Record-Setting Low: 16% of Primaries Were Contested in 2022 Elections

Record-Setting Low 16% of Primaries Were Contested in 2022 Elections

LOS ANGELES — Approximately 1,742 primaries this year are being challenged, making it 16% of the total. This percentage is equal to the lowest since Ballotpedia started collecting data in 2010, which was in 2014. Do all states experience these record lows, though? That will be elaborated upon later. Partisan trend analysis reveals that there … Read more

California’s Latest Laws: A Strategic Approach to Reducing Smash-and-Grab Theft and Shoplifting

California's Latest Laws A Strategic Approach to Reducing Smash-and-Grab Theft and Shoplifting

Sacramento, California — To combat property crimes and smash-and-grab robberies, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a ten-bill package representing bipartisan efforts. The measures would enhance penalties for individuals involved in professional resale schemes and make it easier to pursue repeat offenders in the retail and automotive industries. This comes as the Democratic leadership tries to … Read more