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Judges with Term Expiring[edit]
The terms of the following judges expired in 2013:
Connecticut
- Salvatore Diglio Hamden-Bethany Probate District, Connecticut
Florida
- Jack R. Heflin Florida 1st Circuit Court
- Terrance Ketchel Florida 1st Circuit Court
- Thomas T. Remington Florida 1st Circuit Court
- W. Douglas Baird Florida 6th Circuit Court
- Richard A. Luce Florida 6th Circuit Court
- Theotis Bronson Florida 9th Circuit Court
- Margaret T. Waller Florida 9th Circuit Court
- Ernest M. Jones, Jr. Florida 10th Circuit Court
- Lester Langer Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Lawrence A. Schwartz Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Arthur L. Rothenberg Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Robert A. Rosenberg Florida 17th Circuit Court
- Ronald J. Rothschild Florida 17th Circuit Court
- William T. McCluan Brevard County Court, Florida
- Mark King Leban Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Sharon B. Atack Flagler County Court, Florida
- Peter T. Miller Putnam County Court, Florida
- Peter F. Marshall Volusia County Court, Florida
- Becky A. Titus Florida 12th Circuit Court
- Paul E. Logan Florida 12th Circuit Court
Minnesota
- Frank Magill Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Thomas B. Poch Minnesota First Judicial District
- Diane M. Hanson Minnesota First Judicial District
- William E. Macklin Minnesota First Judicial District
- Elena L. Ostby Minnesota Second Judicial District
- Gary W. Bastian Minnesota Second Judicial District
- Robert A. Awsumb Minnesota Second Judicial District
- Joseph F. Chase Minnesota Third Judicial District
- Jeffrey D. Thompson Minnesota Third Judicial District
- Daniel Mabley Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- John Q. McShane Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Bruce A. Peterson Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Warren R. Sagstuen Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Shaun R. Floerke Minnesota Sixth Judicial District
- Barb Hanson Minnesota Seventh Judicial District
- Waldemar Senyk Minnesota Seventh Judicial District
- John G. Melbye Minnesota Ninth Judicial District
- Shari R. Schluchter Minnesota Ninth Judicial District
- Erik Askegaard Minnesota Ninth Judicial District
- Sharon L. Hall Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- Mary Yunker Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- Timothy R. Bloomquist Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- Erica H. MacDonald Minnesota First Judicial District
- Dale O. Harris Minnesota Sixth Judicial District
- Christine A. Long Minnesota Third Judicial District
- Robyn Millenacker Minnesota Second Judicial District
- Patrick D. Robben Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Mary R. Vasaly Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Charles Glasrud Minnesota Eighth Judicial District
- Bill Cashman Minnesota Seventh Judicial District
New York
- Mark Dillon New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
- Sharon A. M. Aarons New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
- William McGuire New York City Criminal Court
- Ellen M. Coin New York County Supreme Court, New York
- Dennis Bender (New York) Seneca County Court, New York
- Joseph C. Calabrese Nassau County Court, New York
- Frank A. Gulotta, Jr. Nassau County Supreme Court, New York
- John S. Hall, Jr. New York Supreme Court 4th Judicial District
- Marianne O. Mizel Ulster County Family Court, New York
- Anthony F. Marano Nassau County Supreme Court, New York
- Philip G. Minardo Richmond County Supreme Court, New York
- John A. Fusco Richmond County Supreme Court, New York
- Robert J. Collini Richmond County Supreme Court, New York
- Rena K. Uviller New York County Supreme Court, New York
- Jeffrey Oing New York County Supreme Court, New York
- Yvonne Gonzalez Bronx County Supreme Court, New York
- Betty Owen Stinson Bronx County Supreme Court, New York
- Margaret Clancy Bronx County Supreme Court, New York
- John P. Collins Bronx County Supreme Court, New York
- Dominic R. Massaro Bronx County Supreme Court, New York
- Orin R. Kitzes Queens County Supreme Court, New York
- Fernando Camacho Queens County Supreme Court, New York
- Marcia P. Hirsch Queens County Supreme Court, New York
- Denise Sher New York Court of Claims
Ohio
- Roger Kline Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals
- Peter Handwork Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
- Laura B. Smith Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Jay S. Willis Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
Oregon
- Robert Durham Oregon Supreme Court
- Paul DeMuniz Oregon Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
- Timothy P. Creany Cambria County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- D. Webster Keogh Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- William J. Manfredi Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Michael W. Flannelly York County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Gail Weilheimer Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
Virginia
- George Barton Chucker Virginia 14th Judicial District
Judges Retiring[edit]
The following judges retired in 2013:
January
- Walter Carpeneti Alaska Supreme Court
- Jim Gunter Arkansas Supreme Court
- Wil Schroder (Kentucky judge) Kentucky Supreme Court
- Marilyn Kelly Michigan Supreme Court
- Robert Cupp Ohio Supreme Court
- Catherine D. Kimball Louisiana Supreme Court
- Deborah Hedlund Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Robert Durham Oregon Supreme Court
- Paul DeMuniz Oregon Supreme Court
- Diane Hathaway Michigan Supreme Court
- Richard Wygonik Michigan Nineteenth Judicial District Court
- Jennifer Coffman United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- Barbara Jones United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Kathryn Todd California Second District Court of Appeal
- Harris Adams Georgia Court of Appeals
- Christel Marquardt Kansas Court of Appeals
- Colleen Cooney Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals
- James Sweeney (Ohio) Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals
- Michael Winkelstein New Jersey Vicinage 1
- John O. Steele Illinois First District Appellate Court
- David A. Berchelmann Texas District 37
- Martha Tanner Texas District 166
- Michael Welborn Texas District 36
- Joan Campbell Texas District 248
- Richard Krepela 7th County Court Judicial District, Nebraska
- Dan Papez Nevada Seventh Judicial District Court
- James Gavin Yakima County Superior Court, Washington
- James Doerty King County Superior Court, Washington
- Thomas H. Keadle West Virginia Circuit Courts
- Jacqueline Erwin Jefferson County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Joan Synenberg Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Christopher J. Geer Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Kathleen K. Caldwell South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit
- David R. Gienapp South Dakota Third Judicial Circuit
- William D. Hart Hardin County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- David J. Berta Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- David A. Basinski Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Charles Malone (Alabama) Alabama 6th Judicial Circuit
- Janice R. Wilson Oregon 4th Judicial District
- James Reid Alabama 28th Judicial Circuit
- Charles Partin Alabama 28th Judicial Circuit
- Steven L. Maurer Oregon 5th Judicial District
- Don L. Hardeman Alabama 32nd Judicial Circuit
- Gerald R. Solomon Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Wheeler Armston Rosenbalm Sixth circuit court, Tennessee
- Janet Moschetta Bell Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- J. Thomas Mott Minnesota Second Judicial District
- Patricia K. Karasov Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Ben Esch Alaska Second District
- John L. Norton Maryland Second District
- John P. Corbett Plymouth Juvenile Court, Massachusetts
- Nicholas Lambros 50th Circuit Court, Michigan
- Paula Manderfield 30th Circuit Court, Michigan
- James Graves, Jr. 14th Circuit Court, Michigan
- James Roy Bean Florida 3rd Circuit Court
- Edward Sosnick 6th Circuit Court, Michigan
- James Adair (Michigan) 31st Circuit Court, Michigan
- Melinda Morris 22nd Circuit Court, Michigan
- Ron L. Dodd Mesquite Township Justice Court, Nevada
- David L. Jordon Michigan 54B Judicial District Court
- Richard A. Luce Florida 6th Circuit Court
- David L. Stowe Grand Traverse County Probate Court, Michigan
- Gail L. Menyuk
- J. John Sampson Wyoming Fourth Circuit Court
- J. Michael Hunter Florida 10th Circuit Court
- John F. Laurent Florida 10th Circuit Court
- Ellen Leesfield Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Victoria Platzer Florida 11th Circuit Court
- Marcia Beach Florida 17th Circuit Court
- Wayland Parker, II Sebastian County District Court, Arkansas
- Richard D. Eade Florida 17th Circuit Court
- George Orndoff Superior Court of Kings County, California
- Joseph A. Simpson Florida 20th Circuit Court
- Franklin G. Baker (Florida) Florida 20th Circuit Court
- B. Tam Nomoto Schumann Superior Court of Orange County, California
- Robert A. Pustilnik Virginia 13th Judicial District
- Dwight D. Johnson Virginia 16th Judicial District
- Joseph M. Serkes Virginia 24th Judicial District
- Patrick J. Mahoney Superior Court of San Francisco, California
- Jerome E. Brock
- Neal Anthony Cabrinha
- Joyce Allegro Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
- Jerome S. Nadler Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
- Diane Northway Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
- James Ruggiero Superior Court of Shasta County, California
- Richard Scheuler Superior Court of Tehama County, California
- James P. Woodward Superior Court of Trinity County, California
- Julie Marshall Colorado 11th Judicial District
- M. Jon Kolomitz Colorado 16th Judicial District
- Frank Stannard Lentz Mineral County Court, Colorado
- Richard T. Mitchell Illinois Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
- Carl B. Anderson Jr. Kansas Ninth Judicial District
- Barbara Stites Kansas Seventeenth Judicial District
- Danny Smith Kansas Twenty-Fourth Judicial District
- Ruth Klotz Iowa District Five
- Jerry W. Venters
- Allan Woodcock, Jr. Penobscot County Probate Court, Maine
- William T. McCluan Brevard County Court, Florida
- Eugene C. Turner Collier County Court, Florida
- Ana M. Pando Miami-Dade County Court, Florida
- John Merrett Florida 4th Circuit Court
- Sharon B. Atack Flagler County Court, Florida
- Woodrow W. Hatcher Jackson County Court, Florida
- John E. Futch Marion County Court, Florida
- Leon B. Cheek, III Orange County Court, Florida
- Antoinette Plogstedt Orange County Court, Florida
- Peter T. Miller Putnam County Court, Florida
- Donald L. Marblestone Seminole County Court, Florida
- David L. Reiman Union County Court, Florida
- Peter F. Marshall Volusia County Court, Florida
- Steve Verby Idaho 1st Judicial District
- Gaylen L. Box Idaho 6th Judicial District
- Renae J. Hoff Idaho 3rd Judicial District
- D. Rodney Gibson Pickens County Probate Court, Georgia
- Huey Davis Pierce County Probate Court, Georgia
- Lillis J. Brown Rockdale County Probate Court, Georgia
- DeWitt Simonton Spalding County Probate Court, Georgia
- Manuel N. Lujan New Mexico Magistrate Court
- C.J. Gober Jr. Cherokee County State Court, Georgia
- Janice M. Rosa Erie County Supreme Court, New York
- Aleene Ortiz-White Denver County Court, Colorado
- Andrew S. Armatas Denver County Court, Colorado
- Ken Hitson Daphne Municipal Court, Alabama
- Josefina Tamayo Florida 2nd Circuit Court
- David R. Gamble Nevada Ninth Judicial District Court
- Amanda Roggenbuck Tuscola County Probate Court, Michigan
- John T. Doody, Jr. Illinois Cook Judicial Circuit Court Subcircuits
- Ermea Russell Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Martha Lynn Sherrod Alabama District Courts
- Ruth Bermudez Montenegro Superior Court of Imperial County, California
- Mark C. Clark Wayne County Municipal Court, Ohio
- Daniel B. Merritt, Sr. Florida 5th Circuit Court
- Andrew Bennett (Georgia) Quitman County Probate Court, Georgia
- Donald Cookman
February
- J. Howard Sundermann Ohio First District Court of Appeals
- Roger Kline Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals
- Peter Handwork Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals
- Clair Dickinson Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals
- Mary Jane Trapp Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
- James Smart Missouri Court of Appeals
- Calvin Osterhaven 56th Circuit Court, Michigan
- Marguerite Davis Florida First District Court of Appeal
- Vincent Howard Marathon County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Clint S. Judkins Utah First Judicial District
- Eugenio Mathis New Mexico Fourth Judicial District Court
- Robert A. Hagler Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Jeffrey A. Smith Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Emory A. Plitt Orphans Court of Harford County, Maryland
- Neil E. Axel Maryland Tenth District
- W. Milnor Roberts Maryland Eleventh District
- Carol A. Husum Michigan Eighth Judicial District Court
- Dudley W. Gray II Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Philip H. Hickok Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Jan Greenberg Levine Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Francisco F. Firmat Superior Court of Orange County, California
- Robert P. Doherty, Jr. Virginia 23rd Judicial Circuit
- Lisa Foster Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- Roger L. Morton Virginia 16th Judicial District
- David L. Dickinson Colorado 6th Judicial District
- John Chiota Trumbull Probate District, Connecticut
- Laura Ann Weiser Victoria County Court at Law, Texas
- Mary Beth Bonaventura Lake County, Indiana
- George K. Brown, Jr. Manatee County Court, Florida
- Steve Benton Williamson County, Texas
- Hugh D. Ridgway III
- Christine Odell Cook Miller United States Court of Federal Claims
- Denise A. Cobham New Jersey Vicinage 5
- James E. Nolan Ouachita Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
- Miles S. Winder, III Hunterdon County Municipal Court, New Jersey
- J. Matthew Martin
March
- Richard Cebull United States District Court for the District of Montana
- James Marchiano California First District Court of Appeal
- Mary Stanley United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Bana Roberts United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- Randall Rehmeier Nebraska District 2
- Mary Doyle 3rd County Court Judicial District, Nebraska
- Steven Elliott (Nevada) Nevada Second Judicial District Court
- Diane M. Woolard Clark Superior Court, Washington
- Lynn W. Brown First Judicial District, Tennessee
- Robert Benham (Tennessee) Thirtieth Judicial District, Tennessee
- Robert R. Benson Minnesota First Judicial District
- Patrick Kiner South Dakota First Judicial Circuit
- LeeAnn Pierce South Dakota Third Judicial Circuit
- John L. Dunnigan Maryland Ninth District
- Michael Higgins 40th Circuit Court, Michigan
- John Ruck 14th Circuit Court, Michigan
- Joe Horace Lucero San Miguel County Probate Court, New Mexico
- Jan E. Kearney Pima County Superior Court, Arizona
- Terry L. Chandler Pima County Superior Court, Arizona
- Stephen Alcorn Oklahoma District 7
- Peter Joseph Meeka Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Gordon A. Wilkins Virginia 15th Judicial District
- Karen A. Henenberg Virginia 17th Judicial District
- George N. Thim Fairfield District Superior Court, Connecticut
- John P. Bennett Kansas Tenth Judicial District
- Roland W. Chamblee St. Joseph County, Indiana
- J. Michael Deasy
- Alan H. W. Shiff
- Paul D. Seeman Superior Court of Alameda County, California
- Melva Cavanaugh East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
- Paul J. Vichness New Jersey Vicinage 5
- Lynda M. Connolly Massachusetts District Courts
- Leonard J. Eiswert Maryland Twelfth District
April
- Dennis Sweeney Washington Court of Appeals
- Mark Polen Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
- Daniel Schneider United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
- Craig Jay Matheson Benton/Franklin Superior Court, Washington
- Frederic M. Oddone Utah Third Judicial District
- George T. Ferguson Abbeville County, South Carolina
- David W. Peterson Minnesota Fifth Judicial District
- Jon Stafsholt Minnesota Eighth Judicial District
- Suzanne Bailey Hamilton County Juvenile Court, Tennessee
- Louise G. Scrivener Maryland Sixth Circuit
- Robert E. Baylor Brockton District Court, Massachusetts
- J. Martin Bass Virginia 15th Judicial Circuit
- Richard A. Adler Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Linda K. Lefkowitz Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Stephanie Sautner Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Diana M. Wheatley Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- James H. Chamblin Virginia 20th Judicial Circuit
- Jonathan M. Apgar Virginia 23rd Judicial Circuit
- Gerald F. Daltan Virginia 15th Judicial District
- Rita A. Arnold Chester County Magisterial District, Pennsylvania
- Ronald L. Schultz Larimer County Court, Colorado
- Robert T. Resha Waterbury District Superior Court, Connecticut
- Erleigh Norville Wiley Kaufman County Court at Law, Texas
- Joe R. Vespa Illinois Tenth Judicial Circuit Court
- Stephen M. Sims Allen County, Indiana
- Bobbi M. Alpers Iowa District Seven
- Lorraine M. Weil United States bankruptcy court, District of Connecticut
- Michael Zurlo Stillwater Town Court, New York
- Lawrence M. Baskir United States Court of Federal Claims
- Melvin Gelade New Jersey Vicinage 8
- Mimi DesJardins Maui Second Circuit District Court, Hawaii
- Junius P. Warren Virginia 21st Judicial District
- Afriena Stevenson Madison Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
May
- Paul Anderson (Minnesota judge) Minnesota Supreme Court
- Joan Orie Melvin Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- Richard Sievers Nebraska Court of Appeals
- Randy Catterton Texas District 231
- Curtis Evans 5th County Court Judicial District, Nebraska
- Jennifer L. Sargus Belmont County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- John H. Reid Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Steven Reed (Oregon) Columbia County Circuit Court, Oregon
- Robert G. Crigler Seventeenth circuit court, Tennessee
- George H. Easton Kenosha County Municipal Court, Wisconsin
- Dan R. Price II Wyoming Sixth District Court
- David B. Park Wyoming Seventh District Court
- Robert Varco Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- Harland H. Hale Franklin County Municipal Court, Ohio
- Dennis Budd Missouri Municipal Courts
- Martha Ann Lott Florida 8th Circuit Court
- C. Bruce Loble Montana Water Court
- Larry Clifton West Virginia Magistrate Courts
- Patty Verbage-Spence West Virginia Magistrate Courts
- Dewey Lawes Falcone Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Frank L. Benser Virginia 15th Judicial District
- Thomas E. Ramich Elmira City Court, New York
- Jerome O. Herlihy New Castle County Superior Court, Delaware
- Thomas H. Ball Kansas Eighth Judicial District
- Ernest Johnson (Kansas) Kansas Twenty-Ninth Judicial District
- Michael P. Scopelitis St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Judith K. Fitzgerald United States bankruptcy court, Western District of Pennsylvania
- John P. Luster Idaho 1st Judicial District
- Michael N. Cook Illinois Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
- Martin Gillette Camden County Probate Court, Georgia
- Linda Blerman Davis Tarrant County, Texas
- John J.P. Ryan Stamford/Norwalk District Superior Court, Connecticut
- William H. Brogan New Mexico Twelfth Judicial District Court
- Heath Hattaway Lincoln Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
- Steven M. Campbell Cherokee County Magistrate Court
- Ann Callis Illinois Third Judicial Circuit Court
June
- Deborah Adams 3rd Circuit Court, Michigan
- Robert Levy United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Robert Armstrong, Jr. United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- Connie S. Price Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Brooks P. Goldsmith Sixth Circuit, South Carolina
- Alfred Bahakel Alabama 10th Judicial Circuit
- Eveleen Henry Oregon 2nd Judicial District
- Joseph M. James Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- G. Richard Johnson First Judicial District, Tennessee
- Kindall T. Lawson Third circuit court, Tennessee
- Alan D. Dietrich South Dakota Second Judicial Circuit
- Marilyn J. Kaman Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Charles McKnight Alabama District Courts
- Kathryn Smith Minnesota Eighth Judicial District
- Elizabeth H. Martin Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- Jean S. Baron Maryland Fifth District
- Manuel Fernandez 34th Judicial District, Louisiana
- Joseph I. Macy Nantucket District Court, Massachusetts
- Allen Garbrecht 37th Circuit Court, Michigan
- Vernon E. Scoville, III Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- Sandra J. Clinton New Mexico Bernalillo Metropolitan Courts
- David A. Glant Florida 8th Circuit Court
- J. David Langford Florida 10th Circuit Court
- Glenn Davis (Arizona) Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona
- Helene Abrams Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona
- Boyd T. Johnson Pinal County Superior Court, Arizona
- Jon Edward Stuebbe Superior Court of Kern County, California
- Charles Hogshead Oklahoma District 14
- Lawrence J. Mira Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Steven R. Denton Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- Gaylan Schroeder Kendall County Court, Texas
- Walt Maguire Kentucky Circuit Court 28
- Douglas O. Tice United States bankruptcy court, Eastern District of Virginia
- T. M. Weaver United States bankruptcy court, Western District of Oklahoma
- Thomas W. Waldrep, Jr. United States bankruptcy court, Middle District of North Carolina
- Jerome Feller United States bankruptcy court, Eastern District of New York
- Dennis D. O'Brien
- Patricia Doninger Clark County Family Court, Nevada
- Y. Ellen Hong Los Alamos County Probate Court, New Mexico
- Peter A. Buchsbaum New Jersey Vicinage 13
- Carol Jones Hattiesburg municipal court, Mississippi
- Joel Fitch Madison Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
July
- Robert M. Bell Maryland Court of Appeals
- Thomas W. Phillips United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- Marywave Van Deren Washington Court of Appeals
- James Lambden California First District Court of Appeal
- Orville Armstrong California Second District Court of Appeal
- Robert Ide 10th County Court Judicial District, Nebraska
- Teddy L. Hartley New Mexico Ninth Judicial District Court
- Timothy Doyle Barron County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Andrew Bissonnette Dodge County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Richard Wright (Wisconsin) Marquette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Dominic Amato Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- John W. Bastian South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit
- John J. Lohn Medina County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Judith L. Hunter Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Daniel L. Harris Oregon 1st Judicial District
- Sheryl Ann Dorney York County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- John L. Holahan Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Donald R. Halstead Kalamazoo County Probate Court, Michigan
- Abe Shafer Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit Court
- Ann Mesle Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- Howard Hantman Pima County Superior Court, Arizona
- Matthew D. Henry Oklahoma District 14
- Glade F. Roper Superior Court of Tulare County, California
- Jane Tidball Colorado 1st Judicial District
- Edward R. Danner Illinois Ninth Judicial Circuit Court
- J. Rich Leonard United States bankruptcy court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- A. Lynne Krogh Idaho 3rd Judicial District
- Ken W. Smith Jeff Davis County Juvenile Court, Georgia
- Marshall Ivan Whitley Superior Court of Alameda County, California
- Susan B. Forsling Fulton County State Court, Georgia
- David P. Sterba Illinois First District Appellate Court
- Max A. Baker New Jersey Vicinage 1
- Deanne M. Wilson New Jersey Vicinage 10
- Rebecca Rapp St. John Dane County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Robert A. Mulligan Massachusetts Superior Court
August
- Brian Burgess Vermont Supreme Court
- Sean McLaughlin United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Kathianne Knaup Crane Missouri Court of Appeals
- Angel Cortiñas Florida Third District Court of Appeal
- Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. Texas District 92
- Patricia Clark King County Superior Court, Washington
- Tom Wolfgram Ozaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Judith Colenback Savage Rhode Island Superior Court
- Judith S.H. Atherton Utah Third Judicial District
- Andrew Nastoff Butler County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Edward I. Lynch Minnesota First Judicial District
- Michael V. Sovis Minnesota First Judicial District
- Joseph F. Wieners Minnesota Third Judicial District
- Richard S. Scherer Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- P. Hunter Anderson Minnesota Tenth Judicial District
- John Grason Turnbull Maryland Third Circuit
- Paul Hamre 36th Circuit Court, Michigan
- William R. Rush Michigan Seventy-sixth Judicial District Court
- Owens Lee Hull, Jr. Missouri 6th Judicial Circuit Court
- Michael W. Manners Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- J. Preston Silvernail Florida 18th Circuit Court
- Charles W. McCoy, Jr. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Cynthia Rayvis Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Shari Kreisler Silver Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California
- Tom A. Lucas Oklahoma District 21
- Richard G. Cline Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- John S. Einhorn Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- Roxanne Bailin Colorado 20th Judicial District
- Mary Gwyneth Whalen Colorado 20th Judicial District
- Beth Garcia Conejos County Court, Colorado
- Salvatore Diglio Hamden-Bethany Probate District, Connecticut
- Johnny R. Hobbs, Jr. Bradford County Court, Florida
- Anna F. Foster North Carolina 27B Judicial District
- Howard Riley Harrietstown Town Court, New York
- Richard M. Padilla Santa Fe County Magistrate Court, New Mexico
- Maurice H. Hilliard, Jr.
- Francis A. Callahan, Jr. Orphans Court of Caroline County, Maryland
- Lynne Kawamoto Illinois Cook Judicial Circuit Court
- John Martin Yackel Sawyer County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- David Wolf Superior Court of Kern County, California
- W. Steven Shayer Superior Court of Kern County, California
- Tiffany Organ-Bowles Superior Court of Kern County, California
- J. Arturo Revelo Superior Court of Kern County, California
September
- G. Philip Arnold Jackson County Circuit Court, Oregon
- Paula Humphries Michigan Thirty-sixth Judicial District Court
- Rosemary Barkett United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- William Thorne Utah Court of Appeals
- Adele Hedges Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals
- Larry Eisenhauer Iowa Court of Appeals
- B. Waugh Crigler United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Robert C. Nalley Maryland Seventh Circuit
- Alan G. Gless Nebraska District 5
- Edna Atkins 4th County Court Judicial District, Nebraska
- John M. Lewis New Hampshire Superior Court
- Ken Anderson (Texas district court judge) Texas District 277
- Joseph A. Blick, Jr North Carolina 3A Judicial District
- James U. Downs Eighth Division of the Superior Court, North Carolina
- Michael D. Lyon Utah Second Judicial District
- John B. Gibson Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California
- Gayle Nachtigal Washington County Circuit Court, Oregon
- Kay Spalding Robilio Thirtieth Circuit Court, Tennessee
- Alfred L. Nations Williamson County General Sessions Court, Tennessee
- Sherrie L. Krauser Maryland Seventh Circuit
- C.B. McNeil Montana 20th Judicial District Court
- Ted B. Borek Pima County Superior Court, Arizona
- C. Allen McCall Oklahoma District 5
- John Nho Trong Nguyen Superior Court of Orange County, California
- William H. McAdam, Jr. Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- James St. Clair Cochran County Court, Texas
- Brian W. Edgcomb Tioga County Magisterial District, Pennsylvania
- Natalia M. Combs Greene Superior Court of the District of Columbia
- John C. Gariglietti Kansas Eleventh Judicial District
- Daphne M. Walker Clayton County Magistrate Court
- David Day (Idaho) Idaho 4th Judicial District
- Marion T. McNulty Suffolk County Supreme Court, New York
- Allen S. Goldberg Illinois Cook Judicial Circuit Court Subcircuits
- Christopher Dupuy Galveston County Court at Law, Texas
- Chris L. Fredericksen Illinois Tenth Judicial Circuit Court
- Harriet Farber Klein New Jersey Vicinage 5
- Debra Hopkins East Carroll Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
- Gary J. LeBlanc St. Martin Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
- Sharen Wilson
October
- Wallace Jefferson Texas Supreme Court
- Flemming Norcott Connecticut Supreme Court
- Jeanne Stempien 3rd Circuit Court, Michigan
- Janice Davidson Colorado Court of Appeals
- Helen Hoens New Jersey Supreme Court
- Thomas Wiseman United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- Larry Elder Virginia Court of Appeals
- Terry McCall Texas Eleventh District Court of Appeals
- Rebecca Wiseman California Fifth District Court of Appeal
- Lonny Suko United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- Burt Carnes Texas District 368
- Steve D. Pfeffer New Mexico First Judicial District Court
- Michael Thornsbury Thirtieth Judicial Circuit, West Virginia
- Richard E. Mills Superior Court of San Diego County, California
- Robert D. Nichols Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio
- Rick A. Williams Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Peter Irvine Minnesota Seventh Judicial District
- Patrick Cavanaugh Maryland Third Circuit
- Katherine D. Savage Maryland Sixth Circuit
- David W. Young (Maryland) Maryland Eighth Circuit
- Sandra Edwards-Stephens Florida 5th Circuit Court
- Peggy Stevens McGraw Missouri 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- James D. Babbitt Barron County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Louis P. Etcheverry Superior Court of Kern County, California
- George C. Eskin Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, California
- Daniel Maus Colorado 19th Judicial District
- Michael D. Clary Illinois Fifth Judicial Circuit Court
- Gerald N. Svetanoff Lake County Superior Court, Indiana
- John D. Allen Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, Georgia
- William B. Reingold North Carolina 21st Judicial District
- Oscar C. Frietze New Mexico Magistrate Court
- Nancy Amato Konrad Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, Louisiana
- Robert W. Lewis Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court
- John H. Cline Pointe Coupee Parish Justice Court, Louisiana
- Barbara M. Quinn Middlesex District Superior Court, Connecticut
- L. Steve Jones New Mexico Magistrate Court
November
- Myron Steele Delaware Supreme Court
- David Gaultney Texas Ninth District Court of Appeals
- William C. Stewart, Jr. Dunn County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- John Hoffmann (Wisconsin) Waupaca County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Charles F. Kahn Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
- Andrew A. Valdez Utah Third Judicial District
- Larry W. Allen Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California
- William R. Howard Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Wilford D. Carter 14th Judicial District, Louisiana
- Marcella A. Holland Maryland Eighth Circuit
- John A. Hohman, Jr. Monroe County Probate Court, Michigan
- William M. Watkins Twenty-Sixth Family Circuit, West Virginia
- William M. Kolin Superior Court of Contra Costa County, California
- Shahla S. Sabet Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California
- Susan D. Siefkin Superior Court of Stanislaus County, California
- Barbara A. Lane Superior Court of Ventura County, California
- R. Thomas Moorhead Colorado 5th Judicial District
- H. G. Franklin Lynn County Court, Texas
- Bennie J. Harrison Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court
- Stephen G. Sawyer Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court
- Michael D. Brown (Texas) Tom Green County Court, Texas
- Irene Alarcon Rios Texas Fourth District Court of Appeals
- Richard D. Greenlief Illinois Eighth Judicial Circuit Court
- Hugh A. Walker Superior Court of Alameda County, California
- Kimbrell Kelly Tucker North Carolina 12th Judicial District
- Deborah Fleck King County Superior Court, Washington
- Danny H. Hawkes New Mexico Magistrate Court
- Broughton M. Earnest Maryland Second Circuit
December
- Russell Carparelli Colorado Court of Appeals
- Mary Muehlen Maring North Dakota Supreme Court
- John Hart (Michigan) Michigan Seventy-fifth Judicial District Court
- Daniel Angiolillo New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
- Edward Spain New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
- Karen Flowers Nebraska District 3
- S. Brooke Taylor Clallam County Superior Court, Washington
- Susan J. Fornof-Lippencott Champaign County Municipal Court, Ohio
- Kay A. Lindsay Utah Fourth Judicial District
- Larry A. Steele Utah Eighth Judicial District
- George R. Greene Alabama 26th Judicial Circuit
- John P. Dohanich Beaver County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Timothy S. Searer Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth E. Coker Texas District 258
- William Kenneth Eaton South Carolina Probate Courts
- Leon Emanuel 1st Judicial District, Louisiana
- Patrick R. Duley Maryland Fifth District
- Nancy L. Davis-Loomis Maryland Fifth Circuit
- Ellen Flatley Gloucester District Court, Massachusetts
- Daniel M. Cappiello New Hampshire Seventh Circuit Court
- W. Lowell Bray, Jr. Florida 6th Circuit Court
- Donald Cheever Missouri 30th Judicial Circuit Court
- Harvey A. Kornstein Florida 10th Circuit Court
- Sam D. Pendino Florida 13th Circuit Court
- Larry Grant Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona
- Jonathan C. Thacher Virginia 19th Judicial Circuit
- Thomas D. Horne Virginia 20th Judicial Circuit
- Ray W. Dezern, Jr. Virginia 4th Judicial District
- Andrea Y. Bryan Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
- Thomas W. Cain Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California
- John D. Whitesell Monroe County Magisterial District, Pennsylvania
- Christine A. Carney Larimer County Court, Colorado
- Ron Wilper Idaho 4th Judicial District
- Jane E. Farrell Wayne County Magisterial District, Pennsylvania
- Peter Fox Cohalan Suffolk County Supreme Court, New York
- Allan Driscoll East Hartford Probate District, Connecticut
- Craig A. Fletcher Cherokee County Court at Law, Texas
- Jeffrey R. Merrill Syracuse City Court, New York
- Mark H. Dadd Wyoming County Court, New York
- Leo J. Zappa, Jr. Illinois Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
- Stephen R. Pacey Illinois Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court
- Juanita Bing Newton New York Court of Claims
- Richard Siegel Illinois Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
- Ted Hamer Illinois Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court
- Gary D. McKenrick Iowa District Seven
- S. Phillip Brown Macon Judicial Circuit, Georgia
- Wayne Jernigan, Sr. Chattahoochee County Juvenile Court, Georgia
- Mary Carden Dawson County Juvenile Court, Georgia
- Elliott Shoenthal DeKalb County Juvenile Court, Georgia
- Sherry F. Alloway North Carolina 18th Judicial District
- Hugh A. Gilbert Jefferson County Supreme Court, New York
- John J.J. Jones, Jr. Suffolk County Supreme Court, New York
- Robert Deddens Oakwood Municipal Court, Ohio
- Jaime Rios Queens County Supreme Court, New York
- Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos Illinois Cook Judicial Circuit Court Subcircuits
- Michelle Pittman Webster Parish, Louisiana
- Kenneth J. Powell, Jr. Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- William F. Ward Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania
- Michael Charles Darnell Orleans Parish Traffic Court, Louisiana
- Stephen Cliff Kendall Town Court, New York
- Susan Criss
- Michael Bagneris
Judicial News[edit]
The following news items were posted by Ballotpedia staff in 2013:
January
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/2/2013, 2013-01-02 15:31:18
- Pair of Washington initiatives to turn in signatures early (Updated), 2013-01-03 15:08:58
- State Legislative Tracker: 2013 sessions underway in eleven states, 2013-01-07 18:05:34
- Appellate Judge Carmen Espinosa on her way to becoming Connecticut's first Hispanic justice, 2013-01-08 00:34:41
- Michigan Supreme Court Justice Hathaway retires amidst claims of fraud and money laundering, 2013-01-08 13:58:11
- New Maine Treasurer addresses 2012 voter-approved bond issues in swearing-in speech, 2013-01-08 14:47:45
- Florida early voting laws likely to change again, 2013-01-08 18:15:57
- The Tuesday Count: First report of 2013 shows new year, new flood of proposals, 2013-01-08 20:12:41
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/9/2013, 2013-01-09 14:23:34
- Wording of potential Arkansas ballot measure approved, 2013-01-09 18:09:37
- Georgia special elections yield two new state senators and two run-offs, 2013-01-09 18:46:29
- Missouri Republican Party elects new chair, 2013-01-09 19:24:45
- GOP Senate leader targets New Mexico icon for spending cuts, 2013-01-09 20:03:49
- In February primary, 22 will jockey for Jackson's seat, 2013-01-09 20:33:24
- The Executive Summary: New governors take office in three states as 2013 campaigns get under way, 2013-01-10 14:51:35
- Ayala sworn in to Connecticut House despite legal troubles, 2013-01-10 17:27:05
- 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount, 2013-01-11 17:36:49
- Jindal proposes elimination of income taxes in Louisiana, 2013-01-11 19:35:03
- Franken seeks to improve access to mental health care in the criminal justice system, 2013-01-12 14:02:23
- Michigan officials have differing outlooks for fiscal year 2014, 2013-01-12 14:12:03
- Mississippi lawmaker rescinds invalid resignation, 2013-01-12 14:15:14
- $6 million contract awarded to market Nevada health insurance exchange, 2013-01-12 14:17:42
- North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory repeals judicial appointments order, 2013-01-13 22:00:19
- Appointments in Hawaii fill vacant seats, 2013-01-14 14:29:09
- Delaware lieutenant governor creates new advisory committee, 2013-01-14 15:08:30
- Utah Attorney General tied to fraud case, 2013-01-14 15:28:45
- South Dakota political leaders take stands as session begins, 2013-01-14 16:17:52
- Newark mayor Cory Booker contemplates Senate run, 2013-01-14 16:42:46
- State Legislative Tracker: Lawmakers dive into 2013 business in a majority of states, 2013-01-14 16:49:11
- Vermont governor once again makes education a priority, 2013-01-14 16:53:03
- New York could become the first to expand gun control laws, 2013-01-14 17:12:46
- Oklahoma City judge renominated to U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 2013-01-14 17:41:25
- Massachusetts Gov. Patrick unveils major infrastructure plans, 2013-01-14 20:10:57
- Kentucky legislators elect new leaders, look towards short, productive session, 2013-01-14 20:28:56
- Rhode Island legislators aim to improve state's economy, 2013-01-14 21:00:34
- Eliminating the Idaho personal property tax is only one of the things on Governor Otter's 2013 to do list, 2013-01-15 02:15:49
- North Dakota Legislature back in session, considers expanding affordable housing fund, 2013-01-15 13:39:51
- Unlike most states, Iowa begins 2013 with a budget surplus, 2013-01-15 14:07:54
- Press Release: Ballotpedia releases annual school bond and tax report, 2013-01-15 14:10:23
- Bills from tax redistribution to a repeal of right to work law on the table for Indiana 2013 legislative session, 2013-01-15 14:17:37
- Kansas Gov. Brownback set to deliver his third state of the state address, 2013-01-15 14:37:27
- Jenny Sanford announces she will not run for House special election, 2013-01-15 16:26:17
- Governor O'Malley calls for expansive new gun control proposals, 2013-01-15 17:43:12
- The Tuesday Count: One more week before 2013 initiative drive deadline swoops in on one state, 2013-01-15 19:28:24
- Three Republicans vie for Alabama State Senate seat in special election, 2013-01-15 21:27:23
- Pennsylvania swears in newly elected Democratic state executive officials, 2013-01-16 00:59:42
- Rockefeller announces retirement from U.S. Senate, opening race for W.V. seat, 2013-01-16 05:26:27
- No-excuse absentee voting efforts come to an end in Virginia, 2013-01-16 12:49:13
- Mandatory retirement age for judges may appear on Wyoming's ballot in 2014, 2013-01-16 13:14:27
- Alaska voters may get a chance to chime in on mining project, 2013-01-16 13:24:01
- Senate committee bill looks to reduce the size of Montana's Legislature, 2013-01-16 15:45:03
- New Hampshire Legislature begins working on budget, 2013-01-16 16:05:31
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/16/2013, 2013-01-16 18:26:14
- Jenny Rivera appointed to New York's high court, 2013-01-17 18:38:44
- Kentucky Supreme Court justice retires, 2013-01-18 21:22:50
- 2012 featured almost 1,000 more local measures and a higher approval rate, 2013-01-21 15:21:49
- State Legislative Tracker: New York passes strict gun control legislation, will other states follow?, 2013-01-21 17:20:22
- Virginia Republicans stun Democrats by passing new senate redistricing map, 2013-01-22 13:34:08
- The Tuesday Count: Death penalty proposals alive in another western state, 2013-01-22 21:41:19
- Federal intervention expected in New Jersey sports betting legalization melee, 2013-01-23 15:52:24
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/23/2013, 2013-01-24 02:23:17
- Courtroom Weekly: Pensions and adoptions, 2013-01-24 15:00:28
- Maine petition drive deadline for 2013 ballot initiatives sees no action, 2013-01-24 15:22:13
- Washington's Initiative 517 soars over first hurdle, 2013-01-24 18:06:52
- The Executive Summary: Governors... Appoint and Shoot!, 2013-01-24 20:12:06
- Lucy Burns Institute launches new resource for citizen engagement, 2013-01-24 21:06:59
- Andrew McDonald confirmed to the Connecticut Supreme Court, 2013-01-24 23:02:02
- Gov. Brownback leads push to end Kansas state income tax, 2013-01-26 15:50:30
- Judge Bolger receives Alaska Supreme Court appointment, 2013-01-28 17:10:46
- Governor Malloy meets with Bond Commission about debt, 2013-01-28 17:26:23
- Governor Herbert pushes for executive ethics reform, 2013-01-28 18:50:31
- McDaniel ends campaign for Governor of Arkansas, 2013-01-28 19:01:19
- State Legislative Tracker: Texas Senate holds lottery; other states take on election laws, gay marriage, 2013-01-28 19:08:37
- U.S. Senator Chambliss announces retirement, 2013-01-28 19:27:30
- Congresswoman Emerson resigns, 2013-01-28 19:54:36
- Rebranding long overdue for Texas Railroad Commission, 2013-01-28 20:00:20
- New Mexico State Senator mulling marijuana amendment, 2013-01-28 20:43:51
- Shumlin Administration wants gas tax change, 2013-01-28 20:54:21
- Governor Corbett sees lottery privatization as jackpot for senior support, 2013-01-29 05:55:43
- Ballotpedia releases margin of victory analysis for 2012 congressional elections, 2013-01-29 17:50:14
- The Tuesday Count: A battle is blazing over minimum wage; voters could have last say, 2013-01-29 20:41:56
- Some Michigan lawmakers suggest greater efficiency can be achieved working part-time, 2013-01-30 01:50:32
- Gun control talks on the agenda for upcoming Minnesota legislative session, 2013-01-30 01:53:25
- Mississippi lawmakers seek to neutralize federal laws and regulations, 2013-01-30 01:55:39
- Low enforcement of gun-related mental health laws; a major issue for Nevada lawmaker, 2013-01-30 02:02:53
- Oregon legislature restores funding for hazing of California sea lions, 2013-01-30 15:20:16
- Plastic bag fee goes into effect in Hawaii, 2013-01-30 16:22:38
- South Dakota House passes bill allowing school districts to arm teachers, 2013-01-30 17:02:49
- New Oklahoma Senate Bill Addresses University Response to Sexual Assault, 2013-01-30 17:22:16
- Delaware proposed budget extends tax increases, 2013-01-30 17:48:40
- 9/11 fund starts awarding money, 2013-01-30 17:53:36
- Incarcerated former Illinois governor released into new era of transparency, 2013-01-30 18:00:33
- Kentucky Gov. Beshear supports amendment on local sales taxes, 2013-01-30 19:00:46
- Massachusetts Governor appoints new Senator, 2013-01-30 19:27:48
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/30/2013, 2013-01-30 20:33:25
- Ballot Law Update: The year starts off with a bang as legislatures across the country look to shorten ballots, 2013-01-30 21:08:03
- Tax, budget process reforms loom over Louisiana legislature, 2013-01-31 08:18:51
- West Virginia redistricting lawsuit leaves U.S. courts, 2013-01-31 09:15:46
- Montana State Representative introduces corporal punishment bill, 2013-01-31 13:43:33
- Over two centuries late, New Hampshire General Assembly to answer slaves' plea for freedom, 2013-01-31 14:17:25
- Wyoming voter ID bill dies in committee, 2013-01-31 14:33:28
- Ohio Legislature approves moving Governor's speech, 2013-01-31 14:38:10
- South Carolina's congressional special election ballot to have 19 names, 2013-01-31 14:52:48
- Courtroom Weekly: Courts differ on Freedom of Information cases, 2013-01-31 15:12:42
- Tennessee legislator files 'Don't Say Gay' measure, 2013-01-31 15:33:51
- Longtime U.S. Senator from Iowa Tom Harkin won't seek re-election, 2013-01-31 16:13:09
- Wisconsin Republicans seek to restrict secretary of state's powers, 2013-01-31 17:47:20
- Barton, Hightower advance to March 12 state senate run-off, 2013-01-31 20:34:45
- North Carolina Republicans consider ending income tax, 2013-01-31 21:10:37
- Marijuana issue hits the state of Alaska, 2013-01-31 22:23:46
- Illinois approved for health exchange partnership, 2013-02-14 19:18:37
February
- State Legislative Tracker: 2013 sessions convene in four more states, 2013-02-04 18:54:56
- Washington's 2013 Initiative 522 clears signature hurdle, 2013-02-04 19:28:50
- The Tuesday Count: Land preservation comes to the forefront of state's 2013 legislative session, 2013-02-05 20:59:52
- Voter I.D. measure shows up in Missouri, 2013-02-06 15:31:12
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/6/2013, 2013-02-06 19:04:38
- Courtroom Weekly: Miners, strippers and doctors visit the courts, 2013-02-07 15:43:41
- The Executive Summary: Nebraska lieutenant governor resigns amid phone call controversy, 2013-02-07 19:47:57
- Minimum wage inches closer to New Jersey 2013 ballot with Senate approval, 2013-02-08 16:35:29
- North Dakota Senate passes "Life at Conception" bill to State House, 2013-02-08 19:54:20
- Soda tax on Rhode Island legislators' agenda, 2013-02-10 23:24:04
- Republicans struggle in search for Brown replacement in Massachusetts, 2013-02-10 23:55:22
- Hawaii considers bill to protect privacy of celebrities, 2013-02-11 17:51:43
- Texas bill seeks new, earlier primary date, 2013-02-11 17:52:32
- State Legislative Tracker: Lawmakers continue contentious debate over gun laws, 2013-02-11 18:10:58
- South Dakota governor signs bill reforming criminal justice system, 2013-02-11 19:28:38
- Delaware governor travels to India, 2013-02-11 20:01:26
- Pennsylvania attorney general closes Florida gun loophole, 2013-02-12 01:51:39
- The Tuesday Count: Assisted death may look voters in the face in New Jersey, 2013-02-12 21:17:34
- Tennessee judicial redistricting process begins, 2013-02-13 15:56:24
- Azerbaijani and Turkish flags raised at Arkansas capitol, 2013-02-13 17:23:04
- Two more vacancies filled in Georgia legislature, 2013-02-13 17:51:07
- Controversial corruption bill proposed, 2013-02-13 17:52:04
- Missouri exploring early voter options, 2013-02-13 19:00:41
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/13/2013, 2013-02-13 19:32:20
- The Idaho Senate tries again with education reform bills, 2013-02-13 20:50:00
- Indiana voters may decide on right to hunt, fish and farm amendment in 2014, 2013-02-13 21:45:08
- Air quality concerns a major issue in Utah, 2013-02-13 22:21:51
- Vermont House to vote on bill concerning pension-forfeiture, 2013-02-14 00:20:58
- Courtroom Weekly: Juveniles and schools, 2013-02-14 15:02:21
- Louisiana legislature faces new gun bills, 2013-02-14 15:11:02
- Allegations of petition fraud surround two 2013 initiatives in Washington, 2013-02-14 15:45:06
- Iowa Rep. Braley officially running for Tom Harkin's U.S. Senate seat, 2013-02-14 16:19:00
- House committee hears four bills to fix medical marijuana laws in Montana, 2013-02-14 17:15:10
- New Hampshire bill proposes more campaign spending disclosure, 2013-02-14 17:33:08
- Kansas Senate confirms Lana Gordon as Labor Secretary, 2013-02-14 18:08:32
- New research demystifies local ballot measures, 2013-02-14 18:23:55
- Maine state representative seeks to reduce size of legislature, 2013-02-14 18:39:24
- Wisconsin Gov. Walker rejects Medicaid expansion, offers own plan, 2013-02-14 19:27:33
- Hurricane Sandy relief amendment passed, 2013-02-15 03:12:02
- New divorce bill proposed in Oklahoma, 2013-02-15 03:41:43
- West Virginia governor focuses on education in State of the State address, 2013-02-15 04:30:36
- Michigan lawmakers to tackle blood alcohol content legislation, 2013-02-15 06:01:46
- Same-sex marriage advocates moving forward in Minnesota, 2013-02-15 06:03:36
- Mississippi House passes bill that would allow school district staff to be armed, 2013-02-15 06:05:39
- Brothel lobbyist faces opposition in Nevada legislature, 2013-02-15 06:07:40
- Governor O'Malley seeks to increase Maryland employment through two new measures, 2013-02-15 06:08:35
- Election reform in Florida passes through subcommittee, 2013-02-15 14:48:46
- New Jersey Legislature gives thumbs up to place minimum wage on ballot, 2013-02-15 15:38:54
- Legislative action underway concerning Virginia's school division amendment, 2013-02-15 15:46:00
- California Democratic supermajority might mean changes to the initiative process, 2013-02-15 20:28:25
- Colorado signature filing deadline for initiatives falls on August 5, 2013-02-15 21:13:59
- Arizona Legislature may move forward an initiative law proposal, 2013-02-15 21:14:03
- NC bill would criminalize women who appear topless in public, 2013-02-15 22:49:51
- SC bill would alter how state superintendent is chosen, 2013-02-15 23:04:10
- Special election on February 26 will fill vacancy in Alabama state house, 2013-02-15 23:26:21
- Oregon governors team up to advance gay-marriage initiative, 2013-02-16 00:15:45
- State Legislative Tracker: Voter ID debates heat up, 2013-02-18 18:49:31
- Bill to alter judicial elections in Tennessee filed, 2013-02-19 14:23:50
- Full-time Ohio legislators leave ballot blank, for now, 2013-02-19 14:36:21
- Initiative process in Arizona the subject of filed bill, 2013-02-19 14:49:20
- The Tuesday Count: New Jersey sees first measure certification for the 2013 ballot, 2013-02-19 21:38:05
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/20/2013, 2013-02-20 14:53:37
- Courtroom Weekly: From police to parental rights, 2013-02-21 15:25:01
- The Executive Summary: New appointed executives in Nebraska, Oklahoma, 2013-02-21 20:02:42
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice found guilty on six counts of corruption, 2013-02-22 15:33:14
- Kansas Legislature takes up issue of Medicaid expansion, 2013-02-22 18:42:58
- Maine passes emergency act to prevent release of concealed-carry permit holder names, 2013-02-22 19:08:59
- Wisconsin governor releases 2013-2015 budget, makes income tax cuts top priority, 2013-02-22 19:41:20
- Iowa Gov. Branstad's education reforms pass in House, move to Senate, 2013-02-23 14:27:29
- First female justice of the Illinois Supreme Court passes away, 2013-02-25 15:56:04
- State Legislative Tracker: Interesting Controversies Creep Up, 2013-02-25 19:18:54
- Delaware governor leads National Governors Association meeting, 2013-02-25 20:11:32
- Alaska House passes gun control exemption bill, 2013-02-26 08:06:13
- Federal Judge Frank Polozola dies, 2013-02-26 12:37:42
- Arkansas legislature passes two laws concerning concealed carry, 2013-02-26 15:19:51
- Georgia and Tennessee in border war over water, 2013-02-26 15:49:57
- Missouri rep. files amendment to block gun control bills, 2013-02-26 16:09:29
- New Mexico house committee blocks workers' compensation bill, 2013-02-26 16:32:16
- Governor Malloy wants tighter gun laws, 2013-02-26 16:40:33
- Math and science education bill moves to House floor, 2013-02-26 17:35:47
- Vermont committee kills tax on sugary beverages, 2013-02-26 18:05:10
- Alabama legislators oppose national educational standards, 2013-02-26 19:05:39
- The Tuesday Count: Effort underway to introduce "Right-to-Work" laws in Ohio, 2013-02-26 22:08:50
- Kelly wins the Democratic primary; Republican candidate still uncertain, 2013-02-27 04:00:54
- Colorado House considers expanding DUI law to include marijuana, 2013-02-27 08:47:38
- South Dakota politicians consider education bills, 2013-02-27 15:54:31
- Governor of Hawaii releases funds for capital improvement projects, 2013-02-27 16:23:59
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/27/2013, 2013-02-27 20:16:32
- New regulating commission is in the works for the Idaho gas and oil industry, 2013-02-27 21:01:08
- Ballot Law Update: Ballot law a focal point in the Dakotas, 2013-02-27 21:58:43
- A proposal requiring pre-abortion drug ultrasounds wins Indiana Senate approval, 2013-02-27 22:05:57
- Viviano appointed to replace convicted justice of Michigan Supreme Court, 2013-02-27 22:32:11
- Washington initiative tackles I-90 tolls, 2013-02-28 02:11:42
- Kentucky redistricting bill filed by House Speaker Stumbo, 2013-02-28 02:23:52
- New York soda law has big consequences, 2013-02-28 02:34:43
- Oklahoma texting bill approved by House Transportation Committee, 2013-02-28 02:52:55
- Governor Jindal proposes new Louisiana budget, 2013-02-28 07:08:08
- Montana representative looks to give corporations voting rights, 2013-02-28 07:39:02
- West Virginia education reform bill reaches state legislature, 2013-02-28 07:49:10
- Nebraska State Senator ticketed for DUI, 2013-02-28 07:54:09
- New Hampshire Legislature expected to name an official state vegetable, 2013-02-28 08:19:22
- Pennsylvania potentials queue up for 2014 Congress elections, 2013-02-28 08:44:01
- Courtroom Weekly: State laws challenged, 2013-02-28 15:05:04
- Offshore wind energy stirs debate in the Maryland House, 2013-02-28 16:08:26
- New poll shows support for medical marijuana in Florida, 2013-02-28 16:35:00
- Supreme Court debates Virginia's sunshine laws, 2013-02-28 17:11:26
- Referendum on local smoking ban receives support from city council, 2013-02-28 17:54:22
- Mississippi lawmakers seek to restirct concealed-carry permit information, 2013-02-28 18:58:55
- Nevada congressional delegation working on bipartisan public lands bill, 2013-02-28 19:06:18
- Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate filing deadline has come and gone, 2013-02-28 21:26:05
- Texas committee considers restricting abortion drugs, 2013-02-28 21:30:00
- Arguments made in North Carolina redistricting lawsuit, 2013-03-01 00:21:09
- South Carolina Senate proposes legislation to offer film incentives, 2013-03-01 02:38:23
- Oregon Senator's mock bill suggests more gun control is not a solution, 2013-03-01 03:42:45
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Recall Analysis, 2013-03-01 05:05:48
March
- Compromise helps Texas craft brewers, 2013-02-28 21:31:33
- Los Angeles Unified School District election attracts fierce competition; heads to the ballot in less than 5 days, 2013-03-01 15:10:16
- Kansas House votes to eliminate nominating commission for appellate judges, 2013-03-01 23:27:14
- State Legislative Tracker: Florida Legislative Session Preview, 2013-03-04 17:13:36
- California March 5 elections are less than a day away: school board, local measures and mayoral elections, 2013-03-04 20:17:01
- The Tuesday Count: Wyoming could see its first veto referendum in 18 years, 2013-03-05 22:14:10
- Election results: March 5 California elections, 2013-03-06 05:21:18
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/6/2013, 2013-03-06 19:09:18
- Courtroom Weekly: School vouchers and lottery tickets, 2013-03-07 16:05:19
- The Executive Summary: Republican governors reverse position on Medicaid expansion, 2013-03-07 18:27:36
- Ron Wyden sole Senate Democrat to back Paul's filibuster, 2013-03-07 22:23:57
- Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity, 2013-03-08 01:12:17
- State Legislative Tracker: Sports Bills on the Floor, 2013-03-11 18:01:53
- The Tuesday Count: Amendment relating to judicial selection referred to the ballot in Tennessee, 2013-03-12 21:08:26
- Civil unions bill clears Colorado legislature, 2013-03-12 23:10:22
- Senate Finance Committee introduces rewrite of oil tax bill, 2013-03-13 07:17:47
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/13/2013, 2013-03-13 12:02:53
- Florida Lt. Governor's resignation the "right decision for the state and her family", 2013-03-13 19:04:57
- Alabama Accountability Act back on its way to governor, 2013-03-13 22:23:00
- Mitchell Won't Face Disciplinary Action for Comments, 2013-03-14 09:04:09
- Courtroom Weekly: Sodas and suing police, 2013-03-14 14:09:40
- Gun measures advance in the Kansas House, 2013-03-14 14:56:47
- Kansas legislature approves judicial selection change, 2013-03-14 15:33:57
- Arkansas legislature and governor spar over abortion, 2013-03-14 15:52:06
- Maryland legislature decides no death penalty, no exceptions, 2013-03-14 16:13:55
- Georgia legislature considers ethics bill, 2013-03-14 16:15:07
- Amateur sports credit legislation approved in Missouri, 2013-03-14 16:33:09
- Maine Gov. LePage may reconsider his opposition to Medicaid expansion, 2013-03-14 17:01:09
- Candidates for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction debate in Madison, 2013-03-14 17:39:51
- New Mexico House approves marijuana decriminalization bill, 2013-03-14 17:52:34
- Utah Legislature reauthorizes task force to assist veterans, 2013-03-14 18:06:29
- Vermont bill would allow certain state employees to unionize, 2013-03-14 18:17:58
- Liquor privatization bill makes headway in Pennsylvania House, 2013-03-14 21:06:09
- Bachmann may face a rematch in 2014 for Minnesota Congress seat, 2013-03-14 23:21:39
- Snyder names emergency manager admid pushback from Michigan lawmakers, 2013-03-14 23:30:22
- New York assembly bill to protect privacy of students, 2013-03-15 02:04:16
- NJ Transit receives Sandy aid, 2013-03-15 02:27:33
- Inhofe supports drone filibuster, 2013-03-15 02:41:13
- South Dakota lawmakers approve measure extending wait time for abortions, 2013-03-15 03:06:26
- Senator proposes elections for West Virginia state education board, 2013-03-15 04:57:20
- Jindal details plan for eliminating Louisiana income tax, 2013-03-15 07:05:08
- Delaware legislature set to cover an array of bills, 2013-03-15 14:36:57
- GOP Senate contenders agree on two-term limit in primary debate, 2013-03-15 15:36:41
- Montana bill looks to raise taxes on highest income earners, 2013-03-15 17:17:00
- Nebraska bill would abolish the death penalty, 2013-03-15 17:39:15
- New Hampshire Senate passes bill to free slaves from 1700s, 2013-03-15 17:55:59
- Gov. Inslee appoints new Washington Director of Agriculture, 2013-03-15 19:15:31
- Kentucky Senator makes a stand, 2013-03-15 20:24:30
- Voters in South Carolina prepare for special primary election, 2013-03-18 15:34:56
- State Legislative Tracker: Four States Adjourn, 2013-03-18 17:33:30
- Former Kentucky department head crushes ethics violations record, 2013-03-19 19:20:42
- The Tuesday Count: Nevada Margins Tax Initiative automatically passed to 2014 ballot, 2013-03-19 21:15:36
- Former governor advances to runoff primary in South Carolina, 2013-03-20 03:46:48
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/20/2013, 2013-03-20 17:13:54
- Courtroom Weekly: Steubenville to Brooklyn, 2013-03-21 14:03:36
- The Executive Summary: Florida lieutenant governor resigns as probe into non-profit widens, 2013-03-21 18:18:27
- House race puts Illinois candidate's job in jeopardy, 2013-03-21 20:05:09
- Alaska Senate passes oil tax revamp, 2013-03-22 01:24:42
- State Legislative Tracker: Mississippi legislator passes away, 2013-03-25 17:28:14
- Colorado marijuana regulation still up in the air, 2013-03-25 23:59:48
- Pennsylvania liquor privatization bill update, 2013-03-26 18:31:53
- The Tuesday Count: Abortion, nuclear weapons and petition rights dominate, 2013-03-26 20:21:24
- Lillehaug appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court seat, 2013-03-27 02:32:48
- A Cross-Section of Trends in Judicial Retirement, 2013-03-27 12:34:35
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/27/2013, 2013-03-27 13:48:53
- Arkansas legislature and governor lock horns again, 2013-03-27 15:01:26
- Georgia ethics bill may not meet deadline, 2013-03-27 15:32:40
- Claire McCaskill endorses gay marriage, 2013-03-27 16:06:33
- New Mexico Governor to decide on a number of bills, 2013-03-27 16:35:01
- Ballot Law Update: Ohio sees passage of stricter I&R laws, 2013-03-27 18:04:07
- Hawaii lawmakers push forward campaign finance reforms, 2013-03-27 19:31:47
- Courtroom Weekly: Discipline in the courts, 2013-03-28 14:28:58
- Iowa Senate passes Medicaid expansion bill, Governor offers own plan, 2013-03-28 17:04:21
- Legislation seeks to raise Maine's minimum wage to $9 by 2016, 2013-03-28 17:25:52
- Mascots enter the race for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, 2013-03-28 17:57:16
- South Dakota Senator announces plan to retire in 2014, 2013-03-28 19:59:16
- Idaho businesses look for a $120 million dollar tax cut, but must be satisfied with $20 million, 2013-03-28 20:04:31
- Repeal of death penalty passes Delaware State Senate, 2013-03-28 21:14:22
- Many Republicans are skeptical, but Democrat controlled Maryland legislature approves new health care reform, 2013-03-28 21:23:35
- Kansas judicial selection change becomes law, 2013-03-28 21:28:07
- Florida lieutenant governor's resignation costs jobs, conserves funds, 2013-03-28 21:47:23
- The nation's broadest school voucher program upheld in the Indiana Supreme Court amid controversy, 2013-03-28 22:20:43
- Colorado considers death penalty repeal, 2013-03-29 17:10:37
- Mississippi lawmaker found dead, 2013-03-29 18:57:54
- U.S. Senate special election campaigns fizzle in Massachusetts, 2013-03-29 19:02:05
- Shadid considering Oklahoma City mayoral run, 2013-03-29 19:34:43
- Bloomberg to veto sick day bill, 2013-03-29 20:16:51
- Montana Senate passes bill that would tighten term limits, 2013-03-29 20:20:35
- Bear hunting bill reaches Connecticut General Assembly, 2013-03-29 20:21:31
- Christie and Buono to run for NJ governor, 2013-03-29 20:25:18
- Rhode Island House committee holds hearing on calamari, 2013-03-29 20:40:30
- Nebraska wildfire control bill wins initial approval, 2013-03-29 21:18:28
- Utah PAC violates in-session contribution ban, 2013-03-30 22:58:46
- Vermont bill would create crime classification system, 2013-03-30 23:26:26
- Louisiana State Legislature prefiles over 900 bills, 2013-03-31 06:33:30
- Tennessee Governor rejects Georgia's efforts to access the Tennessee River, 2013-03-31 18:43:22
- Snyder approves dredging of Michigan harbors, 2013-03-31 18:58:26
- Second gas tax increase passes N.H. House, 2013-03-31 19:08:05
- West Virginia senate votes to give all students free lunches, 2013-03-31 19:52:33
- Minnesota legislature still working on budget with two months remaining, 2013-04-01 00:52:32
- David Rouzer to run for Congress again in 2014, 2013-04-01 01:10:30
- Virginia sees passage of nation's newest voter ID laws, 2013-04-01 13:16:43
- Perry Wants Texas' Gold Stored in Texas, 2013-04-13 20:57:58
April
- Tuesday's election features 217 measures across four states, including nearly $1 billion in requested bond money and a proposed ban on funding nuclear weapon production, 2013-03-29 13:24:04
- Battle for nomination continues in South Carolina's 1st district, 2013-04-01 14:00:06
- State Legislative Tracker: Nevada legislator expelled, 2013-04-01 16:48:51
- 2013 Elections Preview: Wisconsin voters to decide fate of state education superintendent, 2013-04-01 18:28:26
- The Tuesday Count: Colorado could see vote on massive health care reforms, 2013-04-02 20:37:40
- 2013 Elections Review: Wisconsin Superintendent Tony Evers glides into his second term stronger than ever, 2013-04-03 04:54:18
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/3/2013, 2013-04-03 12:00:45
- Sanford defeats runoff primary challenger, advances to general election, 2013-04-03 13:24:24
- Courtroom Weekly: Murder in the courts, 2013-04-04 15:46:03
- The Executive Summary: Wisconsin Superintendent easily wins re-election, 2013-04-04 18:09:16
- Keller appointed to Kentucky Supreme Court, 2013-04-05 22:26:26
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana Legislature Convenes, 2013-04-08 16:45:02
- Local voters are deciding everything from pension reform to school bonds in today's election, 2013-04-09 14:58:23
- U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz finally files for 2014 governor race in Pennslvania, 2013-04-09 16:02:10
- The Tuesday Count: Certification found in Michigan and Montana moves to pass record number of referrals, 2013-04-09 21:15:33
- Ballots are set for Virginia state executive primary and convention, 2013-04-10 13:43:05
- Democrat wins easily in Illinois special election, 2013-04-10 14:13:41
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/10/2013, 2013-04-10 18:28:39
- Alaska voter ID bill closer to a House vote, 2013-04-11 06:41:17
- Voting bill to be introduced in Colorado legislature, 2013-04-11 07:55:51
- Iowa State Auditor resigning, 2013-04-11 13:52:18
- Kansas Legislature passes bill declaring life begins at fertilization, 2013-04-11 14:31:53
- Courtroom Weekly: Criminals, immigrants and suicide supporters assert their rights in court, 2013-04-11 14:38:01
- Tennessee voters to have say on income tax, 2013-04-11 19:54:04
- Maine governor vetos bill restricting youth tanning, 2013-04-12 14:12:52
- N.H. House passes budget, heads to GOP Senate, 2013-04-13 04:03:42
- Delaware takes up issue of gay marriage, 2013-04-14 20:36:45
- Hawaii repeals Public Land Development Corporation, 2013-04-14 21:25:05
- Nine candidates apply for open Assembly vacancy, 2013-04-14 22:19:55
- Indiana Senate passes education reform bills on to the governor for approval, 2013-04-15 04:35:51
- Otter denies two bills, including legislation to help control wolf populations, 2013-04-15 08:21:31
- A court case and a referendum petition make for a double threat to Maryland's new gun control laws, 2013-04-15 10:35:24
- Candidate declares for Minnesota's 2nd district election in 2014, 2013-04-15 13:57:52
- Meet Massachusetts' two new state representatives, 2013-04-15 14:48:04
- Missouri democrats backing campaign finance reform, 2013-04-15 15:24:38
- Arkansas House committee considers unemployment drug testing bill, 2013-04-15 15:48:35
- Georgia legislature gives state archives shot in the arm, 2013-04-15 16:15:00
- Electronic voting in consideration for military overseas, 2013-04-15 16:50:03
- Attorney General wants harsher criminal penalties, 2013-04-15 17:07:24
- New Mexico governor's veto draws controversy, 2013-04-15 17:14:13
- Utah Attorney General wants dismissal of complaint against him, 2013-04-15 17:27:30
- Vermont House committee will hold hearing on stun guns, 2013-04-15 17:36:23
- South Dakota Senator backs same-sex marriage, 2013-04-15 17:50:17
- State Legislative Tracker: Campaign finance the hot topic, 2013-04-15 18:14:19
- North Carolina considers redistricting process changes, 2013-04-15 22:30:10
- Nebraska governor calls for new state airplane, 2013-04-15 23:27:23
- Oregon drone regulation bill earns House approval, 2013-04-15 23:32:12
- Christie's approval rating at 68%, 2013-04-16 00:30:50
- Weiner may run for mayor, 2013-04-16 00:58:26
- West Virginia legislature finishes session, 2013-04-16 01:01:03
- Coburn and Inhofe vote on gun control debate, 2013-04-16 01:18:16
- Mississippi District 1 special election runoff scheduled for April 16, 2013-04-16 02:37:16
- Washington petitition drive deadline scheduled for July 5, 2013-04-16 02:58:41
- Kentucky initiates pension reform, 2013-04-16 03:40:43
- North Dakota Legislature strikes hard at abortion, 2013-04-16 04:29:26
- Louisiana's Jindal pulls income tax elimination plan, 2013-04-16 04:47:24
- Texas Senate Approves Charter School Expansion, 2013-04-16 15:25:16
- George to Challenge Bentley in GOP Primary, 2013-04-16 15:57:00
- Oil tax bill passes before Alaska Legislature's adjournment, 2013-04-16 18:02:31
- The Tuesday Count: Renaming positions, prohibiting taxes and dissolving the office of the lieutenant governor, 2013-04-16 20:05:06
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/17/2013, 2013-04-17 14:33:02
- Courtroom Weekly: Football, self-defense and adoption issues, 2013-04-18 14:52:16
- The Executive Summary: Lawmakers seek to eliminate and alter state executive positions, 2013-04-18 17:24:10
- Press Release: Ballotpedia celebrates Earth Day with a list of the six best environmentally-focused ballot measures, 2013-04-18 17:25:08
- Pennsylvania bill proposes increased retirement ages for state judges, 2013-04-19 15:16:31
- Marijuana regulation bills introduced in Colorado House, 2013-04-20 23:03:09
- State Legislative Tracker: New Jersey candidate removed from ballot, 2013-04-22 16:48:29
- Baucus will not seek re-election in 2014, 2013-04-23 14:34:11
- The Tuesday Count: Voters decide how to vote, Arkansas certifications, and referendums, 2013-04-23 20:48:38
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/24/2013, 2013-04-24 12:37:18
- Ballot Law Update: Michigan fast becoming a battleground for referendum rights, 2013-04-24 21:13:30
- Courtroom Weekly: Music, marijuana and private schools, 2013-04-25 15:16:00
- Minnesota Senate approves pay raises for legislators and state officials, 2013-04-25 19:02:43
- Georgia offers Tennessee a solution to border war, 2013-04-25 20:24:56
- Missouri man founds super PAC to aid bearded politicians, 2013-04-25 20:47:02
- Mississippi special session to discuss "automobile corridor", 2013-04-25 22:28:51
- Group appeals for open primaries in New Mexico, 2013-04-26 14:20:23
- Potential list of candidates for Harkin's Senate seat shrinks as Iowa Lt. Gov. Reynolds decides against run, 2013-04-26 14:37:20
- Maine lawmakers reject right-to-work bills, 2013-04-26 15:11:56
- Tennessee session ends with flurry of activity, 2013-04-26 18:43:23
- Wisconsin Senate committee votes to eliminate DNR positions, 2013-04-27 14:09:16
- Delaware inches closer to passing marriage-equality bill, 2013-04-28 22:25:41
- Reps battle for the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts primary election, 2013-04-29 14:24:48
- Discussion begins on possible candidates for Senate seat in South Dakota, 2013-04-29 16:56:59
- Rhode Island Senate approves same-sex marriage, 2013-04-29 17:44:29
- Governor of Hawaii signs emergency contraception bill, 2013-04-29 17:47:32
- State Legislative Tracker: Illinois senator pleads guilty, 2013-04-29 18:57:49
- Florida may see less strict liquor laws in near future, 2013-04-29 20:29:21
- Utah gun rights bills set to reappear in 2014, 2013-04-29 21:06:01
- Virginia politicians clamp down with abortion regulations, 2013-04-29 21:28:55
- Governor Shumlin: Vermont needs no gun control changes, 2013-04-29 21:40:31
- Fallout continues in Wyoming over "Hill bill", 2013-04-29 22:10:07
- Justice Bolger sworn into Alaska Supreme Court, 2013-04-29 23:27:00
- Ohio legislature likely to reject governor's Medicaid proposal, 2013-04-30 02:02:33
- Maryland governor considers running for president, 2013-04-30 02:52:45
- Gambling continues to dominate N.H. budget debate, 2013-04-30 03:45:35
- Idaho joins Virginia in restricting the use of unmanned aircraft, 2013-04-30 03:47:40
- Candidates in 2014 Congressional races forming but still unclear, 2013-04-30 04:41:41
- Many Indiana legislators are willing to stand by and watch as the state experiences a huge casino revenue decline, 2013-04-30 06:13:39
- Early voting bill introduced in New York, 2013-04-30 16:38:15
- Point of Order Blocks Water Infrastructure Bill, 2013-04-30 17:34:58
- Proposed bill would limit federal ammunition purchases, 2013-04-30 17:36:26
- The Tuesday Count: Genetically modified food, marijuana and Croatian golf courses, 2013-04-30 20:12:31
- Sessions Attacks Immigration Reform Bill's Welfare Provisions, 2013-04-30 20:20:57
- Representative may resign office early, 2013-04-30 23:55:45
- State of Washington to vote on GMO labeling this November, 2013-05-01 01:53:46
- Nevada state senator comes out during floor speech, 2013-05-01 03:07:34
- Sanford and Colbert-Busch Go Head-to-Head in Only Debate, 2013-05-01 04:28:44
- Louisiana bill to cap scholarship program fails to pass committee, 2013-05-01 07:19:22
- Nebraska State Senator recovering after a mild heart attack, 2013-05-01 07:31:28
- Local voters deciding the fate of a $50 million pier project, parcel taxes, a bond issue and an alternative expenditure measure in August 27 election, 2013-08-26 17:04:59
May
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/1/2013, 2013-05-01 12:56:13
- Longtime Rep, Republican newcomer win nominations in Massachusetts special election, 2013-05-01 14:42:58
- Courtroom Weekly: Human rights and finances, 2013-05-02 14:41:41
- The Executive Summary: 2014 election season looms on the horizon, 2013-05-02 16:56:30
- Thompson elected chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, 2013-05-03 20:40:28
- Special election battle for South Carolina seat nearing an end, 2013-05-06 14:17:53
- State Legislative Tracker: New York Senator arrested, 2013-05-06 19:42:58
- The Tuesday Count: Washington certification, Medicaid, and hot button topics in Maryland, 2013-05-07 19:34:57
- Committee votes to increase sales tax in Maine, 2013-05-08 02:12:06
- Sanford defeats Colbert-Busch for 1st district seat, 2013-05-08 03:11:41
- As deadline approaches, Colorado legislature finishing work on marijuana regulation, 2013-05-08 06:26:00
- As Parnell passes, Treadwell hints at Senate run, 2013-05-08 07:25:45
- Convicted former justice Orie Melvin sentenced to house arrest, apology notes, 2013-05-08 14:42:51
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/8/2013, 2013-05-08 16:17:02
- Courtroom Weekly: Life and privacy, 2013-05-09 14:07:36
- Iowa Director of Education a finalist for position in Colorado, 2013-05-10 13:47:15
- Kansas legislators reach impasse over tax issues, 2013-05-10 14:21:45
- Wisconsin legislative committee votes to ban sugary drink bans, 2013-05-10 14:51:19
- Long-time Arkansas politician announces retirement, 2013-05-13 16:28:44
- Nevada film tax credit legislation drew celebrity endorsement, 2013-05-13 16:37:29
- State Legislative Tracker: Delaware legalizes same-sex marriage, 2013-05-13 16:40:41
- Georgia governor signs ethics reform bill, 2013-05-13 17:49:23
- New Mexico senator demands mineral payments, 2013-05-13 18:16:28
- Mississippi Governor prepared to continue Medicaid program, 2013-05-13 19:29:39
- North Dakota Legislature held longest session in state history, 2013-05-13 19:42:52
- Utah's delegation makes headlines in Congress, 2013-05-13 20:57:39
- Euthanasia bill to reach Governor Shumlin, 2013-05-14 16:40:24
- Beach safety bill advances to Massachusetts Senate, 2013-05-14 17:01:48
- Louisiana State Senate honors fallen soldiers, 2013-05-14 18:40:13
- Hanabusa announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Hawaii, 2013-05-14 18:59:45
- Montana Governor vetoes three anti-bison bills, 2013-05-14 19:45:11
- Nebraska Legislature issues study to look into new state airplane, 2013-05-14 20:01:21
- The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots, 2013-05-14 20:03:03
- Former Ohio state legislator appointed chancellor of Ohio Board of Regents, 2013-05-14 20:28:37
- Missouri man pleads guilty to voter fraud, 2013-05-15 04:11:27
- Michigan poll finds majority of voters support gay marriage, 2013-05-15 05:28:58
- Alabama Senate to Consider Controversial Voter Registration Bill on Last Day, 2013-05-15 14:38:55
- "Road to the Future" bill signed into law in Virginia, 2013-05-15 14:50:26
- Two Arizona bills address early voting practices, 2013-05-15 15:41:41
- Democrats announce effort to repeal unpaid wages bill, 2013-05-15 16:31:53
- Otter declares May the Second Amendment Protection month, hoping to attract more gun manufacturers into Idaho, 2013-05-15 17:04:11
- Texas House to debate term limits, 2013-05-15 17:07:00
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/15/2013, 2013-05-15 18:20:08
- Environmental justice comes to Jersey, 2013-05-15 18:46:46
- An Indiana convenience store claims constitutional right to sell cold beer, 2013-05-15 19:12:00
- N.H. legislature faces major budget decisions, 2013-05-15 19:15:43
- Oklahoma House Speaker to fundraise for RNC, 2013-05-15 19:16:15
- W.V. governor signs public safety legislation, vetoes four bills, 2013-05-15 19:52:12
- Illinois auditor exposes misuse of state road funds, 2013-05-15 21:13:24
- Longest serving Tennessee state legislator to retire in 2014, 2013-05-15 21:49:47
- Kentucky legislator resigns, 2013-05-16 00:30:01
- Mel Watt nominated to Federal Housing Finance Agency, 2013-05-16 00:49:56
- Courtroom Weekly: Second chances, 2013-05-16 14:14:52
- The Executive Summary: State auditors in the headlines, 2013-05-16 16:52:09
- 2013 Convention preview: Virginia Republicans set to nominate state executives this weekend, 2013-05-17 13:40:29
- 2013 Convention review: Obenshain and Jackson join Cuccinelli on GOP statewide ticket, 2013-05-20 17:06:55
- State Legislative Tracker: More controversy in New York, 2013-05-20 17:38:19
- Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner arrested on extortion charges, 2013-05-20 19:04:12
- Updated: Los Angeles voters decide on ballot measures, mayors and school boards, 2013-05-21 15:35:26
- Unprecedented rise in prosecutions for immigration-related offenses, 2013-05-21 18:15:57
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot certifications for 2013 and beyond, 2013-05-21 18:41:44
- Press Release: Red state or blue state: It's not all about presidential elections, 2013-05-21 19:14:02
- Federal courts ask for emergency funding to temper mandatory budget courts, 2013-05-21 19:51:47
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/22/2013, 2013-05-22 15:09:59
- Massachusetts Lt. Governor Murray announces resignation, 2013-05-22 20:07:28
- Early voting amendment clears Maine Senate, 2013-05-23 04:56:10
- Courtroom Weekly: From gun laws to school searches, 2013-05-23 12:35:44
- Bonner announces resignation, 2013-05-23 21:23:03
- Iowa GOP facing a potentially messy primary for U.S. Senate in 2014, 2013-05-25 14:12:20
- Kansas legislators head into overtime as tax issues remain, 2013-05-25 14:50:50
- Parnell signs oil tax bill, offers $50m for ANWR study, 2013-05-28 04:13:43
- South Dakota governor calls special legislative session, 2013-05-28 14:49:27
- Hawaii passes statewide distracted driving law, 2013-05-28 15:31:20
- Governor Malloy to sign sexual assault bill, 2013-05-28 19:07:01
- N.H. House, Senate reject revenue proposals, budget in turmoil, 2013-05-28 19:21:39
- The Tuesday Count: 2014 certifications, marijuana and pension reform, 2013-05-28 19:51:21
- Assembly website upgrades allow for greater public access, 2013-05-28 19:57:33
- W.V. receives waiver from federal education law, 2013-05-28 20:04:08
- Representative John Fresolo resigns amidst ethics investigation, 2013-05-29 04:23:38
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/29/2013, 2013-05-29 11:43:22
- Bachmann will not seek re-election in 2014, 2013-05-29 17:24:53
- Groups spend $6.1 million to influence Montana lawmakers, 2013-05-29 19:00:52
- Groups spend $27 million over 2 years to influence Nebraska politicians, 2013-05-29 19:48:48
- Willis wins Mississippi special election, 2013-05-29 22:55:23
- Hickenlooper signs historic marijuana regulation bills, 2013-05-30 07:39:46
- NC legislator resigns from committee chair post, 2013-05-30 12:11:03
- Courtroom Weekly: Speed limits, sports and sexual harassment, 2013-05-30 14:19:17
- Georgia runoff process under fire, 2013-05-30 14:32:46
- Ballot Law Update: May sees major uptick in legal activity over 2012 ballot measures, 2013-05-30 14:35:54
- New Mexico's public defender no longer governor-appointed, 2013-05-30 15:13:39
- Head of Delaware Republican Party resigns, 2013-05-30 16:04:22
- A picture of the 2014 race for Maryland governor begins to develop as early candidacy announcements come rolling in, 2013-05-30 16:50:43
- North Dakota receives federal disaster declaration, 2013-05-30 17:01:14
- The Executive Summary: A real-life Shawshank Redemption "cash with the pie" incident, 2013-05-30 18:09:05
- A new Indiana bill seeks to reduce jewelry theft by impeding the operation of cash for gold merchants, 2013-05-30 19:28:22
- Controversy springs up over what to do with Idaho's projected $162 million surplus, 2013-05-30 20:16:05
- Utah's John Swallow still under investigation, 2013-05-30 20:29:35
- Two special legislative elections pass in Pennsylvania, 2013-05-30 21:11:48
- Rhode Island governor switches party affiliation, 2013-05-30 21:22:22
- Three counties in Oregon reject fluoridation measure, 2013-05-30 22:48:52
- Special session likely to deal with redistricting, 2013-05-31 00:06:25
- New Jersey bill would expand mental health program, 2013-05-31 18:59:10
- Oklahoma granted $10 million by Labor Department to help clean-up efforts, 2013-05-31 19:24:25
- Robert Ford resigns from state senate, 2013-05-31 20:21:01
- Tennessee state senator will not seek re-election, 2013-05-31 20:34:03
- Washington Initiative 1183, liquor privatization, celebrates one year anniversary, 2013-05-31 22:06:17
- UPDATE: "Hill bill" referendum supporters file lawsuit, 2013-07-15 18:27:22
June
- Candidates seek congressional seat in Missouri special election, 2013-06-03 13:54:55
- Election preview: New Jersey voters face a short primary ballot, few choices for governor, 2013-06-03 15:56:54
- State Legislative Tracker: Ethics allegations force another resignation, 2013-06-03 17:39:39
- Referendums on two hot-button issues fail to make Maryland ballot, 2013-06-03 23:01:21
- The Tuesday Count: Certified Texas 2013 measures and failed 2014 referendums, 2013-06-04 20:18:40
- Maine House rejects proposed elections for state constitutional officers, 2013-06-05 01:48:01
- Republican nominee wins Missouri congressional special election, 2013-06-05 02:50:00
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/5/2013, 2013-06-05 15:43:26
- Buono mows over primary challenger, but the road to November won't be as easy, 2013-06-05 16:23:43
- 2013 elections review: No incumbents defeated in New Jersey, 2013-06-05 17:59:19
- Courtroom Weekly: Schooling, speeding and voting, 2013-06-06 14:39:26
- State Legislative Tracker: New state senator in Washington, 2013-06-10 16:42:02
- Election preview: Virginia Democrats gear up for state executive primaries, 2013-06-10 17:26:27
- Two Colorado senators facing recall for gun control passage, 2013-06-11 15:54:07
- The Tuesday Count: End of Louisiana's 2013 legislative session brings most recent referrals, 2013-06-11 19:33:00
- 2013 elections review: Pair of incumbents upset in quiet Virginia primaries, 2013-06-12 02:25:16
- 2013 Primary election review: Democratic Senators Northam and Herring advance to general election, 2013-06-12 04:20:58
- Oil tax repeal movement facing deadline for signatures, 2013-06-12 11:10:30
- Race for W.V. House Speaker looms with special session, 2013-06-12 14:44:49
- N.H. House, Senate work to make compromise budget, 2013-06-12 15:49:58
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/12/2013, 2013-06-12 20:26:16
- Massachusetts Legislature approves raises for state judges, 2013-06-13 02:50:22
- Heated Republican primary emerges in Alabama Senate District 11, 2013-06-13 03:45:19
- Little Rock School Board President to run for Lt. Governor, 2013-06-13 13:59:47
- State rep. joins crowded Georgia congressional race, 2013-06-13 14:34:47
- Courtroom Weekly: Transport in court, 2013-06-13 14:54:06
- Rhode Island Senate passes casino crime bill, 2013-06-13 16:39:50
- Governor Shumlin signs marijuana decriminilization bill, 2013-06-13 16:57:43
- The Executive Summary: With last 2013 primary in the books, it's on to November!, 2013-06-13 17:43:20
- Mississippi Medicaid program at risk, 2013-06-13 22:52:56
- Minnesota Legislature approves liquor license for the Capitol, 2013-06-13 23:17:16
- Wisconsin State Assembly passes bills restricting abortion, 2013-06-14 14:53:55
- Kansas governor signs tax bill that forced legislature into overtime, 2013-06-14 15:21:24
- Governor of Delaware signs gun control laws, 2013-06-14 15:22:23
- Bipartisan support for dollar coin, 2013-06-14 15:38:00
- Lieutenant Governor in Hawaii announces run to keep seat, 2013-06-14 15:44:25
- Indiana Governor Mike Pence experiences his first veto override over a local tax measure, 2013-06-14 16:21:55
- Noem decides not to challenge Rounds in South Dakota Senate race, 2013-06-14 16:30:42
- Montana legislators fail to override vetoes, 2013-06-14 16:57:10
- Mike Meister announces 2014 candidacy for Nebraska Legislature, 2013-06-14 17:47:58
- California voters approve nearly all June 4 local ballot measure elections, 2013-06-14 18:24:53
- Idaho GOP discusses requiring prospective candidates to get party leaders approval before running, Otter disapproves, 2013-06-14 18:28:18
- Utah's Swallow still has no plans to resign, 2013-06-14 18:41:03
- Tennessee measures scheduled for 2014 ballot, 2013-06-14 18:51:24
- Governor of Nevada authorizes spending bills, 2013-06-14 19:27:03
- Kentucky legislative special session looming, 2013-06-15 21:15:32
- State Legislative Tracker: FBI raids California Senate, 2013-06-17 16:22:39
- The Tuesday Count: Number of 2014 ballot measures continues to rise, 2013-06-18 19:37:10
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/19/2013, 2013-06-19 21:09:20
- Maine Legislature approves $6.3 billion budget, anticipates governor's veto, 2013-06-19 21:56:35
- Courtroom Weekly: Millions on the line in tobacco, beef lawsuits, 2013-06-20 14:57:49
- Correale Stevens nominated to Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 2013-06-21 17:31:02
- Massachusetts House passes legislation easing transition to Affordable Care Act, 2013-06-21 19:45:52
- Alaska marijuana legalization initiative certified, 2013-06-22 14:15:34
- Special election heads to general election in Massachusetts, 2013-06-24 12:42:31
- State Legislative Tracker: Recalls move forward in Colorado, 2013-06-24 16:46:02
- Press Release: New Hampshire boasts best quality of life, Mississippi in last place according to aggregate index, 2013-06-25 00:00:50
- Morse and Giron recall petitions certified, 2013-06-25 13:54:20
- The Tuesday Count: Record number of measures headed to New York ballots, 2013-06-25 19:54:56
- Markey defeats Gomez for Senate seat in Massachusetts special election, 2013-06-26 03:03:40
- Interim education director appointed in Iowa, 2013-06-26 14:58:40
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/26/2013, 2013-06-26 17:52:02
- Republican candidate enters 2014 race for Alabama Senate District 22, 2013-06-26 18:09:27
- Ballot Law Update: Supreme Court delivers rulings on several high profile ballot measures, 2013-06-26 19:51:16
- Major cases of the Supreme Court October 2012 term, 2013-06-27 14:08:42
- Courtroom Weekly: Schools in court over funding, liabilities and transgender policies, 2013-06-27 15:22:05
- The Executive Summary: Why do state officials leave office early?, 2013-06-27 17:46:54
- Governor Malloy vetoes bail bondsmen bill, 2013-06-27 19:56:12
- Harry Reid plans immigration reform event, 2013-06-27 20:23:45
- Rhode Island House approves ceremonial ratification of 17th Amendment, 2013-06-27 20:32:54
- N.H. legislature passes voter ID compromise, 2013-06-28 01:16:08
- Arkansas group proposes ballot measure to repeal same-sex marriage ban, 2013-06-28 13:57:14
- New Mexico county first in country to ban fracking, 2013-06-28 14:45:36
- Vermont group pushes for Taser legislation on anniversary of man's death, 2013-06-28 15:26:51
- Governor in Hawaii signs medical marijuana bills, 2013-06-28 16:07:11
- Oklahoma man loses U.S. Supreme Court Case, 2013-06-28 16:12:14
- Wisconsin state legislature approves budget, sends it to governor, 2013-06-28 16:58:51
- Minnesota Legislature heavily lobbied by business groups, 2013-06-28 17:11:18
- Lawmakers urged to increase school funding in South Dakota, 2013-06-28 17:31:53
- Mississippi House passes Medicaid renewal, 2013-06-28 17:57:52
- West Virginia celebrates 150th birthday, 2013-06-28 18:14:00
- Nebraska state senator considers running for governor, 2013-06-28 19:52:42
- Governor Rick Perry calls for special legislative session after crowd delays abortion bill vote, 2013-06-29 22:57:01
- Governor Pence pledges support for a possible gay marriage ban being added to the state constitution, 2013-06-30 16:00:19
- Illinois attorney general postpones implementation of ruling on concealed carry, 2013-06-30 18:39:00
- Kay wins Kentucky state house special election, 2013-06-30 21:51:16
- Dockham confirmed for new position, 2013-06-30 22:01:52
- Obama's intended order to reduce CO2 emissions is opposed by Idaho representative Simpson, 2013-07-01 02:48:48
- New gas tax increases take effect on Monday, providing $4.4 billion in additional spending on transportation over 6 years, 2013-07-01 04:10:49
- Residents of Pacific, Washington recall Mayor Sun, 2013-07-01 04:43:23
- Florida medical marijuana initiative goes before state supreme court, 2013-07-01 14:03:04
- Connecticut court okays taking DNA by force, 2013-07-01 18:01:43
- Suffolk County Supreme Court justice retiring, 2013-07-01 18:40:58
- U.S. district judge from Wyoming retires at age 90, 2013-07-02 01:25:12
- Nebraska man begins campaign for 2014 U.S. Senate election, 2013-07-15 19:18:48
July
- State Legislative Tracker: Filibuster in Texas, 2013-07-01 16:20:01
- The Tuesday Count: Prop 8 ruling and the future of ballot measures, 2013-07-02 19:54:14
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/3/2013, 2013-07-03 13:14:13
- Courtroom Weekly: Employment laws and energy drinks, 2013-07-04 13:56:26
- State Legislative Tracker: California legislative turnover continues, 2013-07-08 15:34:08
- Press Release: Organization dedicated to government transparency ups local content, 2013-07-09 16:38:06
- The Tuesday Count: Deadlines pass with no signature filings in WA & OH, 2013-07-09 19:40:30
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/10/2013, 2013-07-10 16:49:00
- Iowa state Rep. Olson announces 2014 bid for governor, 2013-07-11 14:40:37
- Courtroom Weekly: Obesity to baseball, 2013-07-11 15:08:50
- First half of 2013 sees $1 billion more in school bond money over first half of 2012, 2013-07-11 18:39:14
- Love announces resignation from Alabama House of Representatives, 2013-07-11 19:49:13
- The Executive Summary: One southern titan of state row calls it quits, while another is coming back for thirds, 2013-07-11 21:03:28
- Maine Legislature overrides pair of vetoes from Governor LePage, 2013-07-11 21:41:48
- A look ahead at 2014 state executive elections in Kansas, 2013-07-12 13:51:55
- Napolitano announces resignation from Secretary of Homeland Security, 2013-07-12 16:20:32
- 2016 Arkansas initiative proposed to legalize same-sex marriage, 2013-07-12 16:56:31
- Court orders new dates for 2014 federal elections in Georgia, 2013-07-12 18:01:36
- Youngest man to serve as New Mexico's governor dies, 2013-07-12 18:38:20
- Malloy backs unions, vetoes Waterbury Hospital bill, 2013-07-12 18:47:11
- Governor Chafee signs TDI benefits expansion bill, 2013-07-12 18:59:32
- Bill banning shark fin trade introduced in Massachusetts House, 2013-07-12 22:02:09
- W.V. lawmakers planning trip to explore Future Fund, 2013-07-12 23:09:30
- N.H. governor signs speed limit increase, joins other states in increasing interstate speed limits, 2013-07-13 02:35:38
- Embattled governors an Illinois tradition, 2013-07-14 22:27:01
- Governor appoints panel in South Dakota to boost employment of disabled, 2013-07-15 03:46:41
- Abortion bill sent to desk of governor in Delaware, 2013-07-15 04:11:03
- Former Hawaii Representative announces end of political career, 2013-07-15 04:41:11
- Wisconsin governor signs abortion bill, federal judge blocks law, 2013-07-15 14:29:47
- Schumer recommends NYPD commissioner for Napolitano's spot, 2013-07-15 15:19:16
- Alaska board passes second redistricting plan, 2013-07-15 15:43:30
- Herbert calls for a special session, 2013-07-15 15:45:10
- State Legislative Tracker: 2013 Competitiveness Analysis, 2013-07-15 16:16:54
- Gessler seeks court order forcing Morse recall election date, 2013-07-15 16:49:59
- Fallin fundraising for 2014, 2013-07-15 16:51:04
- Vermont Rep. calls for domestic drone regulation, 2013-07-15 17:26:58
- Conviction of man on mushrooms upheld, 2013-07-15 17:34:12
- Louisiana Representative switches to Republican Party, 2013-07-15 18:15:13
- UPDATE: "Hill bill" referendum supporters file lawsuit, 2013-07-15 18:27:22
- Former Montana Governor will not run for U.S. Senate in 2014, 2013-07-15 18:42:43
- Boise school board president may run for governor, 2013-07-15 22:42:59
- Younts chosen for legislative seat, 2013-07-15 23:06:43
- Special session called in Kentucky, 2013-07-15 23:15:25
- Indiana finishes the fiscal year with enough surplus tax revenue to raise the state reserve to $1.94 billion, 2013-07-16 00:46:34
- Republican gubernatorial candidate David Craig all set to announce running mate, 2013-07-16 04:30:43
- Reid and Senate move closer to deal on Obama nominees, 2013-07-16 14:50:08
- Crowded Democratic primary field underlines Corbett's re-election woes, 2013-07-16 18:45:39
- The Tuesday Count: Alaska oil tax referendum garners 20,000 more signatures than required, 2013-07-16 20:39:46
- If Gov. McDonnell leaves office before the end of his term, what then?, 2013-07-16 21:35:58
- Liz Cheney announces run for U.S. Senate, 2013-07-17 00:03:54
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/17/2013, 2013-07-17 17:30:40
- Courtroom Weekly: Dogs in court, 2013-07-18 16:32:48
- A look ahead at 2014 state executive elections in Iowa, 2013-07-19 19:00:31
- State Legislative Tracker: Colorado recalls upheld in court, 2013-07-22 16:46:35
- The Tuesday Count: Nonpartisan coalition seeks to reform Illinois redistricting laws, 2013-07-23 21:03:59
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/24/2013, 2013-07-24 13:51:40
- The Executive Summary: Controversies continue to unfold around Virginia Governor, Utah Attorney General, 2013-07-25 14:50:14
- Courtroom Weekly: Electrified cattle and a new type of court, 2013-07-25 15:58:03
- California attempts Saturday voting, 2013-07-25 16:31:58
- Budget Chair testifies to sequestration's impact on federal courts, 2013-07-25 16:40:59
- W.V. lawmakers take concerns to EPA in D.C., 2013-07-25 19:41:43
- Pension Hotspots: Cincy, Detroit and Baltimore, 2013-07-26 14:14:58
- Texas voting rights back into question, 2013-07-26 15:01:43
- Massachusetts Legislature overrides Governor Patrick's transportation bill veto, 2013-07-26 17:50:50
- Military's request for more land draws ire in Georgia, 2013-07-26 17:56:05
- Arkansas politicians mull options for death penalty, 2013-07-26 18:28:19
- New Mexico AG recommends court strike down same-sex marriage ban, 2013-07-26 19:14:40
- Competitive race shaping up in Maine State Senate special election, 2013-07-26 21:41:18
- Alabama lawmakers pledge renewed look at “stand your ground” laws in 2014, 2013-07-29 13:37:21
- State Legislative Tracker: Lobbyist food and drink causes concern in Washington, 2013-07-29 16:30:41
- John McKinney enters Connecticut gubernatorial race, 2013-07-29 18:29:15
- Website change may affect vote tallies in General Assembly, 2013-07-29 18:53:44
- Vermont seeks federal disaster declaration, 2013-07-29 21:52:29
- Oil tax veto referendum has enough signatures for 2014 ballot, 2013-07-30 14:19:56
- Senate confirms James Comey as next FBI director, 2013-07-30 15:12:58
- Democrats question motive of Kansas governor's special session, 2013-07-30 16:14:13
- Challengers appear in Morse, Giron recall elections, 2013-07-30 16:16:09
- Delaware passes wildlife protection law, 2013-07-30 17:10:04
- Hawaii considers same-sex marriage, 2013-07-30 17:49:42
- South Dakota increases funding for maintenance of state buildings, 2013-07-30 18:16:07
- A look ahead at 2014 state executive elections in Minnesota, 2013-07-30 18:27:25
- The Tuesday Count: New Jersey measure short two votes for 2013 ballot, 2013-07-30 19:55:08
- Oregon governor race attracts two GOP challengers, 2013-07-30 21:35:50
- Wisconsin Governor revisits collective bargaining rights, 2013-07-30 21:45:57
- With bill signing, New Hampshire becomes 19th state to allow medical marijuana, 2013-07-31 03:47:01
- Tom Luna's school Wi-Fi plan disturbs lawmakers, 2013-07-31 10:08:46
- Indiana law banning state funding of Planned Parent Hood overturned in court, 2013-07-31 11:10:40
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/31/2013, 2013-07-31 11:58:43
- Frosh launches campaign for Maryland Attorney General, 2013-07-31 14:09:07
- Candidate declares for South Carolina special election, 2013-07-31 17:59:56
- Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal leads to campaign complications, 2013-07-31 18:01:48
- Louisiana state senator switches party, 2013-07-31 18:58:18
- Montana state senator pleads not guilty to DUI and obstructing an officer, 2013-07-31 19:21:49
- North Dakota's Joe Miller pleads guilty to drunk driving, 2013-07-31 19:21:59
- Gov. Fallin to chair National Governors Association, 2013-07-31 19:25:27
- Kentucky Senate races heats up, 2013-07-31 19:54:54
- Pennsylvania reflects after passing of former governor William Scranton, Jr., 2013-07-31 19:59:35
- Ballot Law Update: Legal action ramps up against state I&R laws, 2013-07-31 20:06:22
- A look ahead at 2014 congressional elections in Tennessee, 2013-07-31 22:21:40
- Michigan medicaid expansion could add hundreds of thousands to program, 2013-07-31 22:49:29
- Obama to give housing speech in Phoenix, 2013-07-31 23:06:18
- Cochran's quarterly reports reveal re-election bid is likely, 2013-07-31 23:37:58
August
- Courtroom Weekly: Families face divorce, birth and international separation, 2013-08-01 15:30:42
- Serial superintendent's baggage causes him to leave Florida post, 2013-08-01 22:22:38
- State Legislative Tracker: Georgia legislator passes away, 2013-08-05 18:05:52
- Freshman Arkansas congressman challenging U.S. senator in 2014, 2013-08-05 18:55:03
- New Mexico senator takes over push for stricter chemical regulations, 2013-08-05 19:28:00
- Iowa governor elected to executive committee of National Governors Association, 2013-08-06 14:49:00
- Minnesota governor issues proclamation in recognition of state's new same-sex marriage law, 2013-08-06 16:14:32
- Speculation grows on who Kansas Democrats will put forth to challenge Gov. Brownback in 2014, 2013-08-06 19:39:17
- The Tuesday Count: Texas sees approval of first 2014 ballot measure, 2013-08-06 20:46:19
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/7/2013, 2013-08-07 14:26:56
- Rep. Alexander announces retirement in Louisiana, 2013-08-07 14:31:33
- State Supreme Courts Caseload Report, 2013, 2013-08-08 12:59:56
- The Executive Summary: Another top Florida official resigns amid controversy, 2013-08-08 17:05:46
- California leads the way in online voting apps, 2013-08-09 13:50:37
- State Legislative Tracker: Texas adjourns third special session, 2013-08-12 13:46:23
- Voters in New Jersey to decide nominees in special election primary, 2013-08-12 14:15:04
- Republicans consider challengers to Shaheen, 2013-08-12 20:33:22
- Concerns about meth mount among W.V. lawmakers, 2013-08-12 21:35:14
- NY sex scandals impact candidates in new poll, 2013-08-13 15:36:01
- South Dakota joins other states in legislative prayer case, 2013-08-13 16:18:26
- Congressional candidates file to run for Hanabusa's vacant seat in Hawaii, 2013-08-13 16:56:04
- OK state legislature to meet in special session, 2013-08-13 16:59:53
- Newest Maryland delegate promises to personally help fund a campaign to raise the state minimum wage, 2013-08-13 17:14:58
- Delaware panel reviews health care reform plan, 2013-08-13 17:28:38
- Nobody is backing down in Democratic race for governor, 2013-08-13 17:35:32
- Vermont pot citations being put to use, 2013-08-13 17:52:48
- Another Alabama State House member resigns, 2013-08-13 17:54:26
- Special election set for Massachusetts State Senate seat, 2013-08-13 18:28:49
- $34 million dollar bond a possibility for Boise voters in November, 2013-08-13 18:29:25
- State ethics commission issues decision in L. Philip Soucy case, 2013-08-13 19:58:40
- Ex-Indiana Utility Regulator gets away from his felony charges with nothing but a warning, 2013-08-13 20:11:29
- The Tuesday Count: Five advisory questions to appear on Washington 2013 ballot, 2013-08-13 20:27:37
- Booker and Lonegan defeat challengers in New Jersey special election, 2013-08-14 02:12:38
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/14/2013, 2013-08-14 16:56:40
- Wisconsin's Solidarity Sing Along ticketed by Capitol Police, 2013-08-14 20:50:01
- Utah's Lee proposes shutdown over Obamacare, 2013-08-14 22:43:22
- Nevada leaders still discussing Tennessee nuclear waste agreement, 2013-08-14 23:04:03
- Faustino Fernandez-Vina nominated to New Jersey Supreme Court, 2013-08-14 23:18:44
- Tennessee secretary of state inducted as new president of national organization, 2013-08-15 00:33:51
- Boughton explores Connecticut gubernatiorial bid, 2013-08-15 03:28:52
- Lawsuit challenges campaign finance reform ballot measure, 2013-08-15 03:47:26
- North Dakota's lieutenant governor promotes state as a drone test site, 2013-08-15 04:09:39
- Third Alaska redistricting plan faces legal challenges, 2013-08-15 12:57:13
- ASU faculty hours decreased due to new healthcare law, 2013-08-15 13:22:43
- Worker pension contributions ruled unconstitutional, 2013-08-15 14:55:04
- North Carolina voter ID bill signed into law, 2013-08-15 15:07:38
- Candidates begin emerging for 2014 US Senate race in South Carolina, 2013-08-15 15:21:37
- Courtroom Weekly: Judges weigh in on names, juries, 2013-08-15 16:07:31
- Kentucky special session ready to begin, 2013-08-15 16:52:16
- Student absentee ballots available for Fairfax County voters, 2013-08-15 17:59:42
- Mark Critz to run for lieutenant governor, Rothfus spared of re-match, 2013-08-15 18:43:38
- Colorado Senate recall elections shaken up by court ruling, 2013-08-15 18:58:37
- Interim Mississippi education official joins charter school board, 2013-08-15 19:01:53
- More Democrats decline running for Montana's open Senate seat, 2013-08-15 20:12:49
- By the numbers: Comparing Oregon's U.S. House incumbents, 2013-08-15 22:42:05
- State Legislative Tracker: New Hampshire Senate President Steps Down from Leadership, 2013-08-19 17:26:12
- Struggling schools, PAC money influencing Tuscaloosa school board election, 2013-08-19 17:59:48
- Controversies in the Virginia Gubernatorial Election, 2013-08-19 22:07:56
- Decreased enrollment, school closures, and state takeover influencing Birmingham City School Board Elections, 2013-08-20 15:22:07
- The Tuesday Count: Arkansas 2014 ballot begins to take shape, 2013-08-20 20:48:37
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/21/2013, 2013-08-21 16:22:35
- Arkansas State Senator resigns amidst ethics controversy, 2013-08-21 16:56:12
- Courtroom Weekly: Action in the courts on guns and police chases, 2013-08-22 15:17:39
- The Executive Summary: Where did your state executives go to school?, 2013-08-22 15:24:11
- State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts Senator to resign over ethics controversy, 2013-08-26 17:41:28
- Connecticut committee to vote on medical marijuana rules, 2013-08-26 18:21:04
- Georgia Representative resigns to focus on Congressional run, 2013-08-26 19:03:11
- New Mexico Representative passes away during first term, 2013-08-26 19:40:03
- Massachusetts House taking up bill to fix background check law, 2013-08-26 20:37:56
- Maine Legislature convenes special session on bonds, state hospital funding, 2013-08-26 21:07:33
- Alabama House committee holds hearings on abuse in state prisons, 2013-08-26 21:56:52
- N.H. Senate President Bragdon steps down amid controversy, 2013-08-27 04:43:19
- Iowa treasurer considers 2014 bid for governor, 2013-08-27 14:31:40
- Kansas and Arizona sue federal government to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote, 2013-08-27 15:48:55
- The Tuesday Count: Maine may be first state to put Common Core on the ballot, 2013-08-27 19:56:03
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/28/2013, 2013-08-28 17:36:58
- Four incumbents ousted in Alabama school board elections, 2013-08-28 18:16:42
- Voigt announces retirement from Wyoming Supreme Court, 2013-08-28 19:39:28
- Ballot Law Update: I&R supporters take the offensive in North Dakota, 2013-08-28 20:15:21
- Courtroom Weekly: Medical woes across the nation, 2013-08-29 14:50:14
- Governor Otter promises boost education funding by $82.5 million, 2013-08-29 16:20:07
- Indiana moves state retirees to a market-based system that will likely cut benefits, 2013-08-29 18:03:50
- Press Release: Despite low approval ratings, congressional incumbents coast through primaries, 2013-08-29 20:49:56
- Nevada teachers' union unable to get big name support for business tax ballot measure, 2013-08-30 13:38:07
- Utah group launches effort to reform election process, 2013-08-30 14:22:36
- NJ bill protects employees' social media privacy, 2013-08-30 15:37:22
- Governor paves way for childcare workers' union, 2013-08-30 15:56:22
- NY Assemblyman Eric Stevenson hit with new corruption charge, 2013-08-30 17:29:05
- Signature recount demanded over local smoking ban referendum, 2013-08-30 18:05:02
- Delaware governor proceeds with medical marijuana effort, 2013-08-30 19:37:07
- Man charged in threats against Tulsi Gabbard, 2013-08-30 19:55:54
- Lawmakers return from N.D. trip, push Future Fund, 2013-08-30 20:13:36
- South Dakota political activist found guilty, 2013-08-30 20:26:45
- Long-time politician Thomas Crowley dies, 2013-08-30 23:05:01
- Kentucky holds redistricting special session, 2013-08-31 12:09:44
- Ellie Kinnaird resigns from state senate, 2013-08-31 12:20:46
- Marlon Kimpson wins primary runoff, 2013-08-31 12:47:30
- Bloomberg backs Colorado senators facing recall, 2013-08-31 19:08:49
- Louisiana state representative resigns amid fraud charges, 2013-08-31 20:37:14
- Alaska appeals federal rejection of ANWR exploration request, 2013-08-31 20:39:32
- Lamar Alexander will face state Rep. Joe Carr in 2014 primary, 2013-08-31 21:35:50
- Illinois joint ticket election procedure to debut in 2014, 2013-08-31 23:21:00
- Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Douglas Gansler pushes for $10 minimum wage, 2013-08-31 23:25:11
- Davis delays her announcement in Texas, 2013-09-01 01:40:19
- Montana state senator files to run for federal office, 2013-09-01 03:20:17
- Several candidates announce candidacy for 2014 Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2013-09-01 03:46:56
- Ballot Law Update: Residency requirements for circulators repealed in California, 2013-09-25 22:01:01
September
- Detroit's counting of write-in mayoral ballots halted, 2013-09-01 20:05:29
- The Tuesday Count: Healthcare becoming a prominent issue on 2014 ballots, 2013-09-03 19:00:26
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/4/2013, 2013-09-04 17:11:25
- Courtroom Weekly: Healthcare and hearts, 2013-09-05 16:52:34
- The Executive Summary: Labor Day marks unofficial beginning of 2014 election season, 2013-09-05 17:52:02
- Iowa school board elections focus on overcoming challenges, 2013-09-06 04:26:40
- Recalls of two Colorado state senators head to the polls, 2013-09-06 16:03:22
- State Legislative Tracker: North Carolina legislators target state income tax, 2013-09-09 18:21:49
- Delaware justice announces retirement, 2013-09-10 18:30:54
- Arkansas school board elections to address school safety, choice, 2013-09-10 19:46:53
- The Tuesday Count: CO school tax officially certified for 2013 ballot, 2013-09-10 19:53:38
- Two state senators successfully recalled in Colorado, 2013-09-11 04:50:26
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/11/2013, 2013-09-11 14:26:14
- Kansas Legislator Ed Bideau dies of cerebral aneurysm, 2013-09-11 14:42:29
- Minnesota Governor signs disaster relief bill, 2013-09-11 15:20:39
- Newcomers win majority of school board elections in Iowa, 2013-09-11 20:22:34
- Courtroom Weekly: Cameras in the court, 2013-09-12 15:01:41
- Can Arizona conservatives beat the clock to block Medicaid expansion from taking effect Jan. 1?, 2013-09-15 19:46:21
- State Legislative Tracker: Former Alaska representative faces ethics allegations, 2013-09-16 17:48:36
- The Tuesday Count: Arizona veto referendums finish collecting signatures, 2013-09-17 19:52:46
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/18/2013, 2013-09-18 14:00:11
- Gun control debate returns in wake of Navy Yard shooting, 2013-09-18 14:06:32
- Low voter turnout in Arkansas school board elections, 2013-09-18 17:01:06
- Courtroom Weekly: Shots fired, marriage laws challenged on the East Coast, 2013-09-19 15:59:41
- The Executive Summary: Utah's Greg Bell becomes fourth lieutenant governor to resign this year, 2013-09-19 18:00:24
- Mobile App for Kansas Courts Wins Award, 2013-09-19 18:08:09
- Alabama congressional special election draws crowded primary field, 2013-09-23 12:44:22
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature debates public assistance issues, 2013-09-23 19:07:01
- The Tuesday Count: Ballots set for November 2013 election, 2013-09-24 22:50:09
- Byrne and Young advance to runoff election in Alabama special election, 2013-09-25 03:08:43
- Oklahoma governor orders National Guard to stop benefits for same-sex couples, 2013-09-25 16:16:27
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/25/2013, 2013-09-25 16:50:05
- 37 state attorneys general seek FDA regulation of e-cigarettes, 2013-09-25 18:30:57
- Alaska school board elections emphasize technology, 2013-09-25 20:09:35
- NY Attorney General sets up fake yogurt shop to combat astroturfing, 2013-09-26 13:59:13
- Courtroom Weekly: Smokes and jokes, 2013-09-26 14:52:09
- New justice appointed to Texas Supreme Court, 2013-09-27 13:43:56
- U.S., Iranian diplomatic relations kickstarted, 2013-09-30 16:50:36
- State Legislative Tracker: Florida house gets new Minority Leader, 2013-09-30 17:36:33
October
- United States budget debate, 2013, 2013-09-24 18:56:10
- The Tuesday Count: 2013 Pre-election coverage, 2013-10-02 00:07:57
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/2/2013, 2013-10-02 18:03:39
- Alaska school board elections see majority of candidates unopposed, 2013-10-02 19:18:31
- Courtroom Weekly: Gunshots, gangs and Toys R Us, 2013-10-03 15:36:31
- $810 million bond measure divides Wake County school board candidates, 2013-10-03 16:09:54
- The Executive Summary: What do incumbents have planned for the 2014 elections?, 2013-10-03 18:04:00
- 2013 Elections Preview: Some seats may switch parties in the Virginia House of Delegates, 2013-10-04 21:25:38
- State Legislative Tracker: Colorado senate leadership picture remains unclear, 2013-10-07 18:42:45
- The 5 Most Important Ballot Measures in 2013, 2013-10-07 19:31:28
- Shutdown strikes an already heated Virginia gubernatorial contest, 2013-10-07 21:28:16
- The Tuesday Count: Ballotpedia announces 5 most important 2013 ballot measures, 2013-10-08 19:52:42
- Justice Hoens says goodbye, 2013-10-08 20:53:24
- Freshman state representative named as new Lieutenant Governor of Utah, 2013-10-09 14:36:34
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/9/2013, 2013-10-09 15:12:38
- Ad war gets under way in race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, 2013-10-09 15:54:50
- Wake County School Board voters elect Democratic majority, approve $810 million construction bond, 2013-10-09 17:01:28
- Wisconsin Attorney General won't seek re-election in 2014, 2013-10-09 18:38:35
- Ballot Box Weekly: Bringing you your weekly fill of elections coverage, 2013-10-09 21:53:20
- Courtroom Weekly: Drug treatments and an abortion denied, 2013-10-10 15:34:30
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections, 2013-10-10 22:23:18
- An early look at the 2014 state executive elections in Illinois, 2013-10-11 17:21:59
- Ten candidates head to congressional special election in Massachusetts, 2013-10-14 13:21:38
- State Legislative Tracker: Nevada representative passes away, 2013-10-14 15:27:56
- Voters to decide Senate special election in New Jersey, 2013-10-15 12:12:57
- The Tuesday Count: Low number of initiatives on 2013 ballots, 2013-10-15 21:26:46
- Democratic primary for Maryland's top executive offices is a race of "firsts", 2013-10-16 12:13:38
- Addivinola and Clark advance to general election in Massachusetts, 2013-10-16 13:32:57
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/16/2013, 2013-10-16 14:55:58
- Ballot Box Weekly: 1, 2, 3 days of elections this week, 2013-10-16 21:25:29
- Booker defeats Lonegan in New Jersey special election for Senate, 2013-10-17 13:49:32
- Courtroom Weekly: Kids, computers and a warning to parents, 2013-10-17 15:08:34
- Michigan treasurer's resignation causes cabinet shuffle, 2013-10-17 16:10:21
- The Executive Summary: Delaware state executive position sits vacant for two years, 2013-10-17 18:27:05
- Secretary of state addresses voter integrity in Nebraska, 2013-10-17 19:40:25
- Candidates seek congressional seat in Louisiana special election, 2013-10-18 13:31:14
- Voters select nominees in Louisiana special election primary, 2013-10-21 15:26:08
- Arkansas Rep. Tim Griffin to retire in 2014, 2013-10-21 15:45:37
- State Legislative Tracker: Connecticut legislator faces fraud charges, 2013-10-21 21:34:49
- Minnesota Secretary of State's online voter registration launches controversy, 2013-10-21 22:01:12
- The Tuesday Count: Millions donated to 2013 ballot measure campaigns, 2013-10-23 00:34:56
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/23/2013, 2013-10-23 15:43:26
- Grayson sends campaign email comparing tea party to KKK, 2013-10-23 16:01:49
- North Dakota Tax Commissioner resigning, 2013-10-23 16:07:53
- Oklahoma governor appoints former state legislator as Secretary of State, 2013-10-23 18:36:21
- Ballot Box Weekly: Louisiana holds jungle primaries, 2013-10-23 21:08:33
- Courtroom Weekly: Public records and illegal graves, 2013-10-24 15:14:27
- Large GOP field of candidates set to battle for open seat on Texas Railroad Commission in 2014, 2013-10-24 15:18:55
- Instagram puts AG Doug Gansler at scene of underage drinking, 2013-10-24 18:47:52
- Texas school board candidates concentrate on funding, maintaining accountability, 2013-10-25 18:18:03
- State executive officials 2013 election preview, 2013-10-28 01:31:10
- Hood appointed to Colorado Supreme Court, 2013-10-28 13:54:37
- State Legislative Tracker: Minnesota legislators raise issues over online voting registration, 2013-10-28 18:37:35
- November 5 state legislative special elections preview, 2013-10-29 23:02:00
- The Tuesday Count: Washington 2013 measure breaks campaign funding record, 2013-10-30 03:30:09
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/30/2013, 2013-10-30 14:04:30
- Alabama Supreme Court reverses 24 year old divorce law ruling, 2013-10-30 19:22:24
- Ballot Box Weekly: Previewing next week's elections, 2013-10-30 22:05:40
- Courtroom Weekly: Halloween edition, 2013-10-31 16:34:01
- The Executive Summary: Ghostbusters, pirates and terror-inducing campaign ads! Oh, my!, 2013-10-31 18:53:29
- Pennsylvania school boards to see large turnover, 2013-10-31 21:18:57
November
- California school board elections draw over 200 candidates, 2013-11-01 21:14:15
- Tea party candidate takes on GOP candidate for nomination in Alabama runoff primary, 2013-11-04 14:02:12
- State Legislative Tracker: Indiana senator calls for Article V convention, 2013-11-04 18:42:33
- Colorado school board elections focus on Amendment 66, school reform, 2013-11-04 19:08:58
- The Tuesday Count: Final pre-election report, 2013-11-06 00:21:57
- 2013 Elections review: Democrats take control of two Virginia races and Christie breaks a record, 2013-11-06 05:32:04
- Byrne defeats tea party challenger to win nomination in Alabama, 2013-11-06 14:08:14
- Race for Virginia Attorney General remains too close to call, 2013-11-06 16:03:11
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/6/2013, 2013-11-06 21:48:52
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts, 2013-11-06 22:02:09
- 2013 State Legislative Elections Review: Special elections and few changes in New Jersey and Virginia, 2013-11-06 22:31:57
- Ballot Box Weekly: Few surprises mark yesterday's elections, 2013-11-07 01:10:12
- Few surprises in 2013 statewide ballot measure elections, 2013-11-07 01:10:33
- Gov. Corbett officially running for re-election, 2013-11-07 16:28:27
- Courtroom Weekly: Money, Medicaid and juvenile laws, 2013-11-07 17:58:01
- NJ Representative Runyan retiring after two terms, 2013-11-07 18:36:40
- Gov. Otter appoints first woman to the Idaho Potato Commission, 2013-11-07 19:37:56
- Vote totals continue to shift in race for Virginia Attorney General, 2013-11-08 16:23:38
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections, 2013-11-08 20:41:52
- State Legislative Tracker: California lawmakers face campaign finance probe, 2013-11-11 16:21:41
- The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2013, a glance at 2014, 2013-11-13 05:01:45
- Update: Virginia attorney general race looks destined for recount, 2013-11-13 16:59:11
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/13/2013, 2013-11-13 20:26:02
- Ballot Box Weekly: Paint barely dry on 2013 elections with less than one month until first filing deadline of 2014, 2013-11-13 20:26:17
- Courtroom Weekly: Death penalty, guns, and parental rights, 2013-11-14 17:34:39
- The Executive Summary: Dust settles following the general election, 2013-11-14 18:45:11
- Indiana Superintendent Glenda Ritz clashes with State Board of Education, 2013-11-14 21:19:43
- Louisiana Republican candidates face off in runoff special election, 2013-11-15 13:35:00
- McAllister defeats Riser for seat in Louisiana runoff special election, 2013-11-18 13:38:57
- State Legislative Tracker: Hawaii legalizes same-sex marriage, 2013-11-18 18:14:14
- Press Release: Incorrect Projections Cause Campaign Costs to Skyrocket, 2013-11-19 16:48:10
- New North Dakota supreme court justice appointed, 2013-11-19 19:19:59
- Florida Rep. Trey Radel charged with possession of cocaine, 2013-11-19 21:49:29
- The Tuesday Count: Arizona election law referendum on 2014 ballot, 2013-11-20 03:00:46
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/20/2013, 2013-11-20 15:12:37
- State Sen. Lehman joins race for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, 2013-11-20 17:05:37
- Florida governor reviewing four candidates for lieutenant governor, 2013-11-20 20:11:02
- Gov. Quinn signs bill making Illinois the 16th state to legalize same-sex marriage, 2013-11-21 15:25:10
- Courtroom Weekly: Marriage, juvenile sentences and a jury stalker, 2013-11-21 17:27:21
- "Nuclear option" invoked by U.S. Senate, 2013-11-21 19:29:18
- Utah Attorney General resigns, proclaims innocence amid criminal investigations, 2013-11-22 15:58:17
- State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts Senate passes minimum wage increase, 2013-11-25 18:37:47
- The Tuesday Count: Guns, GMOs likely to appear on 2014 ballots, 2013-11-27 03:07:07
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/27/2013, 2013-11-27 14:43:34
- Obamacare contraceptive mandate heads to Supreme Court, 2013-11-27 16:38:48
- Mark Obenshain orders recount of Virginia attorney general race, 2013-11-27 17:01:21
- Evie Hudak resignation ends recall campaign, 2013-11-27 20:30:46
- Courtroom Weekly: Bottle service, murder and television, 2013-11-29 17:06:33
- The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage could be hot topic on 2014 ballots, 2013-12-04 04:20:53
- The Tuesday Count: Battle over GMO labeling could continue in 2014, 2013-12-10 22:21:32
- The Tuesday Count: Fracking may be another repeat issue on 2014 ballot, 2013-12-17 23:37:40
December
- State Legislative Tracker: Illinois to convene special session, 2013-12-02 19:46:52
- Filing deadline report: 2014 state executive election season kicks off early in Illinois, 2013-12-03 15:47:38
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/4/2013, 2013-12-04 14:58:48
- Interim Attorney General takes office in Utah, 2013-12-04 16:46:56
- Courtroom Weekly: Politeness leads to arrest, rude video deemed free speech, 2013-12-05 16:43:39
- Special election in Massachusetts to replace Markey, 2013-12-09 13:43:33
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature considers citizen initiative, 2013-12-09 19:18:41
- Filing deadline report: 54 candidates file for seven statewide positions in Texas, 2013-12-10 16:59:03
- Kansas Governor Sam Brownback loses two cabinet officials this week, 2013-12-10 20:37:20
- Clark wins seat in Massachusetts special election, 2013-12-11 14:01:55
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/11/2013, 2013-12-11 14:30:12
- Ballot Law Update: 2013 Year in Review, 2013-12-12 02:05:18
- Courtroom Weekly: Gun laws challenged and a cat gets rich, 2013-12-12 17:39:41
- The Executive Summary: Candidate filing deadlines pass in Illinois and Texas, 2013-12-12 19:17:23
- Richard Robinson nominated to Connecticut's highest court, 2013-12-12 19:31:34
- Governor Brown appoints 18 new superior court judges for California, 2013-12-13 22:01:05
- Byrne takes on LeFlore in Alabama special election, 2013-12-16 13:42:53
- Recount in progress: Resolution in sight for Virginia attorney general race, 2013-12-17 17:44:05
- VA Rep. Frank Wolf will not run for re-election, 2013-12-17 20:15:01
- Utah Rep. Jim Matheson will not seek re-election, 2013-12-17 21:12:22
- Byrne easily wins congressional seat in Alabama special election, 2013-12-18 14:11:13
- Iowa Rep. Latham will not seek re-election, 2013-12-18 14:29:44
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/18/2013, 2013-12-18 15:11:56
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature passes citizen initiative, 2013-12-18 16:23:24
- Courtroom Weekly: Kids and the courts, 2013-12-19 16:20:25
- Holly M. Kirby appointed to Tennessee Supreme Court, 2013-12-19 17:18:35
- Top state executive official resignations of 2013, 2013-12-20 15:52:13
- 2013 Recount review: Herring's win seals Democratic sweep in Virginia, 2013-12-20 16:37:49
- Ballotpedia's 2013 Recall Analysis, 2013-12-23 06:25:19
- Oklahoma's first female Commissioner of Labor passes away, 2013-12-26 17:58:13
- 2013 State Executive Awards, 2013-12-31 15:50:12
- Top 2013 controversies in state executive offices not leading to resignation, 2013-12-31 17:35:38
- Top 2013 state executive feuds, 2013-12-31 23:37:58
- Paul C. Lo first Hmong-American appointed to serve as judge in United States, 2014-01-03 06:17:40
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