Election Day is Every Tuesday (6/1-6/7)
This week contains some runoffs, some legislative races and some local elections, it’s a combo of a lot of things.
As always, here’s what the week looks like:
Monday - CA ballot request
Tuesday - CA, DE, FL, MD, MA, MS, MT, SC, SD and TN
Thursday - TN
Saturday - TN and TX
Blue Voter Guide links will be to a specific candidate (that’s the easiest way to do it) and then you can just click on the race and it should take you back to the list of candidates and endorsements.
And as always please remember I cannot find everything, I wish I could but there is no national database, so, check your own county/state/town board of elections sites to make sure I didn’t miss a race in your district.
Massive thank you as always to my amazing volunteers: Larissa Fuchs, Michelle RF Masters, Nancy and Jackie
With that, let’s get to it!
MON June 2
California
Los Angeles County
Neighborhood Council Region 4
Greater Toluca Lake
Greater Valley Glen
NoHo
North Hollywood Northeast
North Hollywood West
Sherman Oaks
Studio City
Valley Village
Van Nuys
Hopefully, you know by now that LA has neighborhood council races and they are, without a doubt, one of the least publicized races in the country. Making turnout way less than 1%. These races are special, you can vote as young as 16, and you have to live there OR have a stake in the neighborhood. This means the eligible voting population for any given one of these is probably around 50k-100k, turnout is typically maybe 300. And besides not being well promoted, they also don’t use the same system as the other elections, so you have to reregister every time. MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THESE NEIGHBORHOODS
TUES June 3
California
Los Angeles
Neighborhood Council Region 3
Canoga Park
Encino
Reseda
Sun Valley Area
Sylmar
Tarzara
West Hills
Winnetka
Woodland Hills-Warner Center
Find your ballot drop box here
San Marino
Unified school district
Delaware
New Castle County
Bellefonte election canceled because there were no contested races
Florida
Miami Dade County
Jose Regalado – Republican Candidate
Ralph Rosado
Maryland
Prince George County
County Executive
Dem - Aisha Braveboy - Blue Voter Guide
Council District 5
Massachusetts
Bristol
Ballot Question:
"Shall the Town of North Attleborough be allowed to be exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued to fund the construction of the North Attleborough High School Building Project?"
A “YES” vote would allow the Town to levy the additional taxes needed to repay the money it borrows to construct a new high school building.
A “NO” vote would prevent the Town from levying additional taxes to construct a new high school building.
Hampden
Select Board 3 year term (2)
Mark Gold – incumbent
Dan Zwirko – incumbent
Maury Garrett Jr
Shelly Maynard-Dewolf
School Committee – 3 year term (2)
Zachary Verriden – incumbent
Emily Hansen
Joel Illoouz
School Committee – 2 year term (1)
H. Kate Bean
Gregory Macdonald III
2 races uncontested
Middlesex County
Carlisle – scroll down for ballot
Select Board 1 yr term (1)
Barbara Arnold – incumbent
David Thomas
Planning Board (3)
Eric Douglas – incumbent
Joseph Gushue – incumbent
Court Herschelman – incumbent
Amelia Fournier
Justin Harrison
Stacy Lennon
5 races uncontested
Question 1 –
Shall the Town of Carlisle be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, engineering, renovating, and equipping the Town's Police Station located at 41 Lowell Street, including site preparation, remediation and all other costs incidental and related thereto?
Yes_____ No_____
Norfolk County
Bellingham – scroll down for ballot
Select Board (1)
Michael Connor
Cody Spencer
Town Clerk (1)
Amy Bartelloni - incumbent
Suzanne Garten
Planning Board (2)
Phillip Devine
Bryan Hall
Martin Roche Jr
Housing Authority (1)
Christopher Remillard
Lauren Cartier
4 races uncontested
Special Election Override vote
Mississippi
Covington County
Collins
Mayor (hold):
Hope Magee Jones (D),
Gerald “Jake” Ellzey (R).
City Alderman-At-Large
Johnathon L. Anderson (D),
Mason Blount Pope (R)
Mt Olive
Marcia C. Hull (I, promises to show up to meetings unlike her opponent),
James C. Kelly, III (Incumbent, I, has repeatedly canceled public meetings without notice, wants to improve roads, sewers).
City Alderman-At-Large (Five Seats):
Willie H. Dampier (I),
Monique S. Duckworth (I),
Clifton Morgan (I, police chief),
Perry Murphy (I),
Patrice Crawford Norman (I),
Janice Pittman (I),
Roger Pittman (I),
Trygve C. Reeves (I, funeral home operator, former TSA Director).
DeSoto County
Hernando
All races uncontested.
Mayor (this would be a FLIP):
Danny Klein (Republican),
Jimmy L. Stokes, II (Democrat, policing, reducing crime, improving lighting, stable housing, good paying jobs, improving parks and building a community center).
Alderman At Large
Heather C. Dupree (Republican),
Larry McKinney (Democrat).
Alderman by Ward
Ward 1 (this would be a FLIP):
Joshua Aaron Langston (Democrat, "Economic Advancement for Workers, Community Friendly Infrastructure, Local Small Business Incentives & Enhancing Community Engagement"),
Joe Zachary (Republican).
Ward 2 (this would be a FLIP):
Tommy Bledsoe (Republican)
Yolanda Kay Hassell-Rooks (Democrat).
Ward 3 (this would be a FLIP)
Jackie C. Bostick (Republican),
Marrell Brand (Democrat).
Ward 4 (this would be a FLIP):
Dylan Michael Smith (Republican),
Kelly Smith (Democrat).
Ward 5 (hold):
Jacob Hisaw (Republican),
LaShonda R. Johnson (Democrat, Incumbent, first African American woman to become alderman in ward 5).
Ward 6 (this would be a FLIP):
Charlotte D. Armstrong (Democrat, for safer and more connected communities),
Robby Dupree (Republican).
Mayor (uncontested) - Ken Adams (Republican, incumbent).
All races are Republican only.
Southaven.
Mayor (uncontested) - Darren Musselwhite (Republican, incumbent).
All races are Republican only.
Forrest and Lamar Counties
Councilman Ward 3 (This would be a FLIP):
Leann Van Slyke Vance (Republican, focus on businesses),
Keenon Walker (Democrat, prioritizing homeless and making City Council meetings more accessible to the general public, endorsed by LGBTQ Victory Fund)
Joe Wiley Sr. (Independent, prioritizing basic services like water, drainage, and trash).
5 uncontested races.
Harrison County
Mayor:
Andrew "FoFo" Gilich (incumbent, Republican),
Andy Linville (Independent, has publicly criticized the mayor's high salary and financial mismanagement by the city council),
Farren Santibanez (Libertarian, focus on more permanent housing opportunities, adult education, healthcare services).
City Council member by Ward
Ward 1 (hold):
Corey Christy (Democrat, wants community empowerment and inclusivity),
Wayne Gray (R)
Stephan Santibanez (L)
Ward 2 (FLIP):
Felix O. Gines (R),
Anthony L. Marshall (Democrat, wants safer neighborhoods with improved street lighting and youth programs),
Sonya C. White (I)
Ward 3 (uncontested): Robert “Mike” Nail (R)
Ward 4 (uncontested): Jamie Creel (R)
Ward 5 (uncontested): Paul Tisdale (R)
Ward 6 (uncontested): Kenny J. Glavan Sr. (R)
Ward 7 (uncontested): David Shoemaker (R)
Mayor (This would be a FLIP):
Hugh Keating (R),
Sonya Williams-Barnes (Democrat, for education, healthcare, economic reform, and removing public symbols that promote racism).
Councilmember by Ward
Ward 2 (This would be a FLIP):
Valerie Ewing (Democrat),
Ron P. Roland (Republican, Incumbent).
Ward 4
F. P. "Rusty" Walker IV (Republican),
Delaney Lee Mecham (Independent, inclusivity, cleaner streets, promote the arts, reduce crime and homelessness).
Ward 5
Craig Elliot Raybon (Democrat, invest in education, affordable healthcare, create jobs, raise the minimum wage, protect the environment, civil rights for all),
B.J. Sellers (Republican).
Ward 6 (This would be a FLIP):
Carrissa Corbett (Democrat, values representation, advocacy, economic growth, public safety, community engagement, and youth education),
Robert "R. Lee" Flowers (Republican, Incumbent).
3 uncontested races.
Hinds County
Mayor (hold):
John Horhn (Democrat), - Blue Voter Guide
Kenny Gee (Republican),
Rodney DePriest (Independent),
Kim Wade (Independent),
John Olver Emmerich III (Independent),
Zach Servis (Independent),
Lille Stewart-Robinson (Independent).
City Council/Councilman by Ward
Ward 1 (FLIP):
Jasmine Barnes (Democrat, lots of ideas to improve the community, improve fiscal responsibility, increase safety), - Blue Voter Guide
Ashby Foote (Incumbent, Republican, endorsedby Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Joe Nosef),
Grace Greene (Independent, wants to improve city services and safety)
Ward 2 (hold):
Tina Clay (Democrat, Incumbent) - Blue Voter Guide
Bethany Williams-Sherif (Republican).
Ward 3 (hold):
Kenneth Stokes (Democrat, Incumbent), - Blue Voter Guide
Marques Jackson (Independent)
Ward 4 (hold): Brian Grizzell (Incumbent, DEM, uncontested) - BVG
Ward 5 (hold):
Vernon Hartley (Democrat, Incumbent) - BVG
Raymond McCants III (Independent)
Ward 6 (hold): Lashia Brown-Thomas (Democrat, Uncontested) - BVG
Ward 7 (hold):
Kevin Parkinson (Democrat, Incumbent), - BVG
Taylor Turcotte (Republican),
Ron Aldridge (Independent)
Jackson County
Mayor (uncontested) - Robert “Bobby” Cox (Republican).
Board of Aldermen at large (This would be a FLIP):
Matthew C. Hinton Sr. (Republican),
Oren Zweig (Independent, support local businesses, preserve natural beauty, increase pay for first responders).
Aldermen by Ward
Ward 1 (flip):
Steve B. Tillis (Republican),
Gregory “Greg” Gipson(Independent).
Ward 2 (current R): Karen Stennis (Republican)
Ward 3 (current R): Kevin Wade (Republican)
Ward 4 (current R): Shannon Grace Pfeiffer (Republican)
Ward 5 (current R):
Robert Blackman (Republican),
James E. Lewis (Independent, top issues are accountability and transparency, cultural preservation, community safety, and sustainable growth)
Ward 6 (current R): Julie Messenger (Republican)
Jones County
Ellisville
Mayor (This would be a FLIP):
Lynn A. Buckhaults (R, Incumbent),
Jalen Lindsey (D, "I’m not running to keep things the same; I’m running to redefine what’s possible for our city.").
Laurel
Mayor (hold):
Travares Comegys (I),
Steven Brian Griffin (I),
Anthony Jerome Hudson (I),
Johnny Magee (D, incumbent, has successfully increased tourism, supported small local businesses, and helped beautify the city, wants to continue this work and updating the infrastructure).
Ward 3 City Council:
Angie Scruggs (I, has a degree in financial planning and risk management, wants to focus on infrastructure and community safety, praises current Republican Council member),
Steve Thrash (R)
Sandersville
Alderman (Five Seats):
Mike Hickson (I),
Darlene B. Hill (I),
Harmon Hill (I),
Curtis G. “Jerry” Robinson (I),
Max Sanders (I),
Robert W. Scarbough (I).
Lauderdale County
Meridian.
Mayor (hold)
Percy Bland (Democratic, first African American Mayor of Meridian, known for revitalizing the business district and quick response to Covid),
Derik Boler (Republican),
Jimmy Copeland (Independent).
Lee County
Mayor (uncontested) - Todd Jordan (Republican, incumbent)
Neshoba County
Philadelphia.
Mayor (hold):
Jim Fulton (Republican),
Leroy Clemon (DEM)
Cassie Henson Hickman (DEM)
Montana
North Valley County
Recall Election - Sewer and Water District Board
Petition is to recall two board members:
Krystal Dickerson - Recall alleges that Dickerson engaged in official misconduct, stealing district property (computer and phone), and for incompetence for incorrect billing and mismanagement of water district funds, employees and lack of general knowledge of the water system
Carl Millerick - Recall alleges that Millerick should be recalled due to lack of physical or mental fitness due to his inability to coherently participate in water board meetings and the inability to understand the functions of the water board as well as incompetence for mismanagement of water district funds, employees and lack of general knowledge of day-to-day operations of the water district
South Carolina
State House District 50 (Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter counties)
Dem - Keishan Scott - Blue Voter Guide
Lexington and Richmond Counties
Town Council
George Frazier- likely DEM, focus on community growth and econ growth through improving infrastructure and public facilities
Edward Greco- retired IT specialist, limited online presence
Mike Ward- cybersecurity specialist, known for his volunteer work, recently ran for school board
Lee County
Lynchburg
Town Council (non partisan)- unclear how many seats up for election
Alison Conway- no internet presence, aside from a SC female candidate roster
Charles Nelson Jr.- (incumbent) no internet presence aside from mentions as a councilmember; potentially was found not guilty of shooting his father
Pamela Graham Robinson- (incumbent) potentially a real estate agent, listed in a SC female candidate roster
Phyllis Windham- no internet presence, aside from a SC female candidate roster
South Dakota
Hughes County
City Commission ( 2 seats)
Blake Barringer (incumbent)- long-time Pierre resident, likely Rep, retired engineer/farmer/hunter
John Childs- former Pierre City engineer, wants to address housing in Pierre
Kevin Larsen- likely DEM, information specialist & works for SD Historical Society, 35- yrs old, interested in addressing affordable housing and road maintenance
Robin Lerseth- only woman running, likely Dem, wants to address affordable housing & lack of child care
Matthew Reitzel- archivist, heavily involved in the Lutheran Church
Meade County
Tim Amdahl (Republican),
Sandy Cass (incumbent, Republican),
Ronald Hays,
Justin Jutting (Republican),
Lee Spring (Republican),
Charles Wheeler (Independent).
Pennington County
Rapid City
School Board (Area 3):
Angela Bradsky Rafferty (endorsed by a Republican),
Michael Birkeland (incumbent, likely Democrat, has opposed book bans and private school vouchers).
School Board (Area 6):
Jamie Clapham (incumbent, voted to provide mental health interventions for children with behavioral concerns).
City Council (Ward 1):
Stephen Tamang (Physician, wants to address health issues, homelessness, substance use).
City Council (Ward 4):
Lance Lehmann (incumbent, fiscally conservative Libertarian),
Eltina Three Stars (likely Democrat, priority on inclusivity and diversity, mental health and healthcare, affordable housing, etc.).
City Council (Ward 5):
2 races uncontested.
Tennessee
Clay County
Mayor:
Luke Collins (incumbent, has used questionable language to address substance use issues in the community, would like to reopen the hospital and bring more jobs in to the community),
Willie Kerr
Justin Rich (wants to improve roads).
Alderman (3 seats):
Michael Boles (PhD in Nursing, former Air National Guard, wants to update water and sewer lines),
Timmy Boles
Dawn Dale (Hairdresser, wants to inspect the city financials, improve the schools, and make the town more tourist friendly),
Kenneth M. Dale (MD),
Christopher N. Hayes (EMT),
Tracy Mills
Patty Spears (small business owner),
Lester Kenny Westmoreland (Minister, wants to improve the water lines and roadways).
Union County
Luttrell - 2 races, both uncontested
THURS June 5
Tennessee
SAT June 7
Tennessee
Hawkins County
Mayor
Brian Hartness - longtime resident, currently serves on the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation, and as the alderman representative for the Rogersville Street and Sanitation Department. formerly served on the Park and Recreation Board and was the alderman representative for the Rogersville City School Board. Supports the city school (interview)
John C. Metz - business owner, worked for 10 years at the budget committee. Advocates for greater transparency, comprehensive capital plan that accounts for future spending. (interview)
Tommy Wilmoth - advocates for term limits on the alderman and the mayor's position. Wants to revamp the sewer system also do an audit of the Rogersville government (interview)
Alderman (vote for no more than 6) (interview with all candidates)
Todd Biggs
Danny W. Brooks
Mike Campbell
Brady Forgety - Republican. Conservative values
Charlie Gibson
Brock Gladson
Robbie Helton
Patrick Johnson
Andrew Poe - Republican
Advisory Referendum
Texas
Anderson County
Member of City Council District 2
Sylvia Brown (beautification, housing shortage, roadways)
Ava Harmon (incumbent)
Bastrop County
Collin County
City Council, Place 2
Allison Inesta
Nathan Bryan (likely REPUBLICAN based on campaign contribution)
Dallas County
Dallas
City Council
Place 8 - Blue Voter Guide
Place 11 - Blue Voter Guide
Councilmember Place 3
Everett Jackson (likely REPUBLICAN – possible disqualification)
Ken Waters (likely DEM)
Councilmember Place 5
Wil E. Adams, Jr (likely DEM )
Debrah North (DEM endorsed by democrat former mayor)
At-large District Place 2
David Pfaff (involved in community including school foundation)
Sergio Porres (LIKELY REPUBLICAN backed by Families for Irving, Conservative PAC)
Councilmember Place 6
Pamela Bell (incumbent)
John Bowers III, (DEM)
Denton County
Council Place 4
Lonnie Tipton, retired from Dallas County
Joshua Chanin, high school history teacher
Harris County
Mayor
Thomas Schoenbein, (LIKELY REPUBLICAN additional information, previously served as council member, endorsed by Harris County GOP)
Rex Lindberg (Pasadena Community Relations Director, endorsed by Mayor Wagner, union contributions to campaign)
Councilmember District A
Ruben Villarreal (incumbent)
Carlos Heredia Sr.
Councilmember District B
Bianca Valerio (incumbent, arrested for possession controlled substance)
Bruce Leamon (previously served 4 terms in same position)
Jefferson County
Mayor
Robin Mouton (former mayor and councilwoman of Beaumont, increased city minimum wage)
Roy West (possible REPUBLICAN based on campaign contribution, incumbent, Likely Republican)
Potter County
Councilmember No. 3
David Prescott (possible REPUBLICAN)
Tom Scherlen (incumbent, possible REPUBLICAN)
Smith County
Board of Trustees, Place 3
Luis Hernandez
Randy Hawkins
Tarrant County
City Council District 6
Daryl Davis II (DEM (ActBlue) pg 21)
Mia Hall (Endorsed by Tarrant County Dems)
District 4
Marketta Nimo, childcare owner
John Lopez, incumbent, served as Mayor Pro-Tem, democrat
Taylor County
Miguel Espinoza (son of immigrant)
Kyle McAlister (incumbent)
Williamson County
Councilmember Place 3
Jim Morris ( LIKELY REPUBLICAN anti DEI)
Cory Denena, middle school band director,
Councilmember Place 6
Amberley Kolar, inbumbent, Legislative Director at TX house of representatives
Aaron King, aligned with present mayor Mike Snyder
And that’s all I got. I hope this is helpful and you share it so that as many people know about these upcoming elections as possible!
If you got something out of this, comment with 💚, and if you think something should be different, let me know that too, this is still very much a work in progress!
Texas June 7: runoff election for Mayor of San Antonio. Volunteers with Postcards for Voters have been supporting Dem Gina Ortiz Jones, who has a focus on early childhood education and affordable housing.
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