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2013: A Year of Big Majorities
Last November’s voting left one party or the other in full control of government in most states of the country. But how they plan to use their power is a tricky question. more
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Cory Booker Opts Out of Governor’s Race, Looks Instead to U.S. Senate
The decision prevents a major shakeup to New Jersey politics, rendering moot months of speculation that the state would see a marquee matchup in its race for governor.
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Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Won’t Run For Governor — Not As Republican, At Least
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will not seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2013, he said Wednesday. But he left open the possibility for a run as an independent.
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Democrats Win Montana Governor’s Race, Lead in Washington
Democrats have fended off at least one more Republican attempt to take back control of a governor’s office, and likely another. more
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Ill. Campaign Finance Limits Remain Through Election, Court Rules
A federal appeals court refused a request to overturn a lower court’s preliminary injunction against a 2009 law limitng individual donations to $5,000, while allowing $10,000 from unions or corporations and $50,000 from political action committees. more
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Tax Pledge Permeates New Hampshire Politics
New Hampshire has no income tax or sales tax. The candidates for governor want to keep it that way. But despite that, the debate over taxes never really goes away. more
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In New Hampshire, a Primary Full of Unfamiliarity
John Lynch, New Hampshire’s popular moderate Democratic governor, is not seeking reelection this year, creating a window of opportunity for Republicans wishing to take back the office.
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Cory Booker Hints at N.J. Governor Run
Newark Mayor Corey Booker has floated another hint that he’ll run for Governor in 2013, challenging Republican Chris Christie in what would be a high-profile clash of rising political stars. more
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Legislatures May Soon See Many New Faces
An extraordinary number of state legislators may lose their seats this year, but neither Republicans nor Democrats are likely to make big gains in the number of state legislative chambers each controls. more
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In Kansas Primary, Results Could Advance Governor’s Agenda
On a busy primary day in four states, conservatives in Kansas are looking to oust moderate Republicans, freeing up room for the governor to push his ambitious agenda. more
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Report: Cost of Walker Recall Effort Topped $80 Million
Wisconsin’s unprecedented 15 recall races for governor, lieutenant governor and state senate in 2011 and 2012, prompted a record amount of campaign spending, according to a report released Wednesday (July 25). Candidates, groups and committees spent a total of about $137.5 million on races, including about $84.5
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Walker Win in Wisconsin Tops Historic Primary Day
In one of the busiest election days of 2012 and one of the most historic, voters in Wisconsin decided not to recall their Republican governor who set off a national debate by curtailing collective bargaining rights for state public employees. Voters in six other states also went to the polls. more
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Other Elections Besides Walker Recall
Voters will also decide ballot measures, five state legislative primaries and a gubernatorial primary in Montana. more
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Wisconsin Recall Campaign Turns on Job Creation Issue
Scott Walker promised to be the job-creation governor. Two years later, he’s struggling to prove he deserves the label. more
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Primaries Set Gov Races in Wisc., N.C.
Voters Tuesday (May 8) formally picked candidates for governors' races in four states while North Carolina voters approved a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage in the state. more
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Recall of Wisconsin Governor Gets National Attention
For the first time in Wisconsin state history, voters will have the chance to recall their governor. The race has drawn millions of dollars from outside the state and is seen to have national implications. more
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In Wisconsin, Assessing a New Labor Law’s Impact
RACINE, Wisconsin - A year after union protests swept Wisconsin's Capitol, labor and management are still grappling with the collective bargaining law that prompted the backlash. Leaders of local governments and schools enjoy having more options to balance their budgets, but state funding cuts often outweigh the benefits. more
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With Perdue Out, Democrats Wonder if They're Better Off
TODAY'S TAKE: North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, a Democrat, announced she won't run for re-election this year. Some say that decision might actually make Democrats more likely to hold onto the office. more
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Herbert Makes His Case as Foes on the Right Loom
TODAY'S TAKE: Facing opposition from fellow Republicans for another term, Utah Governor Gary Herbert used his state of the state address yesterday to celebrate Utah's economy and to attack the federal government. more
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Wisconsin Recall Effort Quiets Legislature, Energizes Voters
TODAY'S TAKE: Opponents of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker are expected to deliver petitions with more than 700,000 signatures on Tuesday (January 17) supporting his recall The effort is likely to divert voters' attention this year away from legislative business and toward the campaign trail. more