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Runoffs Set for Both Parties in Texas AG Primaries

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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

McCarter & English, LLP

2026 New Jersey Legislative Update

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

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

New York’s Party Designating Conventions: More than Just a Party for the Party Faithful

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

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Ohio Politics Update: Insights from the 2025 Local Elections

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

Cozen O'Connor

Democrat Jay Jones Wins VA AG Race, SD and TX AG Fields Expand

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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

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Ready, Set, Go: Virginia State AG Election Kicks Off Competitive Election Season

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

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Ohio Approves New Congressional Map: What It Means for 2026 Elections

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

McGuireWoods Consulting

Virginia 2025 Election Update

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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

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OK AG Field Expands, RI AG Plans to Retire

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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 Hyatt Farber Schreck

Gubernatorial Elections in 2025 and 2026: Early Signals for National Trends

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

Cozen O'Connor

AG Field Expands in MI and SC; MO Governor Names New AG

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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

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/4)

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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

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/28)

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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

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2025 Filing Requirements and Contribution Limits for California “Major Donors”

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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

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5 - Special Veepstakes Edition

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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

2024 California March Primary Preview: Update on Open-Seat Elections

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

McGuireWoods Consulting

2024 Governors Races: Where's the Action?

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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

2023 Colorado State and Select Local Mayoral Election Results

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

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Ohio 2023 General Election Preliminary Results

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

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2023 Virginia Election Report

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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

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Broad Street Brief: Election Day 2022 in Philadelphia: New City Councilmembers, Ballot Question Responses

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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

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2022 Election Briefing

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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

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5: Special Post-Election Edition

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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Election 2022: Competitive State House and Senate Races in Colorado

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

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

2022 Primary Results

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

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