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Polsinelli Podcast - Republicans Gain Control of the U.S. Senate - How That May Impact Health Reform
There will be a runoff in both the Texas Democratic and Republican primaries for AG in May after no candidate on either side cleared the 50% threshold, extending the fight over who will succeed Ken Paxton as he runs for U.S....more
With the 2025-2026 legislative session officially underway, the State House is taking shape after a high-stakes election in which all 80 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot. Democrats came out of the election...more
In recent decades, the national political party conventions have ceased to be actual contests over presidential and vice-presidential nominations. The days of deal making between state party bosses and multi-round balloting...more
As the nation followed higher-profile elections in Virginia, New York City, and California on Tuesday, November 4, Ohio held its 2025 election. There were no statewide ballot issues, so all contests were local elections. ...more
Democrat Jay Jones won the race for Virginia AG. Jones, a former Virginia Delegate, defeated Republican incumbent AG Jason Miyares. Cozen O’Connor’s Chuck Slemp recently wrote about how the outcome of the 2025 Virginia AG...more
Last night’s state attorney general (AG) election in Virginia marks the first major test of the parties’ political strength heading into the 2026 election cycle. At the end of this highly anticipated race, Democrats were able...more
Ohio’s Redistricting Commission unanimously approved a new congressional map on October 31, 2025, which will remain in effect until 2031. The new map could potentially alter the dynamics in several races in next year’s...more
On Nov. 4, 2025, Virginia will hold general elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and all 100 seats of the Virginia House of Delegates. Virginia currently has a Republican governor, lieutenant governor...more
Former federal prosecutor Nick Coffey announced his candidacy for Oklahoma AG in the 2026 election, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race. Two Republicans have announced they are seeking their party’s nomination:...more
Brownstein is watching and analyzing the two gubernatorial races this year—in New Jersey and Virginia—and looking ahead to the 36 gubernatorial contests in 2026....more
Michigan – Republican private-practice attorney Matt DePerno has filed paperwork to run again for Michigan AG, following his 2022 loss in the general election to incumbent AG Dana Nessel. He joins a growing list of candidates...more
Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more
Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response “Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians...more
Individuals and business or nonprofit entities–such as corporations, partnerships and LLCs– that do not receive political contributions (i.e., do not have a PAC), but only make such contributions to California state and...more
Since Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President just over two weeks ago, speculation has swirled about the identity of her pick for the Vice Presidential candidate....more
With ballots arriving California voters’ mailboxes, this alert provides a snapshot analysis of the open seats in the California Legislature for the 2024 primary. It’s worth noting that in the secretary of state’s pre-primary...more
As the country gears up for the 2024 elections, 11 races for governor will be contested, offering a glimpse into the shifting political dynamics across the nation. Currently, Republicans hold 27 seats and Democrats 23. In the...more
In this off-year election, voters across Colorado decided two statewide ballot measures and determined local races for mayors, city councils, school boards and local ballot measures. Below is a rundown of the results of the...more
The 2023 Ohio General Election reached an unusually high turnout for an odd-numbered election year, thanks to two statewide ballot issues. Issue 1 garnered national attention, as Ohio became the latest state to enshrine...more
On Tuesday, November 7th, citizens across the Commonwealth went back to the polls to vote in one of the most consequential elections in Virginia’s history. Following redistricting, primary elections, and a wave of retirements...more
On Tuesday, Philadelphians turned out in droves to participate in the highly anticipated midterm election. The state’s highly competitive U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races drew much national attention, and while ballots are...more
Topline Takeaways from Election Night - The national Republican wave never materialized. In Iowa, the Republicans outperformed the national Republican party’s performance at the state and federal levels. As we detail...more
DFL Sweeps State-wide Races - DFL incumbent Governor Tim Walz easily defeated Republican challenger Scott Jensen by a 52.2% to 44.6% margin. Walz built up huge vote margins in Hennepin and Ramsey counties early, and Jensen...more
With Election Day barely a week away to close out a contentious campaign season, Colorado voters will soon make their choices for state office. Republicans may have an opportunity to disrupt Colorado’s Democratic monopoly in...more
With the conclusion of the August 9 primary, the DFL and Republican ballots are set for the November 8 general election. Every constitutional officer and all 134 seats in legislature will be on the ballot along with the...more