ICYMI: Top stories from the week

A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew.

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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 October 26 - October 30.

1. Can I track my ballot?

If you decided to vote using an absentee or mail-in ballot, you may be wondering if there’s a way you can see where your individual ballot is in the process. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their absentee/mail-in ballot online.

2. 15 races we’re watching

In Tuesday's Brew, we previewed 15 races we're watching on Nov. 3. These races include Georgia's U.S. Senate special election, Georgia's 7th Congressional District, and Governor of North Carolina. View the full list by clicking the link below.

3. 15 ballot measures we’re watching

There are 120 statewide measures on the Nov. 3 ballot across 32 states. Included among the 15 top measures we're watching are California Proposition 22—the most expensive measure this year—on gig economy policies, a Colorado measure on paid sick leave, and ranked-choice voting measures in Alaska and Massachusetts.

4. 37 states, 70 cities release guidance on celebrating Halloween

Thirty-seven states have issued specific guidance on celebrating Halloween amid the coronavirus pandemic. We've compiled those state and some local Halloween safety guidelines, which you can view by clicking the link below.

5. Comparing stances: Presidential candidates on prescription drug costs

In this week's feature comparing the four noteworthy presidential candidates' stances on key issues, we looked at what the candidates say about prescription drug costs. Click below to view statements compiled from each candidate's campaign website, editorials, speeches, and interviews.

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