State Bytes

Justin Smith from Woods Fuller Shultz & Smith came back on the pod October 14 to talk about the upcoming legislative elections. Justin also briefs us on the state’s ballot measures and we learn about his new favorite bingeable tv show!

Mark Vane of Husch Blackwell joined us virtually October 13 to talk about the heavily targeted Texas State House. We also learn about what is coming down the pike next session. Mark then shares what would be his last meal on Earth!

Ali Mock from Government Edge came back on the pod October 13 to give us a lay of the land in this year’s state legislative elections in Ohio. Ali also recaps the shake-up that happened in House leadership earlier this year. Ali also gives us two solid book recommendations!

Dustin Miller from Government Strategies joined us on October 13 to talk all things Kentucky. We learned some history on how the state’s turnout has affected the state House makeup over the last few cycles and how the pandemic affected this year’s session. Dustin also shares his college memories and we learned about his favorite sports teams!

Jeremey Shepherd and Annie Early of Schreiber GR Group came on the pod October 9 to talk about the state’s absentee ballot situation and the types of issues state legislative candidates are running on. We also learn about Annie’s favorite sports team and Jeremey’s favorite Wisconsin-made food!

Erin Niemela and Emily Pappas, of Niemela Pappas & Associates, sat down with us virtually October 9 to discuss the ballot measures Californians will decide this cycle and how the pandemic affected the state’s legislative session. Erin and Emily also give a shout-out to their new favorite bingeable tv show!

Nick Simonetta and Kristen Boilini of Pivotal Policy Consulting joined us October 2 to talk about the exciting state Senate and House races this cycle in Arizona. We also learn about Nick’s favorite sports teams and Kristen gives us a book recommendation to add to our lists!

Former Statesider Glenn Oppel of Strategies 360 came on the pod October 8 to talk about the state’s highly competitive gubernatorial and attorney general races. Glenn also goes over what folks can expect next session. Then, we learn about what his favorite meal on earth is!

Jill Rice of Dinsmore sat down with us virtually on October 8 to discuss the gubernatorial and attorney races in her state. Jill also briefs us on the teachers’ activism that has taken place over the last couple of sessions and how that is affecting this election cycle. She recommends some more bingeable television options!

Justin Allen Wright Lindsey Jennings joined us October 7 to talk all things Arkansas. We learn about how a congressional race is affecting several state races. Justin goes over the issues state candidates are focusing on this cycle. Then, we learn about Justin’s new favorite television show!