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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fayetteville Pride is hosting an election forum — with a twist. Here's what to know
An LGBTQ+ advocacy group wants Fayetteville voters to learn more about the 10 candidates for mayor in an event this weekend, but in a twist on the traditional forum, voters won't hear from the candidates themselves. On. Aug. 10, Fayetteville Pride will offer candidates' spouses, designated family members or friends the opportunity to answer questions designed to give voters a more nuanced view of the mayoral hopefuls. "This forum is to get to know them as a person and not a politician," Fayetteville Pride President Krystal Maddox said in an Aug. 6 phone interview. Maddox stressed that the approximately hour-long conversation will be lighthearted, and gave "What is your partner's most annoying habit?" as an example of the questions moderator Dr. Rob Taber will ask of candidates' family members. The open-ended questions won't be political or designed to catch any of the participants off guard, she said. As of Aug. 6, Maddox said, three candidates' family members or friends had confirmed their attendance. Children are welcome to the family-friendly forum, Maddox said, and someone will be available to supervise them in games and activities. There will be light refreshments, including cake to celebrate Maddox's birthday. Ten people are seeking the office of mayor of Fayetteville, including incumbent Mayor Mitch Colvin, who filed for re-election at the last minute July 18 after announcing in June that he would not seek a fifth term. The other candidates are Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen; Fayetteville City Council members Courtney Banks-McLaughlin and Mario Benavente; former Council members Tisha Waddell and Paul Williams; former mayoral candidates John Ashford, Freddie de la Cruz and Clifton Johnson; and newcomer Nahlee Iris Smith. The details When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 Where: 200 Mason St., downtown Fayetteville Online: Visit or email Fayetteville Pride President Krystal Maddox at Krystal@ for more information. This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Pride forum to ask questions of candidates' families Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mobile Election Guide focuses on 2025 mayoral, city council races
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Chamber released its 2025 Election Guide ahead of the August 26 municipal election. According to a Mobile Chamber news release, the election guide is a nonpartisan resource that aims to inform voters on various topics in the upcoming election. This year's guide focuses on the mayoral and city council races in Mobile. Swimmer in Mobile Bay not in distress, officials say 'Mobile's future starts at the ballot box,' Bradley Bryne, the Mobile Chamber President and CEO, said. 'We believe informed voters are essential to strong communities. This guide was created to help citizens understand where candidates stand on the issues that matter most, especially when it comes to economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, and quality of life.' The guide includes information such as unedited candidate response, voting districts and polling locations, election deadlines, and other tools for casting your vote, the release said. The Chamber is also introducing a new social media series called 'Meet the Candidates,' where viewers can watch and read highlights of each candidate's responses. Motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County crash This is the first municipal election to use new voting districts. Find the full guide in the PDF below: PRESS-RELEASE-Election-Guide-2025Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jessica Lowe-Minor of Tallahassee named League of Women Voters of Florida president
Jessica Lowe-Minor of Tallahassee has been selected as the new president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. The vote took place over the past weekend in Orlando, where Lowe-Minor was joined by her husband and daughters. She is married to Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor. "It's really exciting to be on the volunteer leadership side and get to work with wonderful people," Lowe-Minor said. In 2016, Lowe-Minor joined the national League of Women Voters as a member of the board of directors and before then, from 2010 to 2014, she served as the executive director for the Florida chapter. "In that role, she supervised the agency's full and part-time staff, facilitated internal and external communications, ... and represented the League's interests before state and local elected officials, coalition partners, donors and others," her bio on the league's website says. Lowe-Minor has a masters degree in women's and gender studies from Florida State University, and has taught classes at both FSU and Tallahassee Community College. She works as a local Realtor and served as the executive director for the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence. Lowe-Minor said she is most excited to hit the ground running on voter education. "I think there is a lot of mis- and disinformation citizens are receiving these days," she said. The League is "an organization that has a 100-plus-year history of helping voters understand issues and really be prepared to exercise their right as voters." In the current political climate, she encouraged residents who hope to make a difference to get involved, adding that "it's not just for women only and we are in every community in Florida." Her term will last for two years, till June 2027. Arianna Otero is the trending and breaking news reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact her via email at AOtero@ and follow her on X: @ari_v_otero. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: League of Women Voters taps Jessica Lowe-Minor as Florida president
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark enters NM secretary of state race
May 30—SANTA FE — The open race to pick New Mexico's next top elections official will feature a Democratic primary showdown involving at least two county clerks. Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark recently announced her campaign for secretary of state, ending weeks of speculation. She joins Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, who became the first candidate in the race when she announced her candidacy last month. In announcing her campaign, Clark cited her trip to Washington, D.C., earlier this year to advocate for the restoration of election security programs as part of the National Association of Counties Board of Directors. She said in a Friday interview she would push to expand voter education programs in high schools if successful in next year's election cycle, while also vowing to continue the work of outgoing Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. "We want to make sure elections are protected," Clark told the Journal. Clark was first elected as Santa Fe County clerk in November 2020, and then won reelection to a second four-year term in 2024. Before that, she worked on political campaigns, including as a campaign manager, an experience she said gave her unique perspective about how elections are run. "The election administration should never be the reason a candidate wins or loses," Clark said. "Voters should decide whether a candidate wins or loses." She recently launched a TV ad campaign — in her role as county clerk — touting the ease of "pajama voting" for New Mexicans who request permanent absentee voter status. But she said the TV ads were launched before she announced her campaign, and not intended as a way to boost her political profile. Clark also said she believes she's the "best candidate" in the race, citing Santa Fe County's high voter turnout rate in recent election cycles, including a turnout of 75.1% of registered voters in last year's general election. Next year's secretary of state race will not feature an incumbent, as Toulouse Oliver is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term in office. Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, has served as secretary of state for eight-plus years. She was first elected to the office in 2016, following former Secretary of State Dianna Duran's resignation after being charged with using campaign funds to fuel a gambling habit. All New Mexico statewide offices will be on the ballot next year, including governor, attorney general and secretary of state. A Democrat has held the Secretary of State's Office for all but a few years in modern New Mexico history. When she won election in 2016, Duran became the first Republican elected to the office since 1929. After she resigned, fellow Republican Brad Winter served as secretary of state for one year after being appointed to the post by then-Gov. Susana Martinez.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark enters NM secretary of state race
May 30—SANTA FE — The open race to pick New Mexico's next top elections official will feature a Democratic primary showdown involving at least two county clerks. Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark recently announced her campaign for secretary of state, ending weeks of speculation. She joins Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, who became the first candidate in the race when she announced her candidacy last month. In announcing her campaign, Clark cited her trip to Washington, D.C., earlier this year to advocate for the restoration of election security programs as part of the National Association of Counties Board of Directors. She said in a Friday interview she would push to expand voter education programs in high schools if successful in next year's election cycle, while also vowing to continue the work of outgoing Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. "We want to make sure elections are protected," Clark told the Journal. Clark was first elected as Santa Fe County clerk in November 2020, and then won reelection to a second four-year term in 2024. Before that, she worked on political campaigns, including as a campaign manager, an experience she said gave her unique perspective about how elections are run. "The election administration should never be the reason a candidate wins or loses," Clark said. "Voters should decide whether a candidate wins or loses." She recently launched a TV ad campaign — in her role as county clerk — touting the ease of "pajama voting" for New Mexicans who request permanent absentee voter status. But she said the TV ads were launched before she announced her campaign, and not intended as a way to boost her political profile. Clark also said she believes she's the "best candidate" in the race, citing Santa Fe County's high voter turnout rate in recent election cycles, including a turnout of 75.1% of registered voters in last year's general election. Next year's secretary of state race will not feature an incumbent, as Toulouse Oliver is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term in office. Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, has served as secretary of state for eight-plus years. She was first elected to the office in 2016, following former Secretary of State Dianna Duran's resignation after being charged with using campaign funds to fuel a gambling habit. All New Mexico statewide offices will be on the ballot next year, including governor, attorney general and secretary of state. A Democrat has held the Secretary of State's Office for all but a few years in modern New Mexico history. When she won election in 2016, Duran became the first Republican elected to the office since 1929. After she resigned, fellow Republican Brad Winter served as secretary of state for one year after being appointed to the post by then-Gov. Susana Martinez.
