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An important development in government, as federal office is looking less appealing than anytime since the very early days (and shout out to any Jonathan Trumbull fans -- one of the three in 1797 to take the Senate-to-Gov route).
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Senators make a beeline for open governorships - Washington Examiner
Leading from the statehouse is a more attractive political option than being 1 of 100 in gridlocked Washington.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An important development in government, as federal office is looking less appealing than anytime since the very early days (and shout out to any Jonathan Trumbull fans -- one of the three in 1797 to take the Senate-to-Gov route).
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Reposted
The petition to recall Joel Engardio was certified this morning with a 95.8% signature validity rate.
A special election is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/05/sf-j...
A special election is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/05/sf-j...
Joel Engardio recall election certified — 95.8% of signatures deemed valid
The petition to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio was certified. A special District 4 election is slated to take place on September 16.
missionlocal.org
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The petition to recall Joel Engardio was certified this morning with a 95.8% signature validity rate.
A special election is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/05/sf-j...
A special election is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/05/sf-j...
The headline really gets the job done here:
Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
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Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
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Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
YouTube video by FOX31 Denver
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May 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The headline really gets the job done here:
Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycdi...
Mountain View council member accused of shooting teen in the face recalled in special election
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycdi...
The Third term blues -- may not just be tradition that prevented third term runs:
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Trump might not want to seek a third term even if he could
It may not be just the law that stops President Donald Trump from attempting a third-term run. History shows that voters grow weary of presidents, executives, and one-party rule.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Third term blues -- may not just be tradition that prevented third term runs:
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The strategies behind Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's mayoral campaigns oaklandside.org/2025/04/17/o...
The strategies behind Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's mayoral campaigns
Taylor adopted a playbook to take down a much bigger rival, while Lee focused on a few key messages. Who will come up on top?
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April 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The strategies behind Barbara Lee and Loren Taylor's mayoral campaigns oaklandside.org/2025/04/17/o...
Of course, the state legislature (thanks to the 2022 law change) may be most responsible
Only an estimated 36% of registered voters in Oakland participated in the special election.
Turnout was low for Oakland’s mayoral election. What could change that?
Only an estimated 36% of registered voters in Oakland participated in the special election.
oaklandside.org
April 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Of course, the state legislature (thanks to the 2022 law change) may be most responsible
Carey, Maxwell out as voters remove council members in Bowman
Mark Berryman
wsgcradio.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
thehill.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Really good piece on appointment of state legislators in Hawaii (vs. special elections):
www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governor...
www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governor...
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power - Hawaii Business Magazine
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
www.hawaiibusiness.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Really good piece on appointment of state legislators in Hawaii (vs. special elections):
www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governor...
www.hawaiibusiness.com/the-governor...
The salary for North Slope Mayor (Alaska) is $280K+?
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Alaska: North Slope Mayor facing petitions
North Slope Borough Mayor Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak is facing petitions over complaints over allegedly misusing funds for travel expenses...
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March 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The salary for North Slope Mayor (Alaska) is $280K+?
recallelections.blogspot.com/2025/03/alas...
recallelections.blogspot.com/2025/03/alas...
A message to Harris/Kemp/Youngkin/Cooper? Campaigns for new statewide jobs in 2026 could be fatal for a 2028 presidential runs
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Statewide campaigns in 2026 likely mean forgoing 2028 presidential runs - Washington Examiner
A presidential run is almost always a long shot. Would running and winning a statewide race two years before make a positive difference in the odds?
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March 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A message to Harris/Kemp/Youngkin/Cooper? Campaigns for new statewide jobs in 2026 could be fatal for a 2028 presidential runs
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A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...
Nicole Shanahan Puts Money Into Effort to Recall Karen Bass
Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now backing an effort to remove Mayor Bass of Los Angeles.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/u...
Though they both lost, Alameda DA Price did much better in Oakland itself than Mayor Thao. Does the Downballot Roll-off effect explain this result? A look at the hard numbers tells a specific tale, one that we've seen in other recalls:
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The downballot roll-off effect in action
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March 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Though they both lost, Alameda DA Price did much better in Oakland itself than Mayor Thao. Does the Downballot Roll-off effect explain this result? A look at the hard numbers tells a specific tale, one that we've seen in other recalls:
scocablog.com/the-downball...
scocablog.com/the-downball...
Why Minnesota’s recall law spells likely doom for ouster efforts against House members minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/13/w...
Why Minnesota's recall law spells likely doom for ouster efforts against House members • Minnesota Reformer
The other hope may be that the GOP plan on using this as a political talking point for 2026 elections, and the recall efforts keep the story alive.
minnesotareformer.com
February 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Why Minnesota’s recall law spells likely doom for ouster efforts against House members minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/13/w...
Here's how an LA Mayoral recall effort would actually work -- thanks to the City Charter, it would be very different than what we've seen in Oakland and Alameda:
scocablog.com/the-path-to-...
scocablog.com/the-path-to-...
The path to recall in Los Angeles is easier than you think
scocablog.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here's how an LA Mayoral recall effort would actually work -- thanks to the City Charter, it would be very different than what we've seen in Oakland and Alameda:
scocablog.com/the-path-to-...
scocablog.com/the-path-to-...
Congress was THE original power center -- including possibly choosing the executive. What happened? After years of bipartisan neglect, and writing about hopeful pathways to Congress' return to relevancy, guess it's time to throw in that towel.
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The end of the founders’ presidency - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump’s early administration moves are accelerating the concentration of executive power at the expense of Congress.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Congress was THE original power center -- including possibly choosing the executive. What happened? After years of bipartisan neglect, and writing about hopeful pathways to Congress' return to relevancy, guess it's time to throw in that towel.
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