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Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of September 14 - September 18.
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1. THE FIRST VOTES OF THE GENERAL ELECTION ARE CAST TODAY
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The first in-person voting precincts open for business today, Sept. 18, with two states kicking off the start of early voting season. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia permit no-excuse early voting. Our early voting resources provide you with comprehensive information on how the process works.
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** 2. WHAT STATES ALLOW FOR THE COUNTING OF ABSENTEE/MAIL-IN BALLOTS TO START BEFORE POLLS CLOSE?
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With the coronavirus pandemic as a backdrop heading into Election Day, states are expecting an increase in absentee or mail-in ballots. How will that affect the availability of election results on Nov. 3 and beyond?
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** 3. THE ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF AND AGAINST MASK REQUIREMENTS
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Discussions about policy responses to the coronavirus are happening at a fast pace. As part of our ongoing coverage, Ballotpedia has published a series of articles capturing the regular themes in support of and opposition to these policy responses. This week, learn more about the arguments in the debate over mask requirements.
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** 4. COMPARING STANCES: NOTEWORTHY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ON DACA AND DREAMERS
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In this week's feature comparing the four noteworthy presidential candidates' stances on key issues, we looked at DACA and Dreamers. Click below for a compilation of statements from campaign websites, editorials, speeches, and interviews.
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** 5. FLORIDA GOVERNOR APPOINTS GROSSHANS TO STATE SUPREME COURT
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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) initially appointed Renatha Francis to the court back in May. On Sept. 11, a five-member Florida Supreme Court panel unanimously ruled against her appointment and ordered DeSantis to select a different nominee.
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