2018

Referendums, proseutors, sheriffs: A walk-through the November 6 results

Michigan and North Dakota vote on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and Missouri and Utah for medical use.

Ohio’s Issue 1 ballot initiative could ‘deal a blow’ to mass incarceration

In November, six states are holding referenda on whether to adopt “Marsy’s Law.”

Oregon’s 30-year-old ‘sanctuary’ law is under threat

Amendment 2 would require unanimous jury verdicts, as in 48 other states

Voters could overhaul Florida’s regime of mass disenfranchisement.

Will Orange County continue circumventing California’s ‘sanctuary state’ law?

This article is part of the Political Report’s coverage of criminal justice in the 2018 elections.

Portland district attorney candidates at odds on even basic reform steps.

Challenger to Seattle’s chief prosecutor suspends campaign

Can a candidate for prosecutor make Payne and Logan counties “a mecca for criminal justice reform?”

Bergen County sheriff resigns after racist remarks. What’s next in New Jersey?  

Candidates disagree on the county’s cooperation with ICE and on the treatment of young defendants.

In challenging Larry Hogan, Ben Jealous details decarceration goals.

Election for Ulster County sheriff fought over over immigration, opoids.

Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis divided on criminal justice reform

Amira Fox secures GOP nomination for state attorney after sharply negative primary.

Recreational marijuana initiative headlines Michigan’s November ballot 

ICE looms over Hennepin sheriff’s race.

Legislative candidate attacked over support for second chances

Morgan County to decide whether to bar their sheriff from pocketing jail food funds.

Steve Kunzweiler faces primary challenge, with the prosecution of a police officer in background