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RandySF's JournalMI-SEN: Mallory McMorrow makes U.S. Senate pitch one pub at a time
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow's path to a victory in the heated Democratic U.S. Senate primary might run through Michigan's breweries and pubs, where's she's been meeting with hundreds of voters over the last two months.
On Tuesday, McMorrow, a second-term legislator from Royal Oak, held what her campaign said was her 17th stop on the "McMorrow on Tap Brewery Tour." This one occurred in downtown Lansing, a block from the state Capitol, at the Irish pub Kelly's.
About 80 people watched as McMorrow, spoke about her reasons for running, took questions from the crowd and contended that it was time "change politics" by getting secret donors' cash out of campaigns and banning stock trading by members of Congress.
Afterward, McMorrow told reporters that she's the candidate in the primary race gaining in the polls and that she has locked in the most small-dollar support among her primary opponents.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/14/michigan-senate-race-mallory-mcmorrow-abdul-el-sayed-haley-stevens-gretchen-whitmer-president-duggan/89140904007/
PA-HD193: Special election season in the ever-tight Pa. House comes to the midstate
The race pits Republican Catherine Wallen, a former legislative aide to Ecker, against retired college security chief Todd Crawley, the Democratic nominee.
Both were chosed earlier this winter by local caucuses of their respective parties’ county committees.
The politics of the district gives Republicans the edge.
In the 2024 presidential election, as one recent barometer, the district’s voters broke for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, 68.35 to 30.5%.
But as one of just two House races going to the polls this month, both sides have been working hard in the short sprint that is this campaign.
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2026/03/special-election-season-in-the-ever-tight-pa-house-comes-to-the-midstate.html?outputType=amp
Six Weld County municipalities prepare for April elections
Voters in six Weld County municipalities will be asked to go to the polls next month to decide on new ballot measures and government leaders.
Ballots will be either mailed or made available to residents on Monday. Voters will need to return their ballot either in person or through a drop box by 7 p.m. April 7 for it to be counted.
https://www.greeleytribune.com/2026/03/14/weld-county-spring-elections/
IL-09: Poll shows congressional race has tightened
RoundTable/PPP polling: A March 9-10 poll commissioned by the RoundTable shows Daniel Biss still leads the local Democratic congressional race, with Kat Abughazaleh gaining and Laura Fine falling behind. The poll also found Mike Simmons picked up support, and 17% of respondents were still undecided. (Above, from left: candidates Bushra Amiwala, Phil Andrew, Simmons, Abughazaleh, Biss and Fine.) Check all the results, and compare them against Feb. 20-21 poll data.
On the issues: In both RoundTable/PPP polls, “threats to democracy” ranked as the top issue, cited by 46% of respondents, with “inflation and the cost of living” a distant second. With a Mideast war underway, the percentage of those picking “Israel and Palestine” in March doubled, to 6%. Take a deeper look. Also, examine the policies and platforms of the three front-runners.
Methodology note: Our polls of likely Democratic primary voters used text-to-web messages and automated landline calls. Responses were weighted to more accurately reflect 9th Congressional District demographics. Public Policy Polling, the firm that conducted both polls, uses digital safeguards to ensure any attempts to submit multiple entries from one respondent are disqualified. As a nonprofit, the RoundTable does not endorse or oppose candidates.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/newsletter-archive/election-extra-poll-shows-congressional-race-has-tightened/
Down to two; Abbeville Election Board rules candidate ineligible for Calhoun Falls special election
Feb. 25 The Index-Journal began asking questions about candidate eligibility after learning that Charlie Eugene Paul Tillman had filed for the Calhoun Falls special election. Requests for clarification were sent to the Abbeville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections and the South Carolina State Election Commission. A Freedom of Information Act request was also filed with the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) seeking records of any pardon or restoration of civil rights. Feb. 26 SCDPPPS agency spokesman Scott Hawkins responded that the department was not in possession of any records related to Tillman. March 2 The Abbeville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections voted at a meeting to determine Tillman did not meet eligibility requirements to run for office. March 10 The State Election Commission responded to questions from the Index-Journal. Spokesman TJ Lundeen said the commission does not have authority over the decision and that the matter would be determined by the county elections office or its board. March 12 The Abbeville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections confirmed to the IJ that Tillman had been ruled ineligible and that his name would not appear on the March 31 ballot.
The race to fill a vacant seat on the Calhoun Falls Town Council has narrowed to two candidates.
Election officials determined a third candidate did not meet constitutional eligibility requirements to appear on the ballot.
The Abbeville County Board of Voter Registration and Elections announced that Charlie Eugene Paul Tillman has been ruled ineligible to run in the March 31 special election.
https://www.indexjournal.com/news/down-to-two-abbeville-election-board-rules-candidate-ineligible-for-calhoun-falls-special-election/article_7562fc6b-6d3c-4e3d-b3dc-253cd7ece631.html
County Board to vote on Delwood election error correction and more on Monday
The Clinton County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, March 16, at the Clinton County Administration Building, 1900 N. Third St., Clinton.
The meeting is accessible online at zoom.us/join (access code: 9341856401, password clinton23.)
The supervisors are scheduled to vote on:
- Correcting the abstract of votes for the Delwood Community School District Director District 4 race from the Nov. 4, 2025, city and school election. The corrected abstract reflects that Lyndsey Eberhart received the highest number of valid write-in votes for the office. The board notes that because statutory recount and contest deadlines have expired, the resolution does not alter the results of the official canvass but serves to ensure accurate county election records.
https://www.clintonherald.com/news/local_news/county-board-to-vote-on-delwood-election-error-correction-and-more-on-monday/article_b907bc3d-5ac2-4f54-ad87-55935647f505.html
Selena Samios (R) Will Return To RPB Council After Election Win
Former Councilwoman Selena Samios has returned to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council after a razor-thin election victory Tuesday, March 10.
Samios took 1,175 votes (50.98 percent) to narrowly unseat incumbent Councilman Adam Miller in the Group 1 race. Miller took 1,130 votes (49.02 percent). Just over 2,300 voters took part in the election.
Samios first joined the council in 2016. She stepped down last year to run unsuccessfully for mayor. Samios was set to be sworn in at the village’s annual reorganizational meeting on Thursday, March 19.
“I am extremely pleased with the election results. I am honored that the residents of Royal Palm Beach have entrusted me to represent them for another two years,” Samios said. “I want to thank all of those who believed in me and supported me through this process. I look forward to continuing the work that we have begun.”
https://gotowncrier.com/2026/03/selena-samios-will-return-to-rpb-council-after-election-win/
Election preview: 2 seek Grant County Board seat representing Potosi, nearby rural areas
Two candidates seek to fill a Grant County (Wis.) Board of Supervisors seat being vacated by a longtime incumbent.
The District 14 seat includes the villages of Potosi and Tennyson, as well as parts of the village of Dickeyville and parts of Potosi, Harrison and Paris townships. It is the only contested county board seat in 2026.
Potosi Tennyson Area Chamber of Commerce President Dan Durley and Harrison Township resident Dave Hottenstein both seek to fill the seat in the April 7 election. Incumbent Lester Jantzen, who was first elected in 2008, is not seeking reelection.
The Telegraph Herald interviewed Durley and Hottenstein about their reasons for running and goals for Grant County.
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_167015bd-0433-4de7-b6a7-536ab33a846f.html
Local builders and contractors group urges support for Rays stadium, as reports indicate possible $1B ask
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida Gulf Coast Chapter is urging elected officials in Tampa and Hillsborough County to support the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and affiliated development project at Hillsborough College.
The support comes as the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to unveil terms of a potential stadium deal next week, including a potentially more than $1 billion public ask, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
The outlet reported that sources said details may become public Wednesday in a draft agenda for the April 1 Hillsborough County Commission meeting.
The group, which represents more than 650 member companies across the region and is one of the largest construction associations in the Southeast, said the project is a generational opportunity to create thousands of jobs across multiple industries, while also strengthening the region’s economic future.
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/785215-local-builders-and-contractors-group-urges-support-for-rays-stadium-as-reports-indicate-possible-1b-ask/
NJ-12: Robinson (D) endorsed by well-funded veterans group
With Honor Fund will support Somerset County Commissioner Shanel Robinson (D-Franklin) for the 12th congressional district, giving Robinson a well-funded ally in the crowded Democratic primary for the seat.
The national group is a “cross-partisan organization dedicated to electing military veterans,” and Robinson is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Notably, she’s not the only military veteran running for the district; Adam Hamawy and Rick Morales, both U.S. Army veterans and doctors, are also in the race.
“As an Air Force Veteran and Somerset County Commissioner Director, [Robinson] has dedicated her career to serving her community with integrity,” With Honor Fund said in a brief statement.
With Honor Fund has allied with other New Jersey politicians in the past, most prominently Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Rep. Herb Conaway (D-Delran). The group spent more than $900,000 over the course of several election cycles to support Sherrill, and another $229,000 during Conaway’s campaign for an open seat in 2024.
https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/robinson-endorsed-by-well-funded-veterans-group-for-nj-12/
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