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RandySF's JournalRedistricting fight escalates as Colorado Title Board clears competing ballot proposals
Colorado’s title board on Wednesday gave final approval to multiple ballot measures related to congressional redistricting, setting up a series of proposals that could alter how the state draws its U.S. House districts for the 2028 and 2030 elections.
The board, which has final authority over ballot measure titles and language, has one remaining meeting in April before all measures must be finalized and begin the process of collecting signatures.
Each ballot measure will need 124,238 valid signatures to appear on the November ballot. The measures changing the constitution require 2% of valid voter signatures in each of the state’s 35 Senate districts.
The board’s Wednesday meeting was a rehearing on the redistricting proposals, based on challenges filed by several individuals.
https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/04/02/redistricting-fight-escalates-as-colorado-title-board-clears-competing-ballot-proposals/
Bowie Special Mayoral Election Set for April 7
With the February appointment of former Bowie Mayor Tim Adams (D) to the Prince George’s County Council, voters will select a new city leader on April 7 to serve until the 2027 election.
Greg Holmes, candidate for county executive in Prince George’s, is excited for the potential that Bowie has in coming years.
“Change in leadership is an opportunity,” Holmes told The Informer, “and Bowie is ready for it.”
The list of candidates includes Bowie Councilmembers Michael Esteve, Roxy Ndebumadu, Rebecca Pearce and Wanda Rogers.
https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-mayoral-election-april/
SAN MATEO ELECTION BOSS HOPEFUL (D) RIPPED OVER YEARS IN FRINGE PARTY
San Mateo County’s assistant chief elections officer, Jim Irizarry, is under the microscope after voter records showed he spent years registered with the American Independent Party, a far-right minor party. Irizarry, who is running to replace Mark Church as assessor-clerk-recorder and chief elections officer in the June 2 special election, says the registration was a clerical error that he eventually fixed. His opponent, Supervisor David Canepa, has seized on the records, calling that explanation weak, and the issue has quickly become a central attack line in an already tense Peninsula race.
According to county election files cited by the San Francisco Chronicle, Irizarry was listed as a member of the American Independent Party from at least 1996 through 2015. His registration then briefly showed “declined to state” before later switching to Democrat. In a written response to the Chronicle, Irizarry said he “mistakenly registered” with the AIP and emphasized that he has strongly repudiated and categorically rejected any political party or ideologies that oppose immigrant rights, same-sex marriage and women’s rights.
The Palo Alto Daily Post first spotlighted the affiliation and reported narrower windows of AIP registration, including stretches in the 2000s and again in 2014–15, and noted that Irizarry re-registered as a Democrat in July 2023. The Post also quoted Irizarry saying he believed he had checked independently on older registration forms, then later corrected his preference to no party preference before finally re-registering as a Democrat.
Canepa told the San Francisco Chronicle he was “alarmed” that the county’s second-in-command did not understand the difference between the American Independent Party and being an independent voter. “Make no mistake about it, you can’t be the chief elections officer if you can’t tell the difference,” Canepa said, arguing that the office demands a firm grasp of voter-registration rules.
https://hoodline.com/2026/04/san-mateo-election-boss-hopeful-ripped-over-years-in-fringe-party/
NC-SEN: Cooper maintains wide name recognition lead in NC Senate race
As North Carolina gears up for the 2026 mid-term elections, a new Elon University Poll reveals former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper holding a wide name recognition advantage in the U.S. Senate race, while voters statewide express significant and growing uncertainty about the electoral process itself.
In a survey of 800 North Carolina adults conducted from March 13 to 20, 2026, 70% said they have heard a “great deal” or “some” about Cooper, compared to just 35% who have heard the same amount about his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley.
Whatley, who formerly served as chair of the Republican National Committee and the North Carolina Republican Party, remains largely unknown to registered voters. Nearly two-thirds of respondents (62%) said they have heard “only a little” (33%) or “nothing” (29%) about him.
When asked about their overall impressions, 48% of registered voters viewed Cooper favorably and 34% unfavorably. For Whatley, 25% of registered voters viewed him favorably, 34% unfavorably and a plurality of 41% hold a neutral opinion.
https://www.elon.edu/u/news/2026/04/02/elon-poll-cooper-maintains-wide-name-recognition-lead-in-nc-senate-race/
Idaho Legislature approves changes to highway district elections; Boise Bicycle Project urges veto
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers have approved a measure that would change how commissioners for the Ada County Highway District are elected. The bill passed both chambers in just one day and now awaits action from Governor Brad Little.
Senate Bill 1356 would require commissioners to run in partisan primary elections and be elected by voters countywide, rather than only by voters in their subdistricts, beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
The Boise Bicycle Project, a local nonprofit focused on bicycle access and transportation issues, is speaking out against the bill and urging the governor to veto it. In a Facebook post, the group said the change could reduce local representation and introduce partisanship into transportation decisions.
Supporters of the legislation have said the change aligns highway district elections with the process used for county commissioners and would not add additional election costs.
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/idaho-legislature-approves-changes-to-highway-district-elections-boise-bicycle-project-urges-veto#google_vignette
Pima County sued over RTA Next vote certification by election transparency activist
A man who has brought several court challenges over Arizona elections is now suing Pima County over its certification of the results in the election which approved the RTA Next transportation plan last month.
The plaintiff is John Brakey, who leads an organization called AUDIT USA. According to its website, the organization “works for election transparency so regular people can verify whether our votes are counted accurately.”
He spoke about his concerns at a Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 24.
“I’m not asking you to overturn this election and I’m not alleging fraud. I am asking for something much simpler. Before you certify this election, take a short pause and verify it using the records that your system already produces,” Brakey said.
https://news.azpm.org/s/103059-pima-county-sued-over-rta-next-vote-certification-by-election-transparency-activist/
Investigation into Complaint Against Mayoral Candidate Revealed Election Supervisor Lacked State Certifications
An investigation into a complaint made against a candidate for mayor of Statesboro last fall revealed that Bulloch County’s election supervisor was not in compliance with state law regarding her qualifications and credentials.
While the election supervisor was made aware of the deficiency at least four months ago, the county only learned of the issue when an open records request was filed.
According to records obtained from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, a complaint was filed by Bradley Hires during the 2025 municipal election cycle. On October 25, 2025, Hires submitted a complaint through the online portal regarding signage in proximity to the county annex where early voting takes place. In the complaint, he wrote:
“There are full sized campaign ads roughly 50 feet from the building by one candidate. Raymond Harris.
Ga Code 21-2-414 States 150 feet or greater must be maintained.”
https://www.thegeorgiavirtue.com/bulloch-local-government/investigation-into-complaint-against-mayoral-candidate-revealed-election-supervisor-lacked-state-certifications/#google_vignette
Mance (D) seeks judgeship in May election
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville attorney Corletra Mance is a candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Division III. Early voting runs from April 15–30. The county primary election is May 5, 2026. Davidson County Third Circuit Court judges mainly focus on civil matters, specifically family law and domestic issues. The seat is held by Bethany Glandorf, who was appointed by Governor Bill Lee in November 2025.
Mance has over 15 years of experience providing legal services in probate, personal injury, immigration, family law, and contract disputes. During that time, she has delivered trusted, results-focused representation for clients across Middle Tennessee.
In an interview with The Tennessee Tribune, Mance spoke about her background and education.
“I was born in Chattanooga. I graduated from Baylor High School in 2001 and went to Rhodes College and then went to law school at the University of Tennessee. After law school in Knoxville, I moved to Nashville because it was the only major city in Tennessee I had not lived in.”
https://tntribune.com/mance-seeks-judgeship-in-may-election/
Allen County Dems rally for election momentum
LIMA — Area Democrats believe the region’s ready to ride a “Blue Wave” this November.
The Allen County Democrats held an event Thursday night with the theme “Building a Blue Wave,” highlighting issues of concern to all voters while also rallying their longtime supporters at ArtSpace/Lima.
“I think Ohioans, across party lines and across the state, care about public education,” said state Sen. Casey Weinstein, a Summit County Democrat in his first term in the Ohio Senate after three terms in the House. “I think they care about pathways to higher education. I know they care about public libraries. I think they care about clean water being piped into their homes and about having access to affordable healthcare.
“I think they care about strong, safe communities and the infrastructure dollars and investment that it takes to fund strong communities. I think they care about all those things.”
https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2026/04/02/allen-county-dems-rally-for-election-momentum/#google_vignette
Youth-focused event in Mobile promotes election participation
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A candidates forum will be held next week in Mobile as part of a broader effort to encourage young people to vote.
The Greater Mobile Chapter of the Links, Inc., the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, Mobile United, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council are hosting the event on Thursday, April 9, at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hall at Bishop State Community College.
Over the last month, the organizations have hosted a number of events to encourage young people to participate in the election process.
“Voting is a privilege, an honor, but there is power in the vote,” said Aqualyn Kennedy with The Links. “The vote is your voice.”
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/youth-focused-event-in-mobile-promotes-election-participation/
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