By: David Luchs

Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:

1. More than 1,000 candidates who won election this November completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
2. Minimum wages set to increase in 27 states in 2023 by an average of $0.87
3. Voting in Ballotpedia’s Holiday Cookie Election closes tomorrow at 5 p.m. Eastern

More than 1,000 candidates who won election this November completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Last month, we told you about winning candidates who filled out our Candidate Connection survey. When we wrote that story, more than 900 candidates who completed the survey had won, with another 550 in races that were too close to call. Here’s an update for races that have been called.

Currently, 1,035 candidates who completed the Candidate Connection survey were elected on Nov. 8, accounting for 28% of the 3,769 total who completed the survey (up from 24% the last time we ran this story). This number includes 27 candidates for federal office (2.6%), 657 candidates for state office (63.5%), and 351 candidates for local office (33.9%). There are still 272 candidates (7% of the total) who ran in races that are too close to call.

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey offers candidates an opportunity to share with voters what motivates them on a personal and political level.

The winning candidates who completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey include 47 who were elected to state executive office. Here are some selected...

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