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The Ballotpedia News Update, 2010 archive
From Ballotpedia
January
- U.S. District Judge Trager dies
- Justice Gillette retires from Oregon Supreme Court
- 11th Circuit ordered to review corruption charges of Governor Don Siegelman
- Majority of Chicagoland referenda defeated
- Candidates for 221st District Court
- Candidates set for Texas primaries
- Longtime Superior Court judge retires suddenly
- New candidate for Broome County Surrogate Court judgeship
- Louisiana court suspends attorney
- Illinois court places candidate back on ballot
- Retired Georgia Court of Appeals judge passes away
- Alabama court rules that electronic bingo is illegal
- Illinois:Former New Trier Principal thinks bond referendum is the wrong project at the wrong time.
- CICF releases scorecards for states' I & R processes
- New Trier Superintendent sells value of bond referendum
- Former employees lose appeal for retirement funds
- Three candidates for Court of Appeals judgeship entered in primary
- Virginia General Assembly re-elects 8 judges
- Circuit judge Mosby retires
- Virginia federal judge to retire
- Federal judge from Illinois to assume senior status
- New bills increase Governor's influence over the judiciary
- Kansas Supreme Court justice out of office for unspecified time
- Two candidates pursue 86th District Court judgeship
- New judge in Lane County
- Two new candidates for 2nd Judicial District
- New Appellate and Court of Claims judges appointed
- Tennessee Senate votes to place hunting rights amendment on ballot
- Nebraska county judge to retire
- Maine voters to decide on tax law changes this June
- Six ballot measures approved for the Louisiana ballot
- California judge to retire
- Hawaii may move up primary election
- Judicial appointments announced for Arkansas
- Wilson seeks election to Sparks Justice Court
- Open records request finds New Trier bond referendum has a higher price tag
- Ohio slots referendum supporters fall short of required signatures
- Oregon measures 66 and 67 prompts call for "kicker" reform
- Marijuana legalization signatures submitted in California
- Governor of Maryland appoints senator's son as judge
- Michigan Supreme Court suspends two judges
- Chicago North Shore school bond referendum down to the wire
- California Supreme Court challenges state's sexual predator law
- Residents of other states can circulate petitions in Arizona, judge says
- Michigan legislators may amend voter-approved laws
- Twelve school bond referendums fail in New Jersey
- Lieutenant Govenor position may be gaining momentum in Arizona
- Ohio casino site amendment will appear on May ballot
- Florida judge announces retirement
- Federal Delaware judge announces retirement
- Candidate drops out of race for Los Angeles Superior Court
- Arkansas interim judge resigns
- Arizona Supreme Court strikes down tax deals
- Sales tax increase re-appears in Arizona
- Oregon tax hike measures win in January 26 vote
- West Virginia Circuit Judge seeks election to the state Supreme Court
- Chief Justice asks lawmakers to cut District Court judgeship
- Administrative judge plans to retire
- Ballot being used to fight speed cameras
- Stuckly announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace
- Moseley seeks election to Texas Supreme Court
- House Bill 341 passed in New Hampshire
- New Luzerne County Judge confirmed
- Arlow joins race for Oregon Supreme Court
- Cigarette companies seek to block thousands of cases in Florida
- South Central District judge seeks re-election
- Two new candidates for Grants Municipal Court
- Justice of the Peace plans to retire
- Arkansas judge removed from bench
- Alaska secession initiative blocked by Alaska High Court
- Ft. Myers group requests SCOTUS hearing
- Oregon Measure 66 & 67 ballots due today, polls reveal close election
- Four finalists recommended for Wisconsin's vacancy on the Seventh Circuit
- Gonzaga law professor confirmed to the federal bench
- Oklahomans polled on 5 of 9 state questions for 2010 ballot
- Hotel clerk wins case agianst employers
- Georgia court throws out police officer's conviction
- Wisconsin Republicans introduce health care freedom amendment
- Florida court bans the use of shackles on juveniles
- Supreme Court refuses to hear extradition plea
- Alaska high court steps in on DUI case
- Colorado deadline for personhood amendment moved up
- Florida's redistricting measures scheduled to appear on 2010 ballot
- Kansas may find a "Rainy Day" question on ballot as Legislature debates
- Idaho court dismisses anti-abortion suit
- Arkansas attorney faces suspension
- California judge retires
- California's Supreme Court strikes down legislative limits on medical marijuana
- Illinois court rules in favor of fired worker
- Louisiana Supreme Court bans former judge from practicing law
- Florida judge sets limits on blogging
- Arkansas Supreme Court rules against state library
- President renominates two judicial candidates
- Obama nominates magistrate to the Eastern District of Missouri
- Federal nomination made for the Northern District of California
- Four candidates seek Montgomery County judgeship
- South Dakota medical marijuana petitions to be filed Monday
- Austin joins race for South Central judgeship
- Senator joins District Court race
- New judge on New Jersey Superior Court
- Colorado Republicans plan to challenge state campaign finance law
- California activist wants better ballot titles, online information
- Idaho Supreme Court upholds murder conviction
- Massachusetts Supreme Court hands developer victory over town
- Minnesota Supreme Court rules that DWI's are valid even if car is parked
- Candidate for Georgia federal appeals court confirmed
- State of Delaware sues doctor
- Arizona campaign funding settled
- Parental notification initiative sponsors submit signatures in Alaska
- Rehkamp suspended due to domestic violence
- Judge Guillroy suspended
- Fifteen judges nominated by Gov. Corzine
- U.S. Supreme Court rules issue ad regulation unconstitutional
- U.S. Supreme Court rules corporate contribution limits unconstitutional
- Anne Paine named presiding judge for 11th District
- Federal judge rules Arizona public campaign financing law unconstitutional
- Two candidates for new District Court judgeship
- Utah group hopes to move initiative signature solicitation online
- Insurance measure qualifies for June ballot in California
- New judge appointed to Louisiana appellate court
- New chief judge named for Iowa judicial district
- Oklahoma Governor candidates agree on State Question 744
- Two potential ballot measures proposed in South Carolina Legislature
- Supreme Court in Connecticut rules against overturning records case
- New candidate for Los Angeles Superior Court announced
- Alaska Supreme Court blocks attempt to secede
- Three nominations made for Indiana District Courts
- Ekstrom seeks Benton County District Court judgeship
- Galveston judge changes his mind about re-election
- Municipal judge seeks Common Pleas Court seat
- Two judges confirmed to Superior Court
- New candidate for 19th Judicial District Court
- Former judge disbarred by Louisiana Supreme Court
- Kansas Supreme Court grant temporary stay for reporter asked to testify
- Statewide tax cap ballot measure in Indiana qualified
- Idaho bible study initiative still circulating
- Maine Supreme Court rules that some parts of sex offender law are unconstitutional
- Leslie School Board elects new members following recall
- Supreme Court refuses to close waterways
- Alaska signature deadline passes, marks first deadline of 2010
- West Virginia Court of Appeals agrees to hear county FOIA case
- Alabama Supreme Court overturns ruling that halted casino raid
- Circuit Judge seeking re-election
- Oklahoma County judge plans to retire as her husband joins the race for Governor
- Ohio Attorney General partially okays petition circulation by ex-felons
- Schwarz joins race for South Central judgeship
- Newton seeks seat on Otero County Magistrate Court
- New Hampshire Superior Court judge to retire
- New federal magistrate judge selected for New Hampshire Court
- New judge appointed to the Montana Supreme Court
- Alabama man loses appeal on child porn charges
- Wisconsin pro-life group claims new issue ad legislation is unconstitutional
- Two Michigan Town Supervisors face recall threat
- Meth case verdict affirmed by appeals court
- 27th Judicial Circuit judge announces retirement
- Two candidates for Guadalupe County Court
- Three candidates pursue Comal County judgeship
- Lubbock County Court candidate receives big donations
- Interim judge arrested for assault
- New bankruptcy judge in North Carolina
- Montana federal judge disagrees with the GSA on new courthouse design
- No challengers for Nevada Supreme Court election
- Ruling on public financing delayed
- New Nebraska magistrate judge takes office
- Georgia Gov. wants voters to approve a sales tax hike in 2012
- Will annual legislative sessions come to Oregon via a ballot measure
- Mississippi "Life Begins At Fertilization" measure needs 90,000 signatures by February 10
- New Jersey Secretary of State refuses recall petition
- Marijuana buds on 2010 ballots
- Supreme Court agrees to hear R-71 signature privacy case
- Federal judge Florence-Marie Cooper deceased
- Rebecca Duncan appointed to Oregon Court of Appeals
- Replacement justice appointed to Arkansas Supreme Court
- Montana sees five petitions begin circulation
- Tobacco firms ordered to pay woman who died from lung cancer
- Arkansas circuit judge defends himself againt the state supreme court
- Judges' campaigns' public financing considered
- Nebraska Senator introduces bill that both toughens and eases signature requirements
- Higgins seeks re-election to Sparks Justice Court
- Citrino nominated workers' compensation judge
- Signatures submitted as 49ers stadium measure inches closer to fruition
- Somerset County gains new Family Division judge
- New judge in Idaho to take office
- Clock ticks for Alaska parental notification initiative
- New judge appointed to the New York Appellate Division
- Wisconsin Senate to vote on January 19th on issue ad legislation
- Governor plans to introduce two judicial reform bills
- Pennsylvania Governor urges statewide referendum for constitutional convention
- Two candidates seek position on South Central Judicial District
- Kentucky appeals court allows the ten commandments in county courthouse
- Debate over human versus machine recorder
- Signatures filed for Oregon marijuana dispensary initiative
- Ohio judge threatens defendant, may be punished by Supreme Court
- Yarbrough and Mandros seek judgeships in Ohio
- New nomination for Hawaii state appeals court
- Initiative filed to legalize marijuana possession in State of Washington
- Court-ordered plan to reduce prison overcrowding approved
- Arizona may see speed camera issue on ballot
- Six North Dakota judgeships up for election in June
- New Mexico district judge plans to retire
- Retirements announced by Florida judges
- Quinn says voters should have power to enforce better behavior from pols
- Campaign finance reports reveal small-donor support for two initiatives
- Complaint filed against "ballot-like" mailing
- Three superior court appointments approved in New Jersey
- Arkansas Supreme Court justice resigns due to health
- First initiative qualifies for the 2010 ballot in California
- Shadegg predicts health care amendment on 22 states in 2010
- Obama controversy inspires new bill in Arizona
- "Earnings tax" measures approved for Missouri circulation
- Family Court judge plans to retire
- Chief Justice sworn in on Washington Supreme Court
- Two appointed to fill Utah justice court vacancies
- Tim Eyman files language for his 2010 initiative
- Indiana property tax measure may be sent to ballot
- Failed candidate in local judge race appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
- Judge seeks position on Oregon Supreme Court
- Connecticut Secretary of State files amicus curiae brief
- Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals judge plans to retire
- Arkansas Senator's support numbers reflect last year's
- Five candidates file to run for municipal judgeships in Valencia County
- Governor appoints judge to Waukesha County circuit court
- Brogan pursues seat on the New Mexico 12th Judicial District Court
- Arizona Green Party ballot access case may close soon
- Judge appointed to New Mexico Twelfth Judicial District Court
- Nevada judge rules against personhood initiative petition circulation
- New murder trial for man in Maryland
- Alaska Libertarian Party makes strides toward ballot
- Alabama Legislature may see gambling amendment
- U.S. Supreme Court blocks TV cameras in Prop 8 courtroom
- New Vermont federal judge sworn in
- Ohio federal courthouse to get security upgrades
- Campaign against gay marriage ban launched
- Governor's budget means cuts for prisons, health, welfare, and state pay
- Prop 8 supporters ask U.S. Supremes for stay of YouTube order
- Pima County Superior Court seeking judges to fill two vacancies
- Wyoming federal judge urges residents to fight drugs
- Efforts to repeal same-sex marriage continues to grow in Iowa and New Hampshire
- Alaska legislators call for new petition circulator rules
- Four Judges Reappointed to Alaska Superior Court Districts
- Washington GOP and Libertarians ordered to repay state on Initiative 872
- Federal trial on Proposition 8 to be televised
- Ohio slots referendum signatures questioned
- Prop 8 federal trial will be televised, available on YouTube
- Oregon group proposes banning gillnet fishing
- Missouri Appeals Court revises and clears eminent domain petitions
- Arkansas attorney general rejects 2010 medical marijuana proposal
- Judge serves notice on Governor
- Two Nevada Supreme Court justices running for re-election
- Verafirma uses iPhone to sign California petitions
- Wisconsin Governor candidate supports initiative and referendum
- New report shows threats towards federal judges increased
- Security Officer, gunman killed in shooting in Las Vegas federal courthouse
- Washington lawmaker proposes public works bond measure
- Colorado minimum wage declines under terms of 2006 ballot initiative
February
- New judge in Marion County
- Wilkinson seeks Major County judgeship
- Judge Sprouse seeks associate district judge position
- Eight applicants seeking Court of Criminal Appeals judgeship
- No suspension for Judge Russo
- Plemmons seeks 29A District Court judgeship
- Judge Lee seeks re-election to Alamogordo Municipal Court
- Howard seeks second term on Reno Municipal Court
- Kelleher and Erekson join race for 13th District
- Florida Supreme Court seeks to create more judgeships
- Judge Guthrie to retire
- Jelinski and Jorgensen to compete for Winnebago County judgeship
- Blanchard wins primary election
- Judge Finkle appointed to King County District Court
- Budget woes halt judicial appointments
- Three Justice Court vacancies announced
- Nevada Supreme Court to rule on personhood amendment case
- Judge Pitt to retire
- Additional juvenile court judgeship being considered
- Roth confirmed to Court of Appeals
- Two candidates compete for new Tarrant County judgeship
- Arkansas group takes own initiative ballot language to court
- Annual sessions measure moves forward to Oregon ballot
- New federal judiciary nominations
- West Virginians may vote on the definition of marriage
- Initiative reform bill shot down by Maine committee
- Healthcare issue hits Oklahoma
- Nine Michigan school bond referendums pass
- Gov. Gregoire expected to officially suspend Washington's I-960
- Arizona high court affirms water rights settlement
- Study says women under-represented in nine state court systems
- South Dakota medical marijuana supporters filed petitions
- Alabama man sentenced to death for fatal shooting
- Official ballot labels for June 8 propositions released
- Eleven candidates seek Chancery Court position
- Charges against Joseph Rehkamp dismissed
- Chanti joins Lane County Circuit Court
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count stays steady for third consecutive week
- Judge Whitmore seeks third term
- Judge Evans retires, three candidates seek to replace him
- Three candidates for Licking County Common Pleas Court
- Judge Carr to assume senior status
- Judge Hany seeks spot on District Court of Appeals
- North Carolina judicial candidates prepare for elections
- Superior Court judges Mangones and Barry to retire
- Judge Swandal running for position on Montana Supreme Court
- Lawsuit filed against Missouri's "puppy mill" initiative
- February 23 saw three significant recall elections in California (updated)
- Colorado 2008 campaign amendment ruled unconstitutional
- Utah legislation proposes easier petition name removal
- Horse gambling won't be on Nebraska ballot
- More than half of approved initiatives for circulation are tied up in Missouri courts
- Alaska election information to be translated into Yup'ik
- New Hampshire House rejects marriage and personhood questions in same day
- Ohio Secretary of State investigates LetOhioVote.org campaign funds
- Nevada personhood amendment may be headed back to court
- "Fighting Sioux" nickname supporters file signatures for referendum
- Personhood signatures filed in Mississippi
- SCOTUS hearing scheduled for R-71 signature privacy case
- Second smoking ban ballot measure rejected in South Dakota
- Eight school bond ballot measures pass in Wisconsin
- Business tax break measure proposed in West Virginia
- Oklahoma Senate committee downs proposed ballot question
- Kansas Senate approves voting amendment, House next
- Florida magistrate judge dies
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains unchanged
- Four Florida judges to retire
- Oregon gillnet fishing ban supporters may file alternative measure for 2010
- Lawsuit filed against Toyota in Georgia federal court
- Higbee joins race for Utah Court of Appeals judgeship
- Mississippi Voter ID signatures filed for 2011 ballot
- Judicial candidates prepare for primary election
- Idaho Representative predicts three or four measures on 2010 ballot
- O'Connor files for chief justice position
- Lanzinger seeks re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court
- New Judge in 26th Judicial District
- Greenaway's nomination to U.S. Circuit Court confirmed
- Personhood signatures submitted in Colorado, efforts continue in Mississippi
- Former county treasurer gets theft charges dropped by Indiana court
- Illinois appeals court overturns dropped gun charges
- Mother to represent herself in custody battle before Georgia Supreme Court
- Dismissal of man's petition to reduce sentence has been overturned
- Colorado Supreme Court justices to face competition this election year
- Gay marriage amendment will not appear in Iowa
- Party pushes for Arkansas ballot in 2010
- Arizona Supreme Court suspends lawyer
- Living overseas may not hinder Arizonans from voting
- Losing effort occurs for Alabama ballot access case
- California Constitution reform group pulls the plug
- Will Michael Ni's John Hancock be the signature heard 'round the world
- Challenges to federal Stolen Valor Act
- Arizona Supreme Court overturns Court of Appeals invloving man's conviction
- Minnesota Supreme Court permits man to build house on river
- City in Maine seeks immunity from wrongful death lawsuit
- Kansas Supreme Court refuses to reopen school funding case
- Iowa high court stops man from collecting casino winnings
- Connecticut Supreme Court hears arguments over police union
- Lawsuit filed against the Army Corps of Engineers
- Illinois court approves lidar detectors
- Hawaii Supreme Court puts councilman's fate in judge's hands
- Florida courts adopt foreclosure rules across state
- Possibility of a mistrial in Michigan court
- Wiggins seeks spot on Washington Supreme Court
- Referendum process in Maryland ranked low in recent "report card"
- Mandatory retirement age for Virginia judges could increase
- Bailey challenges Morriss for 6th District Court of Appeals
- Former judge seeks reelection in Arizona
- Republicans line up to replace Justice of the Peace Choate
- Catalano, Salinas seek district judge position
- Federal court rules on ballot rules in Alabama
- Four candidates for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
- Two candidates seek position on County Court at Law No. 3
- Stubblefield appointed presiding judge
- Debate about online petition signatures hits three states
- Federal court lifts restrictions set by lower court
- Washam seeks Common Pleas Court seat
- Iowa court refuses review of stip club case
- Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice passes away
- Ervin seeks re-election to 25th Judicial District position
- Euken to retire from County Court
- Robles wants to stay on the New Mexico Court of Appeals
- Van Winkle seeks second term on Reno Municipal Court
- Leaphart retires from Montana Supreme Court, Baker seeks election
- Ruling reversed in case invloving triple murder
- Idaho mans wins money after being held in prison by a clerical error
- North Dakota initiative requires lawmakers read bills before voting
- Georgia man convicted of murder appeals
- Florida judge to reduce ruling against cigarette company
- New signatures filed for Ohio slots referendum
- Santa Clara City Council decides on 49ers' Stadium ballot measure
- Governor of Maine announces 3 judicial nominations
- Judicial candidate announced in Indiana
- Connecticut Supreme Court overturns lawsuit ruling against town of Branford
- California Supreme Court overturns rulings against bike footrests
- Arkansas governor appoints interim judge
- Arizona to undergo possible changes to judicial selection
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count stays steady at 69
- Wyoming petition deadline passes, no initiatives filed
- Signatures for California's 2 June initiatives cost $4.4 million
- Openly gay attorney recommended for federal bench
- Massachusetts court overturns child predator conviction
- Federal judge nominated for Louisiana
- Judge confirmed in Hawaii
- Georgia Supreme Court to hear appeal over comments by lower judge
- Ohio voters may see livestock care standards countermeasure
- Four candidates for the federal bench nominated
- Federal judge nominated by Obama
- Florida judge to face reprimand
- Poll shows support for Kentucky slot question
- Arkansas judge announces retirement
- Alabama court ends halt on casino raids
- Proposed Arizona sales tax increase solidified for May ballot
- Majority of school bond referendums defeated in Illinois
- Two measures slated for May ballot removed in Nebraska
- Maine legislators propose stricter rules for petition circulation
- Illinois Supreme Court rules malpractice caps unconstitutional
- Former Illinois Governor re-indicted in federal court
- Illinois court declares malpractice caps unconstitutional
- Tax increase one step closer to Arizona ballot
- Former judge files lawsuit for a return to bench
- Ohio Third Frontier bond issue headed for May ballot
- Judge nominated in Hawaii
- Court dismisses lawsuit against Lehman Brothers Holdings
- California high court refuses to hear murder case
- Two temporary judges announced in Arizona
- Senate passes early voting bill in South Carolina
- Georgia Court of Appeals overturns dismissal of case by lower court
- Death penalty declared "constitutional in Delaware
- Two candidates seek spot on 3rd Court of Appeals
- Probate judge seeks Ohio's top judicial job
- California high court ruling on Jessica's Law
- Sconiers joins Appellate Division
- Citizens could have the right to veto New Hampshire Legislature in the future
- Governor hopeful would veto bills to get marriage question on Iowa ballot
- Water importation passes Superior Court test
- Mississippi personhood amendment supporters seek signature deadline clarification
- Alabama ballot access bill folds
- Multiple ethics commission measures may appear on Utah ballot
- Nebraska Legislature to discuss health care issue
- More than 400 ballot initiatives filed and counting
- Reporters not covered by petition protection laws
- Brief filed over invalidated signitures
- Judge announces campaign for reelection
- Controversial Louisiana court ruling on timber theft
- City of Burlington IRV repeal scheduled for March ballot
- Cost analysis performed for Montana hunting initiative
- Curfew law challenged in Idaho
- Newest Alabama federal judge sworn in
- Anti-initiative bill reintroduced in Washington
- California's five June propositions are assigned official numbers
March
- Nebraska's Amendment 1 has supporters, but issue has failed in past
- Filed initiatives rise even more in April, most in Washington
- Five nominated to fill Fourth District Court vacancy
- Branstool appointed to Licking County Common Pleas Court
- Gold appointed to Cuyahoga County's Domestic Relations Court
- Ballotpedia finds sharp increase of filed initiatives in March
- NC Senator proposes measure blocking felons from sheriff's office
- Iowa trust fund question breaks down potential $150 million in revenue
- Newly adopted petition law causes heated debates in Utah
- Connecticut election laws are being reviewed in Legislature
- Sides forming for Massachusetts sales tax question
- Research topples Kentucky from its place in the I&R firmament
- Louisiana Court of Appeals judge announces bid for re-election
- Goodman and Sullivan-Flock vie for Monroe County judgeship
- Two judges seek 2nd District Court of Appeals seat
- Siddoway appointed to the Court of Appeals
- Spearman appointed to Court of Appeals
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count continues to climb
- Maine initiative reform bill approved by lawmakers
- Three candidates seek Yakima County judgeships
- Two judges seek Benton County judgeship
- Interim Justice of the Peace appointed
- Three apply for federal judgeships in Pennsylvania
- Brown seeks re-election to Adiar County judgeship
- Colorado personhood amendment certified for November ballot
- Four candidates seek 2nd District judgeship
- Gov. Patterson appoints two County Court judges
- Nebraska Treasurer cut to be decided by voters
- Slots referendum certified for Ohio ballot
- SBX2 11
- Maryland mulls 40 amendments, but most won't make ballot
- North Dakota's "Read the bill" initiative approved for circulation
- Georgia Supreme Court rejects death penalty bar request
- Nominee announced for Connecticut Supreme Court
- Arkansas Supreme Court affirms ruling in national class action lawsuit
- Alaska appeals case for the fifth time
- Alabama House sends tax amendment to state ballot
- Marijuana legalization act certified for California's November ballot
- Maine Senate approves initiative reform bill
- Illinois primaries return to March
- Colorado Supreme Court clarifies state campaign finance law
- North Dakota Supreme Court hears "Fighting Sioux" nickname case
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count soars to 83
- Healthcare issue being fought by ballot measures
- Connecticut Supreme Court delivers ruling on education funding case
- Colorado Court of Appeals rules against newspaper
- Initiative process under scrutiny in Montana
- Louisiana Supreme Court delivers ruling against pipeline companies
- Kentucky Supreme Court reverses Appeals Court desicion on domain seizures
- Kite elected chief justice of Wyoming's Supreme Court
- Florida Supreme Court disallows courts from hiding criminal cases from the public
- Thompson's federal nomination confirmed
- Seven seek District Court judgeship
- Versaci nominated to Schenectady County Surrogate Court
- Illinois Supreme Court rules against hospital
- Colorado personhood supporters file signatures, threaten lawsuit
- Oitzinger seeks Justice of the Peace position
- Tennessee right to hunt measure moves forward to 2010 ballot
- Arizona tries to balance budget, passes another ballot measure
- Secretary of state certifies marijuana measure for South Dakota 2010 ballot
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Milwaukee sick leave referendum
- Alaska Judge rules revision of notification initiative language
- Lawsuit filed against Colorado initiative laws
- Three Idaho debt questions sent to voters for November
- Arizona Senate sends education program repeal question to ballot
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count hits 75 measures and counting
- Washington Governor signs ballot design law
- Pro-sales tax campaign receiving high donations in Arizona
- Minnesota measure proposes special session rule change
- Judges appointed in Arizona
- Circuit judge announces retirement
- Congdon and Gundrum running for Waukesha County judgeship
- Two 2nd District Court judges announce retirement
- Judge Calvo-Torres seeks New York Supreme Court position
- Arrieta seeks re-election to Third District Court
- Magistrate judge Nevarez-Garcia seeks re-election
- Absentee ballot reforms are moving forward in Minnesota
- Michigan lawmakers propose expanding term limits
- White-hot bingo issue gaining momentum in Alabama Legislature
- Alaska parental notification initiative has enough signatures
- Justice Johnson seeks re-election to Washington Supreme Court
- Bill Mims elected to Virginia Supreme Court
- Franklin County Judge reappointed
- Justice of the Peace resigns in light of nepotism charges
- New candidate for Conroe municipal judge seat
- Deadline for California's June 8 ballot is March 12
- Louisiana federal judge impeached
- McConnell nominated to U.S. District Court of Rhode Island
- Connecticut Appeals Court settle plagiarism case
- Idaho Senate to decide on three debt questions
- Northwest District judge to run for re-election
- Eagles appointed to U.S. District Court
- Arkansas ballot filing period ends
- Alabama judge announces retirement
- Oklahoma bill fails; would have expanded on English only ballot question
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is on the rise
- Washington Bail Measure headed to voters this fall
- Nebraska Treasurer position could be cut by approval of measure
- Mississippi Voter ID initiative gets a place on 2011 ballot
- Sales tax hike receives opposition from two key figures
- Carcieri makes Supreme Court nomination
- Hawaii Supreme Court throws out speeding conviction
- Florida Supreme Court issues stay on the lethal injection of convicted murderer
- Colorado Court of Appeals says wire taps were illegal
- New candidates in race for retiring California judge's position
- Federal judge dismisses challenge to death penalty
- Judge disciplined for drunk driving in Alaska
- Alabama court reverses conviction of man for murder
- Conley's nomination confirmed by Senate
- Matheson appointed to 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Green and Lehrmann will face off in Supreme Court runoff election
- Hurd appointed to Circuit Court
- Linn County judges announce retirement
- Copeley seeks Court of Appeals position
- Eight candidates seek 13th District Court position
- Michigan high court chastises judge
- Maryland Court of Special Appeals sides with school district
- Maine high court overturns man's sexual assault convictions
- Louisiana Supreme Court overturns ruling and disqualifies candidate
- Bill to restrict wildlife initiatives advances in Missouri Legislature
- South Dakota legislature approves secret ballot measure for 2010 ballot
- Many initiatives filed in Montana, but few make it to the ballot
- Personhood signatures fall short in Colorado
- Kansas Supreme Court upholds woman's rape conviction
- Idaho justice announces run for re-election
- Appeals Court refuses new trial for convicted Hawaii man
- U.S. Supreme Court overturns Florida high court ruling
- Connecticut Supreme Court refuses case hearing
- Colorado sued over water rights
- Utah State Rep. honored with March Lilburne Award
- Ballot measure to limit veto power in Wisconsin gets consideration
- Oklahoma mulling state ballot question limit
- Poll shows Connecticut voters want initiative process
- Federal judge from Minnesota dismisses ex-judge's bid for reinstatement
- Alaska Supreme Court delivers ruling against Wasilla hospital
- Arizona judge refuses to dismiss death penalty
- Alabama sued by bingo company and charities
- Justice Sanders seeks re-election to Washington Supreme Court
- Keenan confirmed to Fourth District Court of Appeals
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count inches up to 70
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court changes senior status rules
- LetOhioVote asks Ohio Supreme Court to stop state investigation
- Eagleton and Wescott seek special judgeships
- Minnesota primary election moved to August
- Two casino measures may be headed to the Maine 2010 ballot
- Arizona Senate approves term limit question
- Mississippi circuit judge announces his plans for senior status
- Police accused of ignoring judges in Michigan
- Conviction of man who threatened Maryland governor thrown out
- West Virginia receives failing grade
- Georgia bill seeks to end touch-screen voting
- Missouri judicial selection ballot measure cleared for petition circulation
- Alabama bingo issue discussion slated for Tuesday
- Iowa high court rules on challenges of juvenile life sentences
- Illinois Supreme Court affirms new sobriety test
- Delaware bankruptcy court blocks British pension authorities
- Nomination announced for Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Arkansas candidate filing starts for 2010 partisan races
- State teachers union files lawsuit against Arizona
- U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal against the FAA
April
- Mount Morris justice retires
- Vermont legislature planning to reorganize courts
- New judge on Orem City Justice Court
- Indeglia sworn-in as new Supreme Court justice
- McMichael nominated to Chester County Court
- No more interim appointments in Pennsylvania
- Frantz and Spitler seek Common Pleas Court bench
- Five candidates seek Probate Court position
- Five candidates seek Superior Court positions
- Four candidates seek to fill new District Court position
- New Jersey Supreme Court accepts recall case
- Idaho's circulation deadline arrives for initiatives
- Virginia to have a referendum to exempt Veterans from property taxes
- Third redistricting measure approved by Florida lawmakers
- Illinois redistricting measure defeated by lawmakers, initiative falls short
- Colorado lawmakers proposing to restrict citizen rights to amend constitution.
- State park funding measure submits signatures in California
- Obama makes three federal court nominations
- Supreme Court skeptical of signature privacy arguments
- Iowa Court of Appeals judge appointed
- Majority of Washington local measures are approved
- Alaska Legislature passes campaign disclosure bill for initiative campaigns
- Utah ethics petition signatures will remain private for now
- Maine Secretary of State releases draft of Casino Ballot Question
- Florida's 2010 ballot may have not 2 but 3 redistricting measures
- Arizona Immigration Law meets opposition from two initiatives
- Federal judge approves settlement over Ohio voter ID law
- Missouri House approves voter ID bill
- Prop 8 closing arguments scheduled for June 16
- Illinois Senate approves bill changing how Lieutenant Governor is picked
- Oklahoma Governor vetoes bill to change titles of initiatives
- Younger people and men support marijuana legalization
- Three candidates chosen to replace Judge Guthrie
- Judge Worswick appointed to Court of Appeals
- Upcoming primary will name new Court of Appeals judge
- Five seek Grant County probate court judgeship
- Sixteen Washington counties head to the polls
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count surpasses the century mark
- Washington signature privacy battle heads to Supreme Court
- Ballot proposition activists gear up for April 28 SCOTUS hearing on signature privacy
- Ohio voters to decide on bond renewal and Columbus casino next week
- New Jersey students protest budget referendum results
- Arizona sales tax question's supporters pour in the campaign donations
- Florida Healthcare Freedom Act qualifies for 2010 ballot
- As session ends, Alaskans find bond package on the ballot
- Bingo's number not called as bill dies in Alabama legislative session
- Judge Colton retiring
- New district judge in Butler County
- Longest serving judge in Louisiana to retire in 2011
- Blalock will not seek new term
- Republicans prepare for Court of Appeals primary
- Three judicial contests in upcoming primary
- Judge Vanaskie appointed to Federal Appellate Court
- Kirscher appointed to Ninth District Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
- Antonio Villaraigosa recall campaign launched
- Nominees announced for U.S. District Court in Maryland
- Obama nominates magistrate judge for U.S. District Court in Hawaii
- New Superior Court judge appointed in Georgia
- Florida judge to resign
- Two judges confirmed in Stamford, Connecticut
- Arrested Arkansas judge seeks re-election
- Complaint filed against Alabama circuit judge
- Wisconsin gubernatorial veto referendum narrowly passes in the Assembly
- Wisconsin issue ad bill dies in last day of legislative session
- Anticipation grows as the Supreme Court nominee announcement nears
- Montana's C-105 opposed by teachers
- Idaho bible study initiative's hopes grow dim
- Initiative to change California's term limits likely for November ballot
- Vice President of the Connecticut Probate Assembly elected
- Colorado high courts back in session
- Arizona Clean Elections Act's fate may be decided by voters
- Oregon election nearing, voter pamphlets mailed
- Majority of New Jersey voters reject school district budgets
- Alabama health care bill may fall short
- Rhode Island may take a chance on gambling
- Hawaii voters to decide if a "rainy day" fund is needed
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count adds one certified measure for 2010
- Controversies, doubts surround Alabama bingo bill
- Early voting to begin for highly publicized Arizona sales tax vote
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on trial
- Wisconsin Congressman makes history with impeachment of Judge Porteous
- National Voter Group Honors Missouri Lawmaker
- Alaska voters to decide whether more is better for Legislature
- Goodwin Liu faces Senate Committee
- Maine ballot measure order set for June 8 ballot
- Illinois Circuit Court judge retains chief judge position
- Seat of retiring Florida judge to be moved
- New president of the Georgia Council of Probate Courts named
- Magistrate Goodstein to retire
- Gibney nominated U.S. District Judge in Virginia
- U.S. district judge takes senior status, candidates sought to fill vacancy
- Six nominees seek Utah Supreme Court appointment
- New judges elected for local Texas courts
- Probate judge appointed in Alabama
- Livingston appointed chief justice
- Lehrmann wins Republican primary for Supreme Court
- Brown replaces Moyer on Ohio Supreme Court
- Judge Belk banned for misconduct
- Governor nominates three New York judges
- Four candidates seek Democratic nomination for magistrate court
- Arkansas judge overturns 2008 initiative that banned unmarried couples from adopting
- Minnesota judge's suspension draws fire from challengers
- Alabama chief justice asks governor to delay judicial appointments
- Utah attorneys ask federal court for signature privacy TRO
- High amount of Arizona medical marijuana signatures filed with SOS
- Last day to file signatures for initiated state statutes in Utah
- Ruling in Minnesota says that the Department of Corrections violated age discrimination law
- Nominee for retiring U.S. District Court judge submitted
- Iowa trial court judge declares mistrial in murder case
- Connecticut Probate Judge to retire at end of term
- Wisconsin Senate approves resolution for a gubernatorial veto referendum
- Sioux Falls, SD voters weigh in heavily in favor of lower signature requirements
- Impeachment trial begins for Louisiana federal judge
- U.S. Bankruptcy Judge appointed to Northern District of Iowa
- Chief Justice of Indiana Supreme Court to receive national award
- Replacement named for pro tem Arizona judge
- Candidate announced for Alabama circuit court
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count gains momentum, 97 measures certified
- New magistrate judge to join the Central District of California
- New federal magistrate position opens in Wisconsin
- Bacon appointed to Second District Court
- Maryland, Ohio and Texas citizens consider banning red light cameras
- Repeal of California's Prop 8 will not be on 2010 ballot
- Senate panel approves bond package for sports arena
- Two new Wisconsin appellate judges elected
- Christiansen appointed to Court of Appeals
- New juvenile judgeship opens in 5th District
- Four nominees considered for Tooele County Justice Court position
- Daniels sworn in as New Mexico chief justice
- New judges on county Circuit Courts
- Reilly wins seat on Court of Appeals
- Blanchard wins seat on Court of Appeals
- Florida Supreme Court disbars lawyers statewide
- California court rules that electronic signitures are invalid
- Alabama Supreme Court appoints temporary probate judge
- North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" nickname retired
- Vermont primary election moves up to August
- John Paul Stevens to retire from Supreme Court
- FBI investigating Alabama Senate bingo bill vote
- Arizona Supreme Court approves appointment of Superior Court judge
- Montana Supreme Court makes dockets available online
- Colorado lawmakers propose changes to initiative process
- California Democrats want to raise cost of filing initiatives
- Kansas Court of Appeals judge dies
- Florida Supreme Court reprimands circuit court judge
- Nominations made for Colorado District Court judgeship
- Missouri eminent domain initiatives unlikely for 2010 ballot
- No changes this week for Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count
- Last day to file signatures for initiated state statutes in South Dakota
- Colorado proposals could tweak laws for 2010 elections
- Judge throws out 49ers stadium lawsuit
- Alaska groups appeal judge's abortion measure decision
- Zuidmulder named chief judge
- Justice McHugh runs for re-election to the West Virginia Supreme Court
- New judge ordered for murder trial
- U.S. District Court judge chastised for dragging feet
- Massachusetts Supreme Court rules on the firing of police lab chemist
- Illinois Supreme Court appoints judge to fourth judicial circuit
- Idaho Supreme Court rules on curfew
- Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell nominates judge for Appellate Court
- Sioux Falls, SD voters weigh in on lowering ballot access signature requirements
- Website launched to track impact of Oregon Measures 66 & 67
- New rules for Pennsylvania courts
- Arkansas Supreme Court upholds ruling on anonymous lawsuit
- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge announces move to senior status
- Chief Justice Moyer dies unexpectedly
- Utah Supreme Court may rule on validity of electronic signatures
- Opposition forms against Arizona marijuana initiative
- Temporary judge fills vacancy on Chancery Court
- Chief Family Court Judge announces retirement
- Freedburg nominated to fill Superior Court vacancy
- Surrogate Court Judge acquitted
- Alabama health care bill passes Senate, but unlikely to survive House
- Mississippi personhood initiative certified for 2011 statewide ballot
- Christmas songs, divorce ban and part-time leg kaput in California
- 18 states announce support to keep citizen petitions as open records
- Hawaii Board of Education appointment issue may appear on state ballot
- Nevada mining tax measure to be heard by Supreme Court this summer
- Bingo bill passes Alabama Senate
May
- New Jersey legislative Democrats express concern on "Cap 2.5" Amendment
- Rose and Sulak compete for 353rd District Court judgeship
- Texas AG sues Environmental Protection Agency
- California businessman arrested for conspiring to secretly fund recall campaign
- Bartlett appointed to Circuit Court
- PG&E spending on Proposition 16 tops $46 million
- Karen Lynch Bernard joins Family Court
- Kansas to hold House elections this year, but not Senate
- Past decade shows little ballot measure activity in Iowa
- Illinois voters will see only one ballot measure this year
- Idaho to decide on ballot measures for first time since 2006
- Nevada governor petitions to make union negotiations public
- Maryland sees change in laws governing initiative process
- Rhode Island measure up for vote in House
- BYU professor nominated to Utah Supreme Court
- No ballot measures on the North Dakota primary ballot this year
- South Carolina hunting measure similar to Arkansas measure
- Missouri judicial ballot initiative may have missed signature requirement
- Gabriel chosen as GOP candidate for Texas Court of Appeals
- New assistant county attorney named in Floyd County, Iowa
- Magistrate Burgess retires from Probate Court
- Vermont AG warns of foreclosure scams
- Circuit Court judges caught leaving courthouses early in Illinois
- Minnesota SOS promotes voter initiative
- Three lawyers seek Justice of the Peace position
- Potential Louisiana constitutional amendment would limit accused's option to forgo jury trials
- Idaho Supreme Court candidate announces plans to retire
- Candidates seek District Court positions in primary election
- Sex abuse lawsuits put on hold in Delaware
- Campaign finance hearing ties Douglas Bruce to Colorado tax measures
- Gov. Barbour signs bill banning public funding for most abortions
- Poll shows slim margin of approval for Massachusetts tax questions
- Preliminary ruling indicates release of Maine same-sex marriage donor names
- Massachusetts Probation Commissioner receives suspension
- Former Kentucky Supreme Court justice passes away
- Florida Supreme Court disbars lawyer
- Heated debate and lawsuits develop about redistricting amendments in Florida
- Healthcare measure clears Oklahoma House, penciled into November ballot
- Unofficial primary election results: Idaho
- Grand jury releases report, points to corruption in Pennsylvania legislature
- Montana no stranger to hunting ballot measures
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count at a standstill
- Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board tackles reforms; initiative continues to circulate petitions
- Former Kentucky judge named to Executive Branch Ethics Commission
- Michigan's first petition drive deadline is only a day away
- Washington poll shows voter support for proposed income tax initiative
- Indiana Tax Cap measure has three counterparts in Colorado
- Utah's high court to hear electronic signature case
- County Probate judge sworn in in Alabama
- Indiana Supreme Court Justice Boehm to retire
- Alabama Primary Election has one statewide, four local measures; could impact state constitution
- Two Tennessee bills could change state voting requirements
- Connly nominated to Northampton District Court
- Candidates seek Magistrate and Probate judgeships in Sandoval County
- Last ten years show a steady flow of New Mexico statewide ballot measures
- Connecticut Supreme Court disqualifies attorney general candidate
- Arizona clean election funding upheld
- Wisconsin AG demands action on Asian Carp
- Bizarre ballot measure lawsuit dismissed from Arkansas Supreme Court
- Spokane Superior Court judge to retire
- NC Senate passes budget, sends it to the House
- Virginia introduces re-vamped process for restoration of voting rights
- Candidates line up for new Helena judgeship
- Gov. Lingle signs anti-"birther" bill into law
- West Virginia legislators end special session
- New Jersey college graduates skip commencement to protest budget referendums
- Associate judge appointed to Illinois circuit court
- More than 45 Georgia counties will vote on an advisory personhood question
- No special session on oil drilling next week says Florida Governor
- Campaign for "Cap 2.5" has a large online presence
- Justice Christen recuses herself from abortion initiative case
- Suit filed over name of candidate on ballot
- Alaska Supreme Court to hear arguments in abortion initiative case
- Delaware County judge won't be prosecuted for outburst
- Connecticut Supreme Court rules Bysiewicz ineligible to run for AG
- New Jersey union leaders to hold protest against "Cap 2.5"
- 39 New Jersey Mayors throw support for "Cap 2.5" Amendment
- Changes made to West Virginia court system
- Rietschel appointed to Superior Court
- Landau victorious in Oregon Supreme Court race
- Alabama Supreme Court candidate announces campaign
- Long-time U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee member defeated in primary election
- Unofficial primary election results: Kentucky
- Early results show approval of Arizona sales tax hike
- Oregon's Measures 68 and 69 pass by a landslide
- Kentucky Governor calls special session to seek a budget compromise
- Longest serving NH state senator to retire
- No measures added to the Tuesday Count this week
- Delaware AG released from the hospital
- New Jersey Governor hits the road to sell property tax cap amendment
- NY Times claims Connecticut AG lied about Vietnam service
- Staten Island DA enters NY AG race as Republican
- Ballotpedia's Ballot Measure Roundup includes diversity of political issues
- Oregon's second election of the year is only a day away
- Arizona voters to flock to polls for first statewide special election in 30 years
- Sentence handed down for man who falsified Nebraska petition
- 2010 official ballot titles set by South Dakota Attorney General
- Virginia legislators block recall proposal
- Missouri legislators end session without passing any initiative proposals
- Building permit for coal power plant vetoed by Arkansas Supreme Court
- Connecticut GOP appeals Bysiewicz AG case
- Mayoral recall petitions in Houston, Alaska miss a beat
- Day appointed to Wyoming 9th District Court
- Gov. Pawlenty makes Minnesota Supreme Court appointments
- Former Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice dies
- Utah Supreme Court Justice retires
- Brady nominated to 4th Judicial District
- Dale appointed to 2nd District Court
- Two candidates seek Third District Court of Appeals judgeship
- O'Neill to leave Supreme Court in June
- Woodward seeks 4th Judicial District judgeship
- Franklin County gets new probate court judge
- McEvers appointed to East Central Judicial District
- Two women seek Rio Arriba County judgeship
- Three magistrate positions on ballot in New Mexico
- Municipal court judge resigns
- Liu's nomination approved by Senate committee
- Former Nevada Supreme Court justice dies
- Texas AG celebrates widening lawsuits against Obamacare
- Judge appointed to Illinois Appellate Court
- Georgia probate judge suspended for misconduct
- Florida county judge faces ethics charges
- Delaware man has bond raised after suicide attempt
- Superior Court Judge Salcido files lawsuit against colleague
- Illinois General Assembly adjourns session without passing any initiative legislation
- Maine same-sex marriage lawsuit filed to protect donor names
- Utahns to vote on only two measures (so far)
- Colorado federal judge hears arguments to overturn paid petition circulator restrictions
- Tennessee and three other states will decide on hunting in November
- Alabama Supreme Court justice seeks to have opponent removed from ballot
- Herbert gets 3rd District Court nominees
- Alabama Supreme Court justice seeks to remove opponent from ballot
- South Carolina Legislature kills proposed charity raffle question
- Rhode Island casino bill up for debate next week
- Ten initiatives approved for circulation in Montana
- Colorado legislators end session with only two initiative bills approved
- Maine tax debates increase as June 8 election nears
- Arizona signature verification process presents many steps for marijuana initiative
- Bottle rocket sales may return to North Dakota, referendum filed
- Governor Manchin calls Legislature into special session
- "Repeal Corporate Loophole" initiative sponsors file sigs in California
- Commission gives recommendations for Minnesota 4th District judge
- Three Justices request investigation of colleague in Michigan
- Idaho Supreme Court Justice backs out of debate
- Pennsylvania State Sen. Leach introduces medical marijuana bill
- Judges in California county resistant to pay waivers
- Special judge appointed to Arkansas Supreme Court
- Alabama county to start new mental health court
- South Dakota's general election will feature a new voting system
- Maryland poll shows slight approval for same sex marriage in Maryland
- Federal grand jury begins on possible Alabama bingo measure corruption
- Iowa session adjourns without marriage or personhood amendments on ballot
- Anti-Corruption Act's supporters and opponents clash in Alaska
- Kagan called on to be explicit about her vision for the Supreme Court
- Missouri House gives final approval, health care amendment to appear on ballot
- West Virginia experiments with internet voting
- Nominees announced for Utah's 8th District Court
- Unofficial primary election results: West Virginia
- Amendment 1 passes in Nebraska Primary Election
- Kentucky county judge executive cleared of drug charges
- Indiana high court appoints special investigation judge
- Colorado Senate passes bill to re-order initiatives
- New Florida Circuit Court judge elected without opposition
- Medical marijuana may be found on future Arkansas ballot
- Arizona legislator's case to be heard as appeal
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count shows no signs of a slowdown (updated)
- New federal law may force Wisconsin to switch its primary election date
- Massachusetts Legislature rejects initiative, more signatures now needed for ballot
- Mississippi State Representative switches parties
- Washington bond measure language called into question
- Wisconsin board outlaws voluntary voter ID
- Arizona Immigration law referendum efforts cease
- Delaware AG hospitalized
- Two Louisiana ballot questions potentially headed for fall elections
- Polls open in Nebraska; voters to decide on Amendment 1
- Oregon House GOP Leader seeks documents in AG resignation
- Judicial ruling against Minnesota Vikings players announced
- Replacement judge appointed to Kansas Circuit Court
- Sandoval County voters harshly reject a property tax increase
- Governor Christie introduces constitutional amendment to reform property tax system
- Georgia SOS initiates check-in process for voters
- Illinois initiatives fail to collect sufficient petition signatures
- Vermont to get $60,000 in nation-wide drug settlement
- Senate approves Oklahoma health care measure, heads to House
- Four ballot questions scheduled to appear on Nevada 2010 ballot
- Solicitor General Elena Kagan nominated to Supreme Court
- Minnesota federal judge strikes down corporate contribution ban
- New Jersey Appeals Court strikes down labor union contribution ban
- Four judicial candidates advance to general election
- Family court judge eyes County court position
- Three candidates seek County court position
- Judge Roman appointed to County court
- Navarro confirmed to Nevada federal judgeship
- Wyoming first lady confirmed to federal judgeship
- "Stop Hidden Taxes" supporters file 1.1 million signatures in California
- Early voting deadline for Arizona sales tax question looms
- Florida voters may vote on a proposed oil drilling ban this fall
- Orderville Justice Court gets new judge
- Pass California budget with majority vote? Prop turns in sigs
- New York AG wins Governor straw poll
- New Hampshire Senate revisits unenforced laws - keeps adultery, repeals "blue laws"
- Wyoming first lady confirmed as first female federal judge in state history
- Congressional redistricting proposition qualifies for California's Nov ballot
- Connecticut SOS wins qualification lawsuit
- Ohio Primary Roundup - Husted coasts to victory; Fisher trumps Brunner
- Minnesota Supreme Court rules against governor
- Missouri health care measure one step closer to state ballot
- New Chief Judge of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals starts term
- Idaho initiatives are filed, but most may not make ballot
- Alaska District Court Judge receives ethics complaint
- Five NC House incumbents lose in primaries
- Unofficial primary election results (Indiana)
- Voters in Indiana had mixed reaction towards school referendums
- Ohio voters overwhelmingly renew Third Frontier and relocate Columbus Casino
- Unofficial primary results (North Carolina)
- Unofficial 2010 primary election results (Ohio)
- Kentucky Lt. Governor files ethic complaint against State AG
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up to 109, seven measures certified
- Voters in Michigan, 6 other states, weigh in on local ballot measures May 4
- Supreme Court arguments to be televised
- Louisiana Court of Appeal judge announces retirement
- Federal judge Aldrich dies
- Judge Bekken dies
- California Superior Court Judge sworn in
- Numerous Ohio school bond and tax issues head to the ballot on Tuesday
- Law in Arkansas that bans removed judges from running again ruled unconstitutional
- Geneva County district judge announces run for re-election
- Governor Christie pushes for constitutional amendment to cap property taxes
- Parcel tax elections in 9 California school districts on May 4 (updated May 8)
- Signatures filed for initiative to suspend AB 32
- Wisconsin AG receives endorsement of 61 sheriffs and 50 DAs
- New Jersey governor nominates attorney over incumbent for supreme court
- Minnesota GOP endorses Secretary of State candidate
- Ohio voters to head to polls Tuesday
- Kansans to vote on eliminating mental illness as voting disqualification
- West Virginia Senate Minority Leader dies from battling cancer
- Initiative sponsors set to file signatures in California
- Four initiatives aim for the Missouri ballot
- Hawaii legislature approves civil unions
June
- Garber raises more contributions then Dean in CT GOP AG race
- Rhode Island faced with bond issue questions this fall
- Report shows Mississippi Legislature cut expenses by about $3 million dollars
- Arkansas immigration proposal falls short of signatures
- Judge Marker to retire
- McMahon to retire
- Stice appointed to Cleveland County special judge position
- One Arkansas initiative effort files signatures on day of deadline
- Vermont AG warns out-of-state companies not to violate state law
- Connecticut AG seeking to revoke mayor's pension
- New Mexico legislators do not pass recall during legislative session
- No initiative legislation passes on the last day of session in Delaware
- Kansas rainy day fund amendment fails to make ballot
- Idaho measure to limit session days fails to make ballot
- Question of term limits on New Mexico ballot
- Maryland's history of ballot measures shows consistency
- Appointees chosen for vacancies on Utah's 3rd and 8th District Courts
- Alabama has a history of ballot measures in past 10 years
- All Illinois candidate petitions challenged
- Five measures set to be on Alaska ballot
- Sponsors of two Arkansas initiatives plan to turn in signatures by deadline
- Governor Manchin keeps Byrd's Senate seat vacant until the funeral is over
- Oregon petition drive deadline nears
- Stalled Medicaid funds determine shape of Mississippi budget
- Schwarzenegger wants $11 billion water bond pulled off ballot
- DeMaio open bidding initiative may have fallen short on signatures
- Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing: Day two
- South Dakota legislators end session with initiative reform bill approved
- Iowa legislators end session without passing initiative legislation
- Indiana legislators wrap-up session with no initiative legislation passed
- California's propositions thrust BP's Tuesday Count to 145
- Arkansas signature filing deadline around the corner
- Tennessee Legislature enacts Immigration law, ACLU urged veto
- KY Governor warns of possible $240 million budget shortfall
- WY Governor turns down $1 million federal health care grant
- Signatures filed in Massachusetts, but more hurdles on the way
- Nebraska ACLU seeks injunction on petition circulator law
- Implementation of voter-approved Maine Question 3 remains pending rail line negotiations
- North Dakota measure proposes revamping legislative redistricting
- Ohio petition drives come to a close, deadline only a day away
- Governor Christie calls for special session to pass "Cap 2.5"
- Arizona's secret ballot amendment takes on lawsuit
- Governor Manchin begins process to appoint successor to Senator Byrd
- Ohio supporters withdraw petitions for November slots vote
- California's November propositions get their numbers
- Governor appoints new judge to Eighth Judicial District court
- Rhode Island legislators end session without approving inititative legislation
- Wisconsin AG applauds Supreme Court ruling on Chicago gun ban
- Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing: Day one
- Lawsuit challenges Missouri health care measure
- Florida gubernatorial candidates back proposed class size amendment
- Long-time West Virginia US Senator Robert Byrd dies
- Battle between unions and business moves to local ballots in California
- "Costco Initiative" first to file signatures in Washington
- Fraud being claimed in Montana's I-161 initiative
- Nebraska recall initiative fails to collect signatures
- Four more initiatives added in last-minute California qualification
- Ann Frick joins 2nd District
- List of potential Chief Justices sent to Governor Lingle
- Former Hawaii Supreme Court justice passes away
- SCOTUS rules R-71 petition signatures can be made public
- Louisiana Legislative session ends, twelve constitutional amendments approved for fall voting
- David Stansbury will fill municipal court vacancy
- Gov. Christite says the Battle on "Cap 2.5" is the State v. Trenton politicians
- Thomas R. Lee confirmed to Utah's Supreme Court
- Maher appointed to Seventeenth Circuit Court
- Ohio health care amendment supporters shift effort to 2011
- Death sentence thrown out by the Arizona Supreme Court because of jury's misunderstanding
- Georgia SOS suing federal government over voter verification process
- Arizona officials to analyze ballot measures
- NH Legislature considers selling state assets to fill budget gap
- Gov. Lingle adds civil unions bill to potential veto list
- Governor McDonnell earns 63 percent approval rating
- Two major initiatives make the cut for California's November ballot
- Capistrano Unified recall election certified for November ballot
- Utah's high court says "yes" to e-signatures
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count soars to 135 certified measures
- Groups file lawsuit against a Nevada immigration initiative
- BP oil spill fuels yet another drilling ban proposal
- New Jersey lawmakers reach budget deal, avoid government shutdown
- Treadwell confirmed to federal court in Georgia
- Houston County gets a new district judge
- Sharia Law amendment causing controversy in Oklahoma
- Texas AG takes action to prevent "overreach" of EPA
- Minnesota SOS: Voting begins this week
- New Jersey lawmakers call for gambling summit before qualifying casino referendums
- New Jersey Senate President wants legislators to have last say on capping property taxes
- CNN hires former New York AG/Governor
- NC Senate unanimously passes Susie's Law
- Former PA representative sentenced for corruption
- Myerscough nominated to federal court in Illinois
- Former D.A. named to 22nd District
- Time down to zero as Montana initiative petition deadline arrives
- Nominees named for Utah 5th District Court
- Egan appointed to Linn County Court
- Felons in the Michigan legislature? Voters get a say
- No interim appointment to replace Judge Tobin
- Chief Justice Broderick to resign from N.H. Supreme Court
- Montana Secretary of State already tallying up signature count for initiatives
- West Virginia sees success in implementing online voting
- McConnell's nomination approved by Judiciary Committee
- No candidates for three Tarrant County court races
- Three candidates recommended for Licking County judgeship
- Schauer nominated to Westchester County Family Court
- Montana "Right to Life" initiative already turning in signatures day before deadline
- Delaware AG to return to work this month
- South Jersey lawmaker pushes for more "Cap 2.5" exemptions
- New California Judges Association president elected
- Initiative to give California legislators more time in office coming up short on signatures
- Judge clears way for Suarez recall vote
- South Carolina AG endorses State Rep. Nikki Haley for Governor
- Wisconsin judges may announce political party membership
- Candidates file for judgeships in Shelby County
- Rhode Island legislators approve bill to improve ballot access
- West Virginian legislators end session without passing initiative reforms
- Louisiana federal judges confirmed
- Pratt will join Indiana federal court
- Justice Ryan will retire from Arizona's Supreme Court
- Housley withdraws from 21st District race
- Superior Court Judge Gutman dies
- Four candidates apply to replace Camerer
- Ballotpedia's Ballot Measure Roundup: As certified measures rise, so do issues.
- Kettner backed for New Rochelle City Judge
- Nebraska legislators did not approve any initiative bills
- No citizen initiatives qualify for the Nevada 2010 ballot (updated)
- Colorado Governor signs two initiative bills into law
- Three measures added in Ballotpedia's Tuesday count
- Arizona lawmakers wrap up session with two initiative bills passed
- Marijuana activists in Colorado may go for full-out legalization in 2012
- Last days of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Governor Christie asks cabinet seceretaries to prepare for a government shutdown
- Governor Parnell signs initiative legislation into law
- Virginia Libertarians sue state over petition circulators
- Alabama man still seeking records on U.S. attorney's recusal
- Gov. Christie replaces Judicial Advisory Panel members
- Montana marijuana initiative gets approved for circulation
- Vermont GOP SOS candidates spar over public debate
- Worried horse track owners may mount veto petition drive in Ohio
- Bridgewater will not seek re-election
- Veterans bonds question on Alaska's November ballot
- Senate Committee advances two federal court candidates
- Nominees named for Utah 2nd District Court
- Virginia sees increasing demand for voting rights restoration
- Federal judge issues preliminary injunction against Colorado petition laws
- Days Three and Four of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Texas AG candidate claims victims pay for "rape kits"
- 15th District candidates file for upcoming election
- Candidates line up for Tulsa County judgeships
- Candidates file for 21st District Court judgeships
- Day Two of Swiss Briefing Tour
- Utah ethics initiative aims for the 2012 ballot
- Idaho voters will decide on tuition question
- New Mexico has two measure concerning veterans on ballot
- South Dakotans will see a thinner ballot for 2010
- Rhode Island casino amendment makes its way onto ballot
- Three Nevada initiatives drop 2010 ballot efforts
- Feland and Grossman advance to general election
- Rizzo nominated to fill vacancy in Monroe County
- Thomas to run for Troy City Court judgeship
- North Dakota launches new election website in time for primaries
- NC legislators seek to remove cap on oil spill damages
- Harrah's stalls vote on New Jersey sports betting amendment
- Constitution Party seeks to be fourth ballot qualified party in Wyoming
- Graves nominated to Fifth Circuit
- Supporters of Georgia SOS accuse opponent of intimidation
- State Senator requests Delaware AG Biden rule on legality of Obamacare
- Day One of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Iowa voters to decide on constitutional convention question
- Six year gap since voters saw ballot measures in Indiana
- Florida business executives launch fundraiser in opposition to Amendment 4
- Five years passed since West Virginia last had a statewide referendum
- California Primary Roundup - Harris, Cooley, and Dunn win big
- Five years since Kansas saw a constitutional amendment on ballot
- Three initiatives circulating in Arkansas
- Koh confirmed to federal judgeship
- Ring will not seek re-election
- Putnam County Court restructured
- Unofficial primary election results: California
- Restrictive ballot access bill passes South Carolina House
- Mississippi House holds hearings on oil spill, BP doesn't show
- Pennsylvania House approves two bills targeting illegal workers
- Unofficial primary election results: Nevada
- Unofficial primary election results: Montana
- Early results reveal approval of most Maine measures including a tax reform veto
- Colorado district judge to retire
- U.S. Supreme Court blocks Arizona clean election funding
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday count sees no certifications this week
- Four Massachusetts initiatives collecting additional signatures
- New federal law forcing Ohio to scramble on setting new bond election deadlines
- Maine Governor signs new bill involving paid petition circulators
- Nebraska Libertarians join lawsuit over signature requirements
- Alabama is top spender in judicial elections
- Retiring Colorado Supreme Court Justice impacted Colorado's initiative process
- Judge Schmidt announces retirement
- Mainers cast their ballots on tax reform and bond measures
- Montana alcohol initiative stops efforts
- Martin sworn in to Superior Court position
- Pugh not retired yet
- Swiss direct democracy briefing tour ready to kick off in Zurich
- Illinois changing campaign finance laws
- Former Wisconsin AG Lautenschlauger to help Hassett campaign
- Mary Adams Honored for Her Work Protecting Maine's Initiative & Referendum Process
- Walkley pursues re-election to District 21
- Maryland constitutional convention question shows historical 50-50 statistics
- Nevada petition drive deadline only a week away
- Missouri earnings tax initiative remains pending; receives funding boost
- Alaska property tax initiative falls short of 2012 ballot
- New Jersey legislators try to avert government shutdown
- Signatures filed to recall indicted San Jacinto council members
- Two redistricting initiatives likely to duke it out on California's November ballot
- New York AG Cuomo accepts nomination for governor
- Connecticut GOP AG candidate wins conservative endorsements
- Minnesota Legislators end session without passing initiative amendment
- Californians tweet their opinions during "Tweet a Prop"
- Five Wisconsin chief judges reappointed
- Washington liquor initiative challenges similar liquor initiative
- Governor signs bill to restructure Vermont courts
- Sen. Nichols seeks judgeship
- Montana's I-161 initiative draws allegations
- Oregon election officials reject thousands of lottery fund petition signatures
- Vanzi defeats Montoya in primary
- Ohio House approves proposed redistricting amendment
- South Carolina's Legislative session ends
- Maine Secretary of State finalizes Casino Ballot Question
- Rhode Island House sends ethics measure to Senate
- Colorado Chief Justice to retire
- Ring appointed to District Court
- Probate Judge Cook announces retirement
- King County Superior Court judge announces retirement
- Judicial Advisory Panel resigns in New Jersey
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs goes to court seeking $200 million from legislature
- NH Governor calls legislature into special session to deal with budget shortfall
- Alaska Supreme Court allows parental initiative to stay on ballot
- Alabama Primary Roundup - Strange upsets King, Anderson and Perkins go to run-off
- Michigan Senator prepares bills for possible constitutional convention
- Washington's filed measures grow in Ballotpedia's monthly initiative count
- Arizona marijuana initiative plants itself on November ballot
- Unofficial primary election results: Alabama
- Study argues that "Cap 2.5" worked in Massachusetts
- Number of Mayors supporting "Cap 2.5" amendment increases
- Congressional races more of the foucs of Virginia's June 8th primary
- Alabama primary set; propane measure up for vote
- Lehrmann appointed to Texas Supreme Court
- Uncertainty clouds Colorado's 2010 signature deadline
- Oklahoma Rainy Day Amendment sent to statewide ballot
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count slowly increases to 120
- Rasmuson and Vibeto seek Minot municipal judgeship
- Kentucky Legislature agrees to budget in special session
- Wyoming legislators to study prison alternatives
- Two candidates seek Greene County judgeship
- New poll shows more New Jerseyans disapprove of their teacher's union
July
- Virginia Secretary of Commonwealth throws out petition complaint
- Maine lawmaker proposes voter ID bill
- Hawaii same-sex couples sue Governor for equal rights
- Montague County judge found dead in home
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count sees action as certified measures increase to 167
- Opening reception highlights the beginning of 2010 Global Forum
- Suspended Arkansas judge defends actions at ethics violation hearing
- Vaudreuil recommended to federal judgeship in Wisconsin
- Gonzales to replace Judge Grant in Bernalillo County
- Louisiana's last closed Primary race
- California's Prop 14 opponents file lawsuit
- Casino backers in Oregon announce ballot access lawsuit
- I-1107 certified in Washington
- Karla Staheli appointed Juvenile Court Judge
- Phillips County judge resigns
- Governor McDonnell looks to sell off ABC stores to fix roads
- Term limits proposition qualifies for February 2012 ballot in California
- Obama names four federal court nominees in late July
- Alabama lawmakers do not pass any initiative bills
- Altman appointed to Skamania County Superior Court
- Oklahoma AG narrowly defeated in Gubernatorial Primary
- North Carolina Supreme Court set to hear ballot access case
- Part I of the Oregon non-tribal casino initiative falls short, Part II makes the cut
- Maine legislators approve three initiative bills
- Nearly all Washington State initiative bills die in committee
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains steadily above 160 despite lawsuits
- Complaints arise of illegal advertisements in campaign against Alaska's Ballot Measure 2
- North Carolina federal court delays ballot access hearing
- Arizona Judge rules ballot wording fair in Prop 302
- Kansas AG argues out-of-state circulator ban is unconstitutional
- Three finalists chosen to replace Judge Carr
- Utah lawmakers approve one initiative bill during session
- Tennessee legislators stop three initiative bills
- Justice Sanders faces two challengers for Supreme Court seat
- Candidates for the 7th District Court
- Florida's Education Association files lawsuit to block Amendment 8
- Maryland's O'Malley appoints nine to Maryland courts
- Four appointed to Utah's Second Judicial District
- Missouri Litigators Honored for Work to Protect Initiative Campaign's First Amendment Rights
- Candidates for Heber City Justice Court position chosen
- Delaware Superior Court judge rules on Libertarian multiparty election filing
- Another Florida measure bites the dust, Amendment 3 off the ballot
- Colorado Fourth District judge to retire next year
- Oregon redistricting amendment supporters challenge the state's signature laws
- Submitting arguments for and against Arizona measures passes
- SQ 153 removed from Oklahoma ballot
- Filing fees preventing independents from running in W. Va. special election
- South Dakota high court upholds Amendment K ballot summary
- Lingle nominates Katherine Grace Leonard as Hawaii Chief Justice
- 4 Missouri initiatives have total sigs tallied
- Governor Christie aims to overhaul gaming industry in New Jersey
- Judge punished for tire-deflation
- Georgia Primary Roundup - Landslides and Runoffs
- Legislators stop initiative legislation in Hawaii
- Florida legislators do not pass initiative legislation during a short session
- Tani Cantil-Sakauye nominated for California Chief Justice
- Delaware legislators do not pass initiative legislation
- Florida oil drilling special session abruptly ends with no vote
- Candidates to replace Judge Gutierrez narrowed down to three
- Final three candidates for Hamilton County judgeship chosen
- Richard Brown appointed to 20th Circuit
- Nourse nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals
- Chief Justice Marshall to retire from Massachusetts high court
- Judge Parkin moves to Orem City court
- North Dakota Libertarians sue Secretary of State
- Missouri health care measure cleared for August vote, no appeal sought
- Michigan district judge suspended
- Judge Clancy Smith appointed to Court of Criminal Appeals
- Judge Campbell, facing claims of misconduct, resigns
- Citizen initiatives thrust Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 161
- Judge Downing to resign
- Lawsuits hit Florida, Amendment 3 hearing this week
- Mike Green recommended for federal judgeship in New York
- Lawsuit filed to block personhood initiative from Mississippi ballot
- Kagan confirmed by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Florida Supreme Court to hear redistricting cases
- Three initiatives certified for the 2010 ballot in Montana (Updated)
- Former Nebraska Chief Justice dies
- W. Virginia legislators approve special election reform bill before deadline
- West Virginia House passes special election reform
- In Oklahoma State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Michigan agency fails to report $41 million in stimulus funds
- Montana counties turn in initiative signatures to Secretary of State
- Secret ballot compromised in New Mexico and other states
- Governor McDonnell restores voting rights to 506 felons
- New State Court judge appointed
- Attorney appointed to Anchorage Superior Court
- Wis. Assembly candidate questions AFSCME submitting petitions on his behalf
- I-1098 income tax initiative qualifies in State of Washington
- Tennessee early voting begins today for Primary
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says
- Michigan Tea Party leaders challenge ballot petitions
- Moon appoints four judges in Hawaii
- Wyoming Governor threatens to sell national park land
- Stimulus recipients fail to report funds
- NH Department of Education fails to report stimulus records
- Five nominated by Obama for District Courts
- Legislative question on ballot in New Mexico
- Delaware AG will go unchallenged in November
- Iowa Secretary of State incumbent faces competition in 2010 election
- Alabama SOS to be decided on in 2010
- Federal court strikes down non-partisan judicial races
- Indiana to hold Senate and House elections in 2010
- NH Governor orders all state departments to cut budgets by 5 percent
- Question of marriage seen in Idaho in the past
- Wisconsin recall group questions mass mailer by suburban-Milwaukee Mayor
- Governor Lingle appoints 3 to circuit courts
- More state employees in New Jersey are retiring in response to "Cap 2.0"
- Chief Justice George will retire from California bench
- Vermont legislators fail to pass initiative legislation
- Mississippi Legislators do not pass recall law
- Oregon legislators approve two initiative bills during special session
- Lawmakers in Oklahoma do not approve initiative bills
- South Carolina's recent history rich with ballot measures
- Healthcare issue will not be place before Kansas voters
- W. Virginia special election draft legislation released
- Arizona judge set to decide if a measure's description is misleading
- Virginia mayor Holley achieves dubious distinction: Most recalled politician in the United States
- Oregon city required to accept anti-tax petition
- North Dakota's petition drive deadline is only weeks away
- Unofficial runoff election results: Alabama
- Federal government pays Montana counties for non-taxable land
- DOJ/Minnesota SOS accused of ignoring voter fraud in Franken victory
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count surpasses the 150 mark
- Gov. Christie refuses to join lawsuit to overturn federal sports betting ban
- Replacement sought for former Justice Court Judge Beesley
- Groups from all sides in Alaska are opposing Proposition 1
- Judge to hear challenge to Missouri health care measure
- With lawsuit filed, arguments to be heard for Arizona ballot measure
- South Dakota supporters prepare campaign for medical marijuana
- Alaska Supreme Court rules against publicly funded elections
- Voter sentiment in California swings against marijuana legalization
- Vermont AG named Sixth Worst in the Nation by CEI
- Global Forum on direct democracy set to start on July 30
- Wyoming excise tax initiative stopped in the Senate
- Connecticut AG named Third Worst in the Nation by CEI
- Candidates for governor urge override of casino veto
- Denver unveils ballot-tracking service
- Maryland Constitution one of the longest in the country
- Retirements aplenty in Colorado judiciary
- Questions surround Montana hunting initiative
- Stilling appointed to Waukesha County Circuit Court
- Sutkiewicz appointed to Sheboygan County Circuit Court
- Illinois Gov. and Lt. Gov. candidates to run together in primaries
- Federal judge Echols to retire
- Virginia ballot measures were consistent over the last decade
- W. Virginia legislative special session set for July 15th
- KY Governor announces plan to furlough state workers, saving $24 million
- Massachusetts Biomass proposal happily pulled off ballot by supporters
- Gableman case discontinued
- 11 seek to replace the late Judge Stautberg
- Utah establishes interim e-signature rule for initiatives & referendums
- Miami federal judge to assume senior status
- Judge Florom removed from bench
- BREAKING: Governor Manchin's legal counsel calls W. Virginia legislators into special session
- Maine ballot measure order set for November 2 ballot
- Florida special session to ban offshore drilling scheduled for mid-July
- W. Virginia AG opinion reveals current law on special elections is unclear
- Florida judge boots Amendment 7 off the ballot
- BREAKING: W. Virginia AG calls for Special Election to fill Byrd seat
- ACLU joins Georgia voter verification suit
- O'Brien challenges Finkle for King County judgeship
- Judge Mackey retires from District Court
- New chief judge for Kentucky Court of Appeals
- Flaws in West Virginia election law exposed after Senator Byrd's death
- Florida Innocence Commission established
- Finalists named for Boehm vacancy
- Final Massachusetts initiative filing deadline arrives
- New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree to compromise on "Cap 2.5"
- West Virginia Governor announces plan to fill Robert Byrd's Senate seat
- State budget advisory question heads to some Nevada county ballots
- Colorado district judge from Weld County to retire
- Lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against controversial Arizona immigration law
- Gov. Lingle vetoes civil unions bill, legislature won't challenge
- Florida voters challenge proposed health care amendment
- Tobacco tax measure heading to California's 2012 ballot
- Texas AG calls upon President Obama to "step up" on immigration
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reaches a stalemate
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up by one to 146 certified measures
- No citizen initiatives for the Michigan 2010 ballot
- Schwarzenegger announces 17 appointments
- Six initiatives file signatures in Oregon
- Gov. Rendell signs budget, some key details still remain
- Filling the vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court
- Joel Marker to fill vacancy on Utah bankruptcy court
- Judge Barnes to run for District 367 judgeship
- Judge Lewis retiring
- Judge Ozzi sworn in as Court of Claims judge
- Judge Allen reaches age of mandatory retirement
- NC state budget approved on schedule for the first time since 2003
- Hawaii to experiment with publicly funded elections
- As deadline arrives, Nebraska sees no initiative signatures filed
- Nebraska federal judge upholds laws on petition circulators and ballot access
- On day of deadline, no initiative signatures filed in Arizona
- Initiative petition deadlines arrive in Oregon and Washington (update)
- New Jersey lawmakers begin special session on "Cap 2.5"
- Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing: Day four
- Nebraska signature deadline arrives on Friday
- Arizona signature filing deadline is Thursday
- New Hampshire legislators end session without passing initiative legislation
- Connecticut legislators defeat campaign finance legislation for referendum groups
- Federal judge upholds Nevada distribution requirement, strikes down circulator's oath
- Arizona secret ballot measure taken off the ballot
- Workers' Comp Initiative second to file in Washington state
- Virginia's new law to improve delivery of military and absentee ballots takes effect
- North Carolina one step closer to voting on sheriff question
- Agreement deters Ohio livestock care initiative from ballot
- Elena Kagan's confirmation hearing: Day three
- New York Legislators end session with no initiative bills passed
- Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds 2006 referendum on gay marriage
August
- Alabama senate incumbents: can they find a challenger
- Kinser appointed chief justice
- Minnesota SOS urges military voters to apply now for absentee ballots
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count inches up to 171 certified measures (updated)
- PA state senator seeks to standardize ballot access requirements
- Federal lawsuit challenges Wyoming marriage law
- Nebraska ballot contains economic amendment
- Healthcare question fails to make New Mexico ballot
- Controversial secret ballot issue hits South Carolina
- KY Senate President Williams expected to announce run for Governor
- Indiana Property Tax Cap Amendment endured rocky road to ballot
- Keever recommended to fill vacant North Carolina House seat
- Idaho Representative's prediction of Idaho ballot dead on
- Mississippi legislators ban synthetic marijuana in special session
- NH House subcommittee studies marijuana legalization
- EXCLUSIVE: Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - 6 offices in play
- Three nominees chosen to fill Justice Court vacancy
- EXCLUSIVE: Ballotpedia AG Race Tracker - 8 contests up in the air
- Colorado health care measure cleared for statewide vote
- Texas AG challenging Obama administration drilling moratorium
- Justice Weaver steps down from Michigan Supreme Court
- Randy Birch appointed to Heber City Justice Court
- Oklahomans will decide on English as official language
- 10 states seek waivers from compliance with MOVE Act
- Brisbois appointed federal magistrate judge for Minnesota
- Vermont Primary Roundup - Condos and Gibbs crush in SOS races
- Florida Primary Roundup - Scott/Bondi upset McCollum/Kottkamp, Gelber sweeps Aronberg
- Illinois candidates propose combining treasurer, comptroller
- Over $600K poured in to pass Arizona health care measure
- Alabama voters to see four statewide measures in November
- Immigration may appear on future Arkansas ballot
- Liquor privatization battle brewing in Virginia
- Primary roundup from August 24, 2010
- Measure 1 fails, Measure 2 passes in Alaska primary election
- In Hughson, California, the vote is overwhelming to recall 3 members of the city council
- Colorado high court finalists named
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 170 ballot questions
- Oregon casino initiative supporters move ahead without constitutional amendment
- Arlington County Democrats unanimously endorse all of Virginia's referendums
- Two ballot measures to meet their fate as Alaska's Primary Election arrives
- Thigpen joins North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Missouri state representative files lawsuit after losing the primary
- Hawaii legislators use $16 million from emergency 911 fund to balance the budget
- Virginia still clings onto one-term limit policy for Governors
- Nationally, state legislative term limits impact 6% of seats up in 2010
- U.S. Justice Department approves GA voter verification system
- Connecticut AG accused of lying about accepting PAC money
- California lawmakers race to the finish to get initiative bills passed
- Missouri court reviews real estate tax measure for 2010 ballot
- Vacancy on Arizona's high court draws 13 candidates
- W.Va Secretary of State to review early voting procedures
- New Hampshire representative resigns over comments about Palin
- Lee County candidates prepare for primary
- North Dakota Secretary of State confirms pharmacy initiative won't appear on ballot (updated)
- Loophole allows New York AG to accept donation from targeted firm
- Justice Johnson re-elected to Supreme Court
- Sinha appointed to 360th District
- Judge Welbaum to retire
- Finalists chosen for two judgeships of the 4th District
- Delaware AG misspells name in Facebook ad
- Two candidates for Cicero town justice to compete in primary
- Montana Supreme Court allows ballot initiative to remain on ballot
- Last minute ballot challenge awaits Virginia lawsuit
- Chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals to step down
- In Michigan House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Michigan State Senate facing heavy turnover due to term limits
- In Nevada House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In California State Legislature, Democrats are more impacted by term limits than Republicans
- In Nevada State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In Missouri State House of Representatives, more Republicans than Democrats feel impact of term limits
- Is the tea party movement impacting state legislative elections? Study announced
- Gov. Christie heads off criticism over NJ gay marriage case.
- In Missouri State Senate, more Republicans than Democrats feel impact of term limits
- South Dakota's 2010 ballot question guide is now available
- Pharmacy initiative supporters continue to seek spot on North Dakota ballot
- Senators accuse U.S. Justice Department of not enforcing MOVE Act
- Six nominees named to fill Florida's Fifth Circuit Court vacancy
- Nominating commission recommends lawyers for Colorado 8th District vacancy
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count makes the leap to 170 certified measures
- Initiative process proposed in Kansas
- Federal judge throwns out ban on non-resident circulators in Kansas
- Missouri city officials file lawsuit to block earnings tax measure
- Are lobbyists as much of a threat to the I&R process as the legislatures
- Ohio Secretary of State candidates want more scrutiny for ballot wording
- Cabell County Chief Judge to retire
- Fellerhoff appointed to Hamilton County judgeship
- Missouri judge upholds "puppy mill" ballot language
- Illinois Gov. Quinn proposes citizen initiative changes
- Michigan activists support amendment to ban Great Lakes oil drilling
- Wisconsin Supreme Court halts issue ad law
- Marijuana question absent from Arkansas ballot
- In the last ten years, only three initiatives made Idaho ballot
- Taylor County judge to retire
- Unions ask judge to take the Adachi Initiative off the ballot
- California AG double-dipping state pension program
- Delaware AG resolves Delaware City election dispute
- Judge keeps Washington R-71 petition signers' names sealed
- Texas AG sues BP over emissions
- Utah ethics initiative supporters report they met 2012 requirements
- Wyoming chief federal judge to retire
- Governor Schwarzenegger announces five judicial appointments
- Arizona House term limits create vacancies
- Decision to be announced in North Carolina ballot access case
- Fines placed upon Alaska Ballot Measure 1 supporters
- Arizona State Senate Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Ohio State Rep. Garrison represented BISC at the Global Forum
- Federal judge refuses to issue stay on Prop 8 ruling
- Pennsylvania house incumbents dominate ballot
- Two judicial appointees approved by confirmation committee
- Utah judicial selection rules change
- Total count of Alabama statewide measures not solidified just yet
- Iowa house incumbents dominate ballot
- Nevada assembly incumbents dominate ballot
- Healthcare issue sweeping nation is absent in Maryland
- Iowa senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Wisconsin federal judge delays settlement of issue advoacy lawsuit
- Pennsylvania Senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Nevada senate incumbents face challengers on ballot
- Term extension up for debate in New Mexico
- Arizona's Proposition 108 makes a reappearing act on the ballot
- Ohio Supreme Court votes for judicial election rule changes
- Lively primaries for both parties in Vermont SOS campaign
- Judge Clark to be Chief Justice
- Senate to vote on Stranch's nomination on Sept. 13
- Kobayashi appointed Maui District Court judge
- Judge Neilson to retire at the end of the year
- Mayes County special judge to retire
- Los Angeles Superior Court judge to retire in November
- Connecticut Primary Roundup - Dean, Merrill sweep
- Three candidates file for judgeship of doomed district court
- Ohio House partisan balance may hinge on term limits
- Opponents of Alaska Ballot Measure 2 won't debate issue
- All but 7 South Dakota state reps face opposition
- Georgia Primary Runoff Roundup - Deal, Sinkfield pull off upsets; Olens crushes
- Many open seats but only one primary challenge in South Dakota State Senate elections
- 2012 NGA meeting to be held in Virginia
- In Colorado House elections, most races include incumbents
- Massachusetts House incumbents dominate ballot
- Massachusetts senate incumbents dominate ballot
- In Colorado Senate elections, incumbents play a significant role
- In Maine House of Representatives, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equally
- How will term limits impact Ohio elections
- South Dakota term limits create 8 open state representative seats
- In Maine State Senate, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equaly
- In Colorado House of Representatives, Democrats are hit by term limits
- In Florida House, Republicans are more affected by term limits than Democrats
- Term limits affect 4 South Dakota state senators
- In Colorado State Senate, term limits spare most incumbents
- In Florida State Senate, Republicans are more affected by term limits than Democrats
- Nebraska gets 'F' in initiative process, says think tank
- Rhode Island casino measure's luck runs out as deadline passes to place it on ballot
- Former Superior Court judge banned from judicial office
- WI Elections Authorities reach settlement in lawsuit over disclosure rules
- Pamela Washington appointed to Anchorage District Court
- Radda appointed to Circuit Court
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is unshaken at 167 certified measures
- In Montana House, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats
- In Montana Senate, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats
- New Jersey leaders meet at gaming summit in Atlantic City
- Arizona Legislature back at work due to Proposition 108
- Oregon citizens panel prepares to review ballot measures for November election
- California legislature yanks Prop 18, the water bond, from November ballot
- Connecticut GOP AG candidate's husband arrested in sign altercation
- Fuller contests Judge Punch for Orleans County judgeship
- Kristen Mickey appointed to County Court
- No ballot measures certified in New Jersey for 2010
- Judge Eiler suspended for "rudeness"
- Petition signed to remove superior court judge from ballot
- Grassroots group files emergency injunction on campaign finance rule
- Idaho Supreme Court suspends attorney's ability to disqualify judges
- Democratic AG candidate involved in hit-and-run accident
- Florida's high court scheduled to rule on health care amendment ballot status
- August 5, 2010: A busy day for the U.S. Senate
- Governor Manchin is target of a federal investigation
- Two initiatives meet North Dakota petition drive deadline
- Alaska senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Five Colorado district judges recommended for retention by judicial evaluation commissions
- Massachusetts Lawmakers end session without passing initiative legislation
- Kentucky state workers file lawsuit to stop mandatory furloughs
- Wyoming incumbents criticized for using state vehicles for campaigning
- Immigration law shaping up to be a big issue of Mississippi's 2011 elections
- Three candidates seek King County judgeship
- New Hampshire commission meets to discuss selling state assets
- Tennessee election results: 2010
- Bluffdale and Herriman justice court nominees announced
- Elena Kagan to become Supreme Court's 112th justice
- Day Five marks the end of the 2010 Global Forum
- Minor-party candidates in Pennsylvania meet with difficulties
- North Carolina Governor signs ethics reform bill into law
- Kansas Primary Roundup - Kobach, Biggs, Schmidt easily secure nominations
- Federal judge overturns California's Proposition 8
- Day 4 of Global Forum highlights how direct democracy can affect policy.
- Unofficial primary election results: Kansas
- Unofficial primary election results: Missouri
- Missouri's voters approve Proposition C (updated)
- Chief Justice Davis retires from Kansas high court
- Missouri election officials certify 2 of 4 initiative petitions for November ballot
- Demand for probe into Minnesota Voter Fraud expands
- Signatures for only two initiatives submitted in Colorado
- Connecticut AG to probe internet e-book deals
- Realtors in Missouri plan to sue SOS Carnahan over signature rejection
- Voters head to polls in Missouri to weigh in on Prop C
- Day Three of the 2010 Global Forum
- Signatures filed in Colorado to qualify anti-Obamacare initiative for ballot
- South Carolina rainy day amendment slated to be on November ballot
- Day 2 of Global forum highlights issues in the U.S. initiative process
- Three nominees remain to fill Boehm vacancy
- Day One of the 2010 Global Forum
September
- 2010: year of the independents
- Of his opponent, gubernatorial candidate says, "He's my friend. He'll be my friend after the election"
- Closing hours of California gubernatorial race get more intense, if that's even possible
- Gov. Manchin appoints 8 new judicial advisors
- Proposed amendment to set deadline for Senate judicial confirmations
- Incoming Nebraskan government will face $750 million shortfall
- Marathon County Circuit Court judge to retire
- Judge Chimes to run for Supreme Court
- Judge Landau to retire from Court of Appeals
- Four new judges appointed to Colorado courts
- Early voting begins in Wyoming
- At least four measures proposed in Kansas fail to make ballot
- Mississippi legislators hold hearings on proposed immigration laws
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures
- NC state senator to resign, take position as secretary of revenue
- As registration deadlines loom, new state website gains traffic
- Battle heating up in Connecticut over judges' lack of furlough days
- Third parties win key victory in Tennessee
- Voting machines may entrench parties, confuse voters
- Federal judges Walker and Jack to retire in 2011
- Arkansas Issue 2 comes under fire in lawsuit
- Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010
- Gathering reveals worries and curiosity over crowded Arizona ballot
- New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election
- Rhode Island incumbents struggle in state legislative primary
- Governor Parkinson has three to choose from for Kansas high court
- Four attorneys appointed to Connecticut Superior Court
- Thomas Nave appointed Juneau District Court judge
- Eight senate incumbents run unopposed in November
- Niemi appointed Boynton municipal judge, despite controversy
- Judge Cullen to retire
- Kentucky House Republicans put forth 2011 agenda
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count reveals 155 questions for November's ballot
- Delaware House Republicans reveal "Pledge to Delaware"
- West Virginia Supreme Court rules petition signatures are public records
- Dem. Chairman alleges GOP candidate voter fraud
- North Dakota officials analyze Measure 1's impact on spending
- Tennessee federal judge finds 3rd party requirements unconstitutional
- Oregon signature gatherers indicted on fraud charges
- Louisiana early voting ends, state gears up for October 2 election
- Lazio is out in New York, but will it matter
- Judges McCafferty and Terry indicted, replaced
- Senior Judge Zetusky dies
- Higher turnout in Hawaii, but few upsets
- Early voting starts Tuesday for Ohioans
- Support declines for Prop 25, holds steady for marijuana
- Skavdahl to become federal magistrate
- Retiring Circuit Judge may not be replaced
- Governor chooses Davis for Hernando County judgeship
- Five attorneys seek to replace Campbell in Van Wert
- Municipal Judge Taylor to resign
- Morey appointed Chief District Court judge
- Insley to join municipal court after much debate
- Jones and Justus nominated for Superior Court judgeships
- Three new judges assigned to Superior Courts
- New adult drug court in Montana
- Continued analysis of ballot measures reveals emphasis on spending issues
- ABC News elections expert sees voter discontent as key to elections
- Senate Judiciary Committee approves seven nominees
- Governor Christie to stump for GOP gubernatorial candidates
- New York AG caught lying about voting for Bloomberg
- O'Connor supports Nevada judges amendment
- Governor to lift state park alcohol ban
- Personhood supporters file suit against Colorado's Blue Book
- Schweitzer says marijuana law is far off track
- GOP could gain redistricting powers in Michigan
- Former Illinois GOP Leaders Predict 2010 Repeat of 1994
- Connecticut AG candidates set debate date
- Seven nominees vie to replace District Judge Erickson
- Wisconsin's Republican Party files official complaint alleging coordination over union organizer's comments
- Vermont bumps Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 175
- New Judges appointed to Districts 2A and 5A
- Missouri earnings tax measure remains on the ballot; challenge rejected
- Democratic AG candidate in Wisconsin faces law license review
- Indiscreet union organizer's comments spell trouble for Tom Barrett's campaign
- Circuit Judge Holland dies of heart attack
- Herriman Justice Court gets new judge
- Scott Becker joins 219th District Court
- Washington State AG will argue to entire 9th Circuit to uphold state's felon voting ban.
- Washington State AG files appeal over felon voting ban
- GOP candidate leads by double digits in Georgia AG race
- Colorado Secretary of State ponders options on "cure" provision
- Fast facts about Oklahoma's 2010 ballot measures
- Thomas Kilbride to replace Fitzgerald as Chief Justice
- Judge Schwab to retire
- Thomas North appointed presiding judge
- Class size amendment appeal moves forward to Florida Supreme Court
- One MA House incumbent loses in primary
- Ballotpedia begins analysis of 2010 ballot measures
- Vermont voting age requirements are up for a vote this November
- Washington State AG appeals campaign finance ruling
- Lack of candidates leaves Texas voters with little choice in November
- Governor McDonnell proposes 4 day work week for state employees
- Gubernatorial primaries wind down, with big implications for November
- Meg Whitman sets new record for campaign spending
- Puppets and Presidents in California's gubernatorial race
- Citizen initiatives make rare appearances on Utah ballots
- South Dakota smoking ban supporters launch campaign efforts
- Nevada's 2010 ballot - all about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes
- Maine casino initiative campaigns begin to form
- Obama nominates five for the federal courts - again
- Judge Kolkoski announces retirement
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count holds steady at 174 as ballots are finalized
- 2011 Mississippi gubernatorial election begins to take shape
- State legislative commission studies the death penalty in New Hampshire
- Final day of multi-state primaries awaits voters in 7 states and DC
- Wyoming Governor says state law does not allow for regulation of greenhouse gases
- ACLU threats Hawaii Senate with lawsuit over invocation practice
- Request to block California from implementing Prop 14 denied
- Chief Justice Fitzgerald retiring from Illinois high court
- Thirteen candidates narrowed to nine for seat on Arizona's high court
- Stranch confirmed to Sixth District Appeals Court
- Judge McCully retires from the Juvenile Court
- Public forums kick off in Arizona as election day nears
- Florida Amendment 8 clears legal hurdle; teachers union to appeal
- Colorado Secretary of State proposes changes in rules to "curing" initiatives
- Vermont AG requested to investigate Republican Governors Association
- Beau Biden officially secures second term as Delaware AG
- West Virginia Supreme Court hears appeal on petition signatures
- Two new judges on Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court
- Judge Riva retires
- Possible Cost to Recall Suttle: $900,000
- Hawley appointed to Winnebago County Circuit Court
- Appointment of Maine's Governor's chief legal counel approved by state lawmakers
- Louisiana district judge resigns from case involving slaying of prison guard
- District Judge Moorhead appointed as chief judge of the Colorado 5th Judicial District
- Connecticut AG leads by 9 points in Senate race
- Minnesota SOS asks residents to vote in honor of veterans
- Ruling releases Washington initiative petitions
- Maryland judge stops fake ballot from being circulated
- Alaska's voter pamphlets to be available in October
- Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments on Voter ID
- Judge Farmer turns 70, prepares to retire
- November ballot measures in Alabama lend a local flavor
- Wisconsin election officials reach deal with feds on military voting
- In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes
- Judge Stern temporarily appointed to New Jersey Supreme Court
- PA Supreme Court to rule on residency requirement for collecting ballot signatures
- New Jersey lawmakers propose internet voting for military and overseas voters
- NC Supreme Court to determine governor's powers during a fiscal emergency
- Governor Ritter appoints Monica Marquez to Colorado Supreme Court
- State legislative elections come into national focus
- Texas AG challenger accuses Greg Abbott of shifting immigration opinion
- North Dakota officials finalize 2010 ballot following court ruling
- Arizona county prepares for passage of medical marijuana measure
- Governor McDonnell announces ABC privatization plan
- Federal judge strikes down contribution limits on Washington ballot issues
- Judge Walker retires from District 96
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count totals 174 certified measures for 2010
- Missouri real estate taxation amendment certified, appeal dropped
- Florida Supreme Court officially strikes Amendment 3, 7 and 9 from ballot
- As Voter Registration Month Begins in Ohio, Absentees Express Concerns
- Georgia SOS urges voters to register by October 4th
- 4 Ohio Voters file lawsuit against absentee balloting procedures
- Gamon appointed to 8th Judicial District
- Juvenile court judge dies in fall
- Terry Fox appointed to Colorado Court of Appeals
- Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council releases October amendment guide
- In Arkansas House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In Arkansas State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Oklahoma Ethics Commission fines ballot activist $500
- New Mexico Secretary of State proposes ballot protection law
- Kentucky measure proposed to keep state a 'happy hunting ground'
- Special Arkansas runoff election for Stone County sheriff thrownout by Pulaksi County circuit judge
- Kevin Joyce resigns Illinois state house seat
- Justice Hargrave to retire from Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Number of Maine ballot questions for 2010 slightly above average
- No citizen initiatives scheduled to appear on Utah 2010 ballot
- Tennessee November amendment sees little campaigning
- Another Montana initiative sees legal action for removal
- Colorado bail bond measure qualifies for November 2010 ballot
- Missouri court thrusts real estate amendment onto the 2010 ballot
- Iowa students get a taste of democracy with mock ballot measures
- Iowa 2010 news
October
- Ten cities facing the worst of the pension crisis
- Absentee vote fraud alleged in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Bedrosian named Chief Judge
- Steiner announces retirement from Pierce County Court
- District Judge Vassar to retire
- White Expected To Win Big, Again, In Illinois SOS Race
- Tough economy has some surprising people looking to get their old jobs back
- Governors' races end on November 2nd, unless they don't
- Automated call controversy hits Nevada Question 1
- GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections
- Voters in 57 California school districts to decide on over $4 billion in bonds
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southeast ballot measures
- Judicial Nominating Commission selects nominees to fill Indiana Tax Court vacancy
- West Virginia Early Voting nearing its end
- Virginia's electronic voter verficiation system may have glitches
- Quorum within reach of Indiana Senate Republicans
- New Circuit Court Judge in Minnehaha
- Money in the bank and foot in the mouth
- Judge Leatherman appointed to Van Wert Municipal Court
- What to expect from Ballotpedia election coverage on November 2
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is set and steady for November 2
- Louisiana wraps up early voting for November election
- Gov. Carcieri nominates five to state courts
- Illinois state lawmakers discuss election trends
- Mississippians have until October 30 to vote absentee
- Investigation of alleged voter fraud in Kentucky
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2
- Judge Fox to retire after 40 years
- Michael Stine to retire from Schuylkill County judgeship
- Judge Oesterle to retire at the end of the year
- In Georgia, home is where the fight is
- Smallest state could make political waves on November 2nd
- Myths and realities of Constitutional Conventions discussed in Washington D.C.
- James Hovey appointed to District Court
- Reno Municipal Court judge dies in car crash
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures
- In Colorado, efforts to convince a candidate to leave the race may have broken the law
- New Jersey pushes Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 184
- New York governor's race finally gets a debate
- Ballot measure activists challenge Florida's campaign finance laws
- Small number of Illinois military ballots effected by delays
- Herbert appoints two judges to Utah's Third District Court
- Judge Healy retires from District Court
- Judge Abramson resigns from the Family Court
- Judge Holmer announces retirement
- Judge Holderness to retire
- Pundits opine on 2010's naughty and nice ballot measures
- Pennsylvania Senate wraps up last work day before the election
- South Dakota judge suspended
- Wyoming legislative elections likely to be uneventful in 2010
- Gay marriage groups fund state legislative candidates
- North Dakota fielding a slim ballot with only 2 measures
- Oregon voters see another heavy ballot for 2010
- Handful of Illinois counties miss military ballot deadline, GOP threatens lawsuit
- Wisconsin Supreme Court deadlocked on Milwaukee sick leave case
- Vermont GOP SOS candidate receives ticket for accident
- Supporters say Idaho measure would add flexibility to UI
- Supporters voice their opinions of Alaska Proposition B
- Arkansas issues heating up as election nears
- Citizen initiatives: Success and failure in 2010
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Washington campaign finance laws
- Early voting begins in North Carolina
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Midwest ballot measures
- Supreme Court case to affect Mississippi immigration law
- Marijuana may boost turnout for Democrats
- Rhode Island board of elections lowers candidate fine
- Feds launch investigation on Illinois military and overseas ballots
- Personhood supporters pursue appeal against Colorado's Blue Book
- SC Election Officials Seek Uniform Schedule
- GOP Connecticut AG candidate supports "nullifying" laws
- Kentucky candidate remains on ballot despite ineligibility
- Count Judge Olson to retire
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is unshaken at 183 questions
- NY State Board of Elections settle with feds on MOVE Act
- Bi-partisan Prosecution Selected in Case Against White
- Early voting begins in West Virginia
- Brother of Minnesota SOS launches new PAC
- Virginia elections officials expect 40% turnout for November election
- Judge Eveloff appointed District Court judge
- Oklahoma Supreme Court justice dies
- North Carolina experiments with "instant runoff voting"
- Judge Sparks receives award
- Municipal Court race stirs up controversy
- Massachusetts to have advisory marijuana measures in selected municipalties on the November ballot
- Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up CO, IA, and KS
- Ohio SOS opponents debate Spanish-language ballots
- Bay State Independent candidate sues former staffers
- Wisconsin AG Candidates talk issues during first debate
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southwest ballot measures
- Carhart confirmed to Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Mitt Romney Stumps for GOP AG candidate in Georgia
- Racy Paladino E-mails Topic of Discourse in New York AG race
- So-called GOP candidate challenges Illinois House Speaker
- Governor appoints five for Pennsylvania courts
- Colorado Republicans have a minor problem.
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count holds steady as campaigns get into full swing (UPDATED)
- Jerry Brown may have violated U.S. sanctions against Cuba
- Republicans Raring to Reclaim Iowa State House
- Gov. Christie campaigns in Iowa nearly one year before Iowa caucuses
- Special session is on, McDonnell's ABC privatization plan approved
- Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level
- Four lawmakers among eleven indicted in Alabama bingo controversy
- Governor Christie comes to Wisconsin to campaign for fellow candidates
- Louisiana votes, both Amendments approved
- Proposed bill would allow retired Supreme Court justices to hear cases
- Mahoney joins 29th Judicial District Court
- Ninth Circuit upholds Alaska's merit selection process
- Obama nominates Halligan and Reyna to federal judgeships
- WI Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on sick leave referendum
- Ballotpedia AG Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up AZ, GA, KS, and OH
- Virginia uses electronic poll books for 2010 elections
- Three candidates remain for Arizona Supreme Court
- In nationally notorious Bell, recall organizers have enough signatures
November
- Two longtime Circuit Court judges retire
- District Judge White dies
- Former Lieutenant Governor seeks Oklahoma Supreme Court appointment
- Two Montgomery County judges to retire at the end of 2010
- Tennessee House GOP selects first female speaker in state history
- With control of both chambers in New Hampshire, Republicans nominate new leadership
- After nearly losing House on election night, Democrats in New Mexico elect leadership
- Rhode Island Senate holds December session to consider judicial nominees
- Idaho airport: No projects anticipated after amendment passage
- Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP
- Recall effort approved for petition circulation in Walsh County
- Hawaiians elect Board of Education members for the last time
- Gov. Elect-Walker and GOP Legislators want lame duck session stopped
- Tea Party founder fights for additional Republican seat
- Appeal filed on Arkansas Issue 2
- Change is on the way for Massachusetts legislative leadership
- Missouri judicial reform efforts revisited
- Injunction on Oklahoma SQ 755 bars certification, for now
- Pennsylvania Governor-elect Corbett plans to hit the ground running
- Immigration bill makes its way to Colorado
- Californians approve $3.7 billion in school bond propositions on November 2 ballot
- Bosma to name Democrats as committee chairs
- Special election set for Iowa Senate seat
- Another statewide recount puts Minnesota politicos back in familiar territory
- GOP chooses new leadership for North Carolina Senate, House
- Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson will not seek election in 2011
- Recently elected Minnesota lawmakers propose a same-sex marriage amendment
- Majority of Delaware legislative leadership to remain in same positions
- Vermont Attorney General calls for Soda Tax
- Gov. O'Malley to balance Maryland budget
- Newly Elected New York AG names Transition Team
- Rainy day fund measure being considered in Texas
- Judge Valentine to retire
- Nominees to replace Judge Florom narrowed down to four
- Judge Murphy retained, retires
- Dan Boucher appointed to Montana's 12th District Court
- Minnesota SOS computer programmer pleads guilty in child porn case
- Newly elected Wyoming Governor appoints Attorney General
- Lawsuit aims to shoot down parental notification law
- Local measure results near completion
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count reveals several social issues for 2011 ballots
- Incoming Kansas Secretary of State proposes initiative and referendum process (updated)
- Florida lawmakers resurrect proposed health care amendment
- Brutinel chosen for Arizona Supreme Court
- New poll shows strong support for implementing initiative process in the Badger State
- Eyman signature privacy case dismissed, R-71 challenge returns to court in 2011
- Governor McDonnell elected Vice Chairman of the RGA
- Mississippi Gov. Barbour proposes FY 2012 budget: no new taxes, sweeping cuts
- Ballotpedia chart analysis shows multiple dates for constitutional changes
- Lame Duck session may await the Wisconsin Legislature
- Georgia wants newly registered voters to prove citizenship
- Incoming Michigan GOP ponders aggressive tax reform
- Nebraska narrows budget gap
- McGinness proposes public retirement reforms
- Montana maintains party leadership
- NJ Supreme Court strikes down recall effort against U.S. Senator Menendez
- Illinois lawmakers urged to pass gay marriage legislation in lame duck session
- Maine Republicans to drown Dirigo
- New Connecticut AG gives first interview since election
- English issue not riding into sunset as Texas considers measure
- Rumored lawsuit becomes reality for Oklahoma's SQ 746
- Two justices, two judges nominated in New Hampshire
- Oregonians aim to prohibit real estate transfer taxes in 2012
- Tomblin sworn in as new Governor of West Virginia
- Utah lawmakers revisit affirmative action amendment for 2012 ballot
- Take two: Arizona's Proposition 112 headed for recount
- Gov. Quinn pushes for open primaries in Illinois
- Three open state legislative seats lead to special elections in Mississippi
- Rhode Island Democrats lose some seats to Republicans but maintain legislative control
- Wyoming Republicans increase legislative control
- Republicans win big in Texas House
- Both amendments pass in Kansas
- Newly elected Georgia AG told County Manager to ignore law
- People question if Maine's governor-elect was given an mandate
- Numbers tilt toward passage of Arizona Prop 203
- Republicans in Pennsylvania gain a state government trifecta
- Governor Manchin bids farewell as he becomes U.S. Senator
- Wiggins pulls ahead in close Supreme Court race
- Marijuana Policy Project launches initiative campaign for 2012
- More than a week later, 3 Arizona measures are toss ups
- Democrats gain seats in seven state legislative chambers
- Recount requests filed in 3 Wisconsin Legislative Races
- Tenth Circuit Court shoots down Colorado's campaign finance requirement
- Arizona medical marijuana question's results show thin margin
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is back with updates, previews and more
- Three measures appear headed to court in Oklahoma
- Wisconsin Assembly and Senate name their new leaders
- Washington voters approve four of nine measures
- Voters supported "right to hunt" in three of four states
- IL State Elections Board faces pushback on whether to seat U.S. Sen-Elect Kirk
- Nevada sports arena supporters file signatures
- Foley concedes Connecticut governor's race to Malloy
- One week post election, gubernatorial fights are shaping up
- Healthcare measures faced mixed voter opinion
- Missouri lawmakers seek to repeal or amend Proposition B
- NJ lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to implement judicial retention
- Louisiana voters approve 8 of the 10 proposed amendments
- Douglas Combs appointed to Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Republicans gain control of the Alabama state legislature for the first time in 136 years
- Uncertainty still rules in Connecticut's gubernatorial race.
- Montana GOP takes State House
- Sweeping gains give Republicans control of North Carolina's state legislature
- Maryland Question 3 approval presents problem for winner at polls
- Republicans break Nevada Democratic supermajorities
- Maine casino measure may face recount and a legal challenge in the near future
- Maryland Question 3 approval presents problem for another winner at polls
- Rainy Day Fund measures get voter backing on Election Day
- New York Senate partisan count could be undecided until January 2011
- Michigan voters reject constitutional convention but say yes to felon ban
- Governor McDonnell would consider statewide referendum on alcohol privatization
- November elections might be over but a complaint remains pending on Measure 74
- Roderick Ireland nominated for chief of Massachusetts' highest court
- Bakke to join Colorado's 20th District Court
- Democrats save at least one Midwestern gubernatorial race
- Majority of GOP Secretary of State Pickups won by Obama in 2008
- Florida redistricting measures cleared the ballot but face a possible legal challenge
- Oklahoma SQ 755 passes, but lawsuit looming (updated)
- Maryland Constitutional Convention question gets majority vote; but not so fast (updated)
- Most states which saw legislative chambers switch to Republican were won by Obama in 2008
- Thursday a.m. webinar available on Tuesday's historic state government elections
- In Connecticut, will the real Governor-elect please step forward
- Minnesota's gubernatorial race will probably require a recount...and definitely needs some math lessons
- American governorships are still something of a boy's club
- Three Iowa Supreme Court justices ousted from court
- Republican trifecta gains create recipe for powerful impact on redistricting
- Both bond propositions pass, amendment fails in Alaska
- Three out of ten measures pass in Arizona
- Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided
- Two measures fail in Oklahoma
- Illinois voters approve gubernatorial recall amendment
- State Legacy Fund succeeds while Hunting Ban falls in North Dakota
- Missouri measures successfully approved, one remains pending
- Two measures fail, one passes in Massachusetts
- 100% of precincts reported in North Carolina
- South Dakotans say no to medical marijuana and yes to smoking ban
- Class size and land use amendments appear rejected by Florida voters
- Scott Walker celebrates his birthday as Wisconsin's Governor-Elect
- Indiana's only ballot measure easily passes
- Louisiana: First state to finish reporting election results
- Vermont 17 year olds given the green light to vote in primaries
- New Jersey Wage Assessment, Question 1 is overwhelmingly approved
- Judge grants poll hour extension in Connecticut
- Oklahoma SQ 744 defeated by wide margin
- Judge Grants Poll Hours Extended in Connecticut
- State governments set to shift toward Republicans in today's vote
- Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls
- Comedian Lights Up; Prop 19 goes up in smoke
- Strong tea party support amongst Utah voters
- Ballotpedia's 2010 Regional Breakdown: All regions
- Washington measures some of 2010's most hotly-debated
- Missouri newspapers split on 2010 measures
- SC measures' approval isn't solidified after November vote
- Two Kentucky House candidates ruled ineligible
- Nancy Caplinger appointed to Kansas Supreme Court
- 2010 judicial election coverage on Judgepedia
- Both major parties break records in fundraising on 2010 gubernatorial races
- America's unelected governor
December
- Justice Miller appointed to Appellate Division
- Jackson County gets two new judges
- Chief Justice Brown gets new job on Municipal Court
- Judge Wagner makes last-minute decision to remain on court
- Judge Voris retires from Domestic Relations Court
- Judge Hayes retires from Dutchess County Court
- David Tubbs to fill justice court vacancy
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011
- Massachusetts voters ring in new year with no alcohol tax
- Judge Murguia confirmed to 9th Circuit
- Howell and Wilkins confirmed to federal court in the District of Columbia
- Judge Holcomb faces mandatory retirement
- Family Court Judge Shawcross to retire
- Timing of West Virginia's next gubernatorial election is politically fraught
- Utah Attorney General to continue work through chemotherapy
- Governors in the news: Alaska and Hawaii fight to sort of the legalities of open records
- Canavan appointed to judgeship
- Judge William Young to retire
- Judge O'Malley confirmed to Federal Circuit
- Pearson confirmed to federal court in Ohio
- Diaz confirmed to 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Chief Justice Roderick Ireland sworn in
- Perkins resigns from Machias Town Court
- Walker works last day as Milwaukee County Executive, Holloway to take over
- Longtime probate judge retires at 78
- Scott Matheson confirmed to 10th Circuit
- Governor appoints six to judgeships
- Governors in the news: As 2010 winds down, governors look to tie up loose ends in state business
- Clarification lawsuit filed regarding California's Proposition 2
- Initiative activist Costa files 2nd go-round of Electoral College Reform Act
- Governors in the news: both incoming and outgoing governors are hardly taking a Christmas break
- Philip Haines joins Superior Court
- U.S. District Judge Molloy seeks senior status in 2011
- Ohio slots referendum supporters seek to block campaign investigation
- California's debt triples in Schwarzenegger's 7 years
- North Dakota census stats increase petition signature thresholds
- Efforts for immigration measure starting in Iowa
- Governors in the news: only weeks away from Inaugurations, incoming governors are looking to trim the state operations they will oversee
- Texas gains four congressional seats from 2010 Census
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up by one for 2011 and 2012
- Governors in the news: state executives tackle healthcare and budget woes, issue pardons, and face criticism over comments on Civil Rights
- West Virginia US Senate special election cost reached over $3 million
- Missouri proposal seeks to prohibit personal property taxes
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment
- Governor McDonnell wants state employees to make pension contributions
- Four down, thirty-four judicial confirmations to go
- Proposed Florida amendment would require 10 years of practice to qualify for judgeships
- Mike Gatto introduces bills to clamp down on voter initiatives
- AZ Prop 112 officially voted down after recount
- Timothy Sweeney appointed to West Virginia's 3rd Judicial Circuit
- Judge Funk to join Providence Justice Court
- Judge Marx appointed to Justice Court
- Judge Donald nominated to Sixth U.S. Appellate Court
- Obama names seven to U.S. District Courts
- 60 Minutes report highlights growing issues with state budgets nationwide
- Tea Party Aims to Get Tennessee AG position elected
- Lynn Nakamoto appointed to Oregon Court of Appeals
- Judge in 20-plus State Attorney General suit expresses skepticism on mandate
- Trial begins on federal lawsuit against Nebraska's initiative laws
- Nevada arena initiative's signature gathering questioned in lawsuit
- Governor Schwarzenegger appoints 18 to California's Superior Courts
- Senate confirms four federal judgeships
- Will Californians vote for higher taxes to close budget deficit
- Judge Picken to retire from Madison County Court
- Incoming Ohio Attorney General dismisses talks of Senate run
- Kentucky receives first GOP Attorney General candidate
- Judge Cohen joins the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court
- Justice McGuire to retire from New York Supreme Court
- Judge Bridgforth announces retirement from New Mexico's Third District Court
- Municipal Judge Locatelli resigns
- New Jersey Supreme Court Justice goes on strike
- Magistrate Mueller confirmed to U.S. District Court judgeship
- Republicans clinch supermajority in Texas House
- Judge Van Landschoot to leave North Las Vegas Municipal Court
- Magistrate Judge McQuaid to retire from federal court in Nevada
- Piccolo appointed to County Court
- Judge Silverman to retire at the end of 2010
- Judge Kopf to retire from the U.S. District Court next year
- Judge Harkin retires from Missoula court after 30 years
- Wisconsin state employee contracts fail in lame duck session
- Incoming Oklahoma Attorney General moving forward on health care suit
- On November's local ballots, labor lost big in California
- Chafee addresses budget deficit
- Michigan legislature wraps up lame duck session
- New Mexico state agencies asked to cut budgets 10 percent
- Federal official rejects voter fraud in South Dakota
- Oklahoma SQ 744 at 21 in Ballotpedia's rankings of measure contributions
- With Kansas results certified, ballot measure numbers become official
- Despite party control over redistricting, Massachusetts governor promotes depoliticizing process
- Idaho SJR 101 had lowest contribution total in the country
- 2010 tax issues fail in Alabama
- Gov. Daniels approves of plan for "smarter incarceration"
- Delaware Senate leader DeLuca re-elected despite challenge
- Arkansas measure's political issue among highest in margin of victory
- Pennsylvania Bar Association establishes committee to review legislative reapportionment process
- Voter-approved North Dakota State Legacy Fund effective June 2011
- As 2010 comes to a close, Ballotpedia wraps up ballot measure analysis
- Wyoming legislators prepare for 2011 session
- North Carolina Republicans hold power over redistricting for the first time in over a century
- Jeff Stone to run for Milwaukee County Execuctive
- Mississippi set for special elections in January 2011
- New census population figures to be released next week
- Candidates Ernst and Smith contend for District 48
- Municipalities in California face January 7 deadline for referring local ballot measures
- In Utah, Governor's Budget Voted Down by House GOP
- Nebraska sees progress for women in politics
- Kentucky Legislature looks ahead to redistricting
- Montana politicians begin filing for 2012 gubernatorial campaign
- Missouri Secretary of State approves four citizen initiatives for circulation
- Judge alters, but doesn't nullify AK parental notification measure
- Maine casino vote recount effort dropped by opponents
- NJ lawmakers go all in, place sports betting amendment on ballot
- Ballotpedia takes a first look at the 2011 governors' contests
- Redistricting in Tennessee likely delayed until 2012
- Washington's high court dismisses R-71 challenge
- BREAKING: Virginia federal judge rules federal health care reform unconstitutional
- New Vermont SOS selects deputy
- Connecticut AG names top federal prosecutor as deputy
- Colorado tax initiative tests the state's review board
- Voters go to the polls in two special elections tomorrow
- Yvette McGee Brown appointed to Ohio's highest court
- With more than 100 new faces, New Hampshire legislators take oaths of office
- Midwest states are focus of a new push for Right-To-Work in 2011
- Improving Maine's business climate is top priority for legislature
- Senate convicts Louisiana judge on four impeachment charges
- Oregon Governor calls for public safety review including previously approved measures
- New York Republicans narrowly take senate
- Republican victories reshape Ohio redistricting
- Florida lawmakers aim to circumvent judicial review for proposed amendments
- Spring 2011 internships available with Ballotpedia
- New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree on arbitration reform
- Local Ohio measure results tallied, many schools look to try again
- Georgia AG-elect wants power to investigate foreclosures
- Recount requested in North Carolina appellate court race
- Linda Dalianis to become New Hampshire's first female Chief Justice
- New chief judge for Illinois Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
- Federal judge upholds city ordinance allowing police to question small gatherings
- 19 new judges named to California superior courts
- Western states, fiscal issues dominated 2010's ballot measure campaign contributions
- New California redistricting commission starts its work
- Nevada sports arena initiative moves forward
- Democrat Mark Dayton will govern Minnesota
- Replacement appointed for Tulare County Superior Court judge
- Former Alaska District Court judge sues the court system
- Inauguration season officially begins for winners of the 2010 gubernatorial contests
- Natalie Tennant considers WV gubernatorial bid
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count: proposals for upcoming ballots roll in as challenges for 2010 measures continue to develop
- Unions urge contract approval before Walker steps into office as Governor
- New York AG-elect will focus on mortgage, consumer debt
- Creigh Deeds will run for another State Senate term in 2011
- Missouri city officials prepare for earnings tax vote, while challenges to Proposition A continue
- Kentucky governor's pledge of tax incentives for Creationist theme park doesn't sit well with advocates of Church and State separation
- Minnesota's gubernatorial recount heads into its second stage
- Missouri senator files legislation to repeal "puppy mill" measure
- Maine casino vote recount underway
- Republicans named to AG/SOS positions in Maine
- Alaska Governor names new State Attorney General
- $1,000,000 donations accounted for 70% of all donations to California's November propositions
- Illinois Senate Approves Expanded Casino Gambling
- Illinois civil unions bill clears final hurdle, awaits Gov. Quinn's signature
- US Supreme Court to rule on Arizona Public Financing System for Elections
- Democratic Governors, led by Maryland's Martin O'Malley, rebut idea that Republicans will control redistricting
- California Libertarians file briefs on petition circulator lawsuit
- CO Secretary of State-Elect Gessler wants lawmakers to take up photo ID
- On 14 election days, in 52 counties, Californians voted on 479 local ballot measures
- Incoming Florida Governor Rick Scott adds Michelle Rhee to his transition team
- Schwarzenegger appoints four to Superior Courts
- Federal Appeals Court upholds Nevada's initiative process
- Congressional Republicans loop GOP governors into strategy meeting
- Ohio's Governornor-elect John Kasich is on the losing end of open record battle
- Illinois State House passes civil unions in a emotionally charged debate
- Justice Katz to leave Connecticut Supreme Court
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