantis’ new book Tuesday is sure to spark a fresh round of speculation about the Florida governor’s political future, furthering the widely held belief that — no matter what the Republican leader says publicly — he’ll soon become a candidate for president.

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The AP Interview: Biden ready to run, US first lady says

U.S. first lady Jill Biden says there's “pretty much” nothing left to do but choose the time and place for President Joe Biden's reelection announcement

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan more disliked in US than Prince Andrew

Despite record-breaking book sales and a hit Netflix documentary the couple’s popularity has plummeted

Evening Standard

S.C. bill: Death penalty for abortions

Critics say the bill is vague enough that it could punish those who have miscarriages or other complications too

Salon

Docs found at Mar-a-Lago after FBI raid

Special counsel Jack Smith's investigators suspect a "shell game with classified documents," CNN reports

Salon

Let Me Translate Mike Luttig's New Essay For You

"Mike Pence wouldn't listen to me, so let me blast his lawyers in the N.Y. Times."

Reason

Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 13-19

The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 17opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. This week’s opinions are below:

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Chambers Armstrong wins Kentucky State Senate District 19 special election

A special general election took place for Kentucky State Senate District 19 on Feb. 21, 2023. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D) won the special election with 77% of the vote to Misty Glin’s (R) 22.9%.

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Habush Sinykin and Knodl advance from Wisconsin State Senate District 8 special primary

A special primary election was held for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on Feb. 21, 2023.

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Montana becomes last state to enact legislative districting boundaries after the 2020 census

Montana enacted new legislative district boundaries on Feb. 22 when the Montana Districting & Apportionment Commission submitted its final plan to the secretary of state. The maps will take effect for Montana’s 2024 state legislative elections.

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Candidates advance from Wisconsin statewide primary

The statewide primary election for Wisconsin was held on Feb. 21, 2023. Candidates competed to advance to the general election scheduled for April 4, 2023.

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 13-19

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Grisham has issued 18 executive orders in 2023—eight more than she did at this point a year ago.

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Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Candidates advance from Milwaukee Common Council special primary

A special nonpartisan primary election was held for Milwaukee Common Council Districts 1, 5, and 9 on Feb. 21, 2023.

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Candidates advance from Madison, Wisconsin primary

The primary election in Madison, Wisconsin, was on Feb. 21, 2023. Candidates competed to advance to the general election scheduled for April 4. The filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Carter, in his final campaign, is surrounded by friends

PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter could have lived anywhere after he was defeated by Ronald Reagan, but his return to Plains more than four decades ago gave the tiny southwest Georgia hamlet new purpose.

Tribune News Service

Schools where Jimmy Carter got political start still seek improvement

AMERICUS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter’s path to the presidency started as a school board member, and his legacy still lingers in the schools where he launched his political career.

Texas Observer

Texas Strikes Deal to Build Abbott’s Border Wall on Big Donor’s Ranch

The governor’s slow-moving wall scheme gets a major boost from a political ally as the state secures five miles of land for fencing.

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