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July 7, 2020 at 5:41 AM

It's your anniversary — your Ballotpedia anniversary!

It's your anniversary — your Ballotpedia anniversary! Just our way of saying thank you for a great year! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Celebrating 1 year together! It's been one year since you signed up for a Ballotpedia newsletter! We…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Fourth of July!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Fourth of July! Popping in on a Saturday to wish you a Happy Independence Day!    Good Saturday morning, reader!  I hope you and your family have a safe and healthy July 4th.             Sincerely,            David Beaudoin and…

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July 2, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Biden, DNC outraise Trump and RNC for second consecutive month

Biden, DNC outraise Trump and RNC for second consecutive month Former Bush administration officials form 43 Alumni for Biden   July 2, 2020: The Biden campaign and Democratic National Committee raised $141 million in June. A group of approximately 200 George…

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July 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM

15 months after the War for Independence began, Congress declared independence

15 months after the War for Independence began, Congress declared independence   July 2, 2020: On July 2, 1776—15 months after war broke out—the Second Continental Congress formally voted to declare our nation’s independence from Great Britain.[1] The…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Trump’s 200th judicial confirmation is fastest since Jimmy Carter

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Trump’s 200th judicial confirmation is fastest since Jimmy Carter President Trump’s 200th federal judicial confirmation + a special offer to join Ballotpedia’s Coffee Club   Welcome to the Thursday, July 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store f…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Recent SCOTUS actions involving COVID-19 and elections

Recent SCOTUS actions involving COVID-19 and elections SCOTUS declines to intervene in two lawsuits involving COVID-19 and elections    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the …

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July 1, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Priorities USA increases pro-Biden Arizona ad buy to $1 million

Priorities USA increases pro-Biden Arizona ad buy to $1 million Trump campaign names Jeff DeWit new chief operating officer   July 1, 2020: Priorities USA is increasing its July ad buy in Arizona by $831,000, bringing the total to over $1 million. The Donald…

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July 1, 2020 at 12:03 PM

54% of those out working believe lockdowns did more harm than good

54% of those out working believe lockdowns did more harm than good   July 1, 2020: Among workers having in-person interaction with customers and co-workers, 54% believe that the lockdowns have done more harm than good. However, among workers who are s…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: SCOTUS says states can’t block funding of religious schools

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: SCOTUS says states can’t block funding of religious schools The Supreme Court’s decision regarding public funding of religious schools + results from Tuesday’s elections   Welcome to the Wednesday, July 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store f…

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June 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Trump campaign makes $95 million ad buy in battleground states

Trump campaign makes $95 million ad buy in battleground states Progressive Democrats, RootsAction.org call for Warren as VP   June 30, 2020: The Trump campaign made a $95 million ad buy across several battleground states. Progressive Democrats of America and…

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June 30, 2020 at 12:02 PM

18 weeks until Election Day

18 weeks until Election Day   June 30, 2020: Election Day is 18 weeks from today. Scott Rasmussen explores where things stand today in his Number of the Day podcast. Additionally, Ballotpedia provides the most comprehensive coverage available anywhere…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Mississippi voters to decide first state flag measure since 2001

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Mississippi voters to decide first state flag measure since 2001 Today's Brew highlights Mississippi’s new law designed to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state’s flag + analyzes the number of 2020 congressional candidates   …

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Bold Justice: Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee

Bold Justice: Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the June 29 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotp…

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June 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Biden, Trump release campaign staff diversity data

Biden, Trump release campaign staff diversity data Florida, Pennsylvania shift towards Dems in Sabato’s Crystal Ball race ratings   June 29, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump released diversity data about their campaign staff. Florida and Pennsylvania shifted…

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June 29, 2020 at 12:02 PM

52% of voters approve of Supreme Court performance

52% of voters approve of Supreme Court performance   June 29, 2020: Fifty-two percent (52%) of voters nationwide approve of the way the Supreme Court is performing its role. A Ballotpedia survey found that 31% disapprove and 17% are not sure.[1] The su…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Oklahomans to decide on Medicaid expansion tomorrow

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Oklahomans to decide on Medicaid expansion tomorrow Today's Brew briefs you on a Medicaid expansion question in Oklahoma + data from this year’s state legislative candidate filings   Welcome to the Monday, June 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in…

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  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 12:12 PM

U.S. Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee

U.S. Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee Voters decide June 23 presidential, congressional primaries Welcome to the weekend! We've got this week's top political events lined up below. Don't forget you can read the full version by clicking the butt…

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  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 11:59 AM

New York, Connecticut, New Jersey announce joint quarantine requirements for out-of-state travelers

New York, Connecticut, New Jersey announce joint quarantine requirements for out-of-state travelers Voters decide state-level races in Kentucky, New York, South Carolina It's finally the weekend! Keep reading for this week's top state and local political e…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Illinois Supreme Court rules that Chicago police disciplinary, misconduct records cannot be destroyed

Illinois Supreme Court rules that Chicago police disciplinary, misconduct records cannot be destroyed The supreme court's decision affirmed a lower court's ruling Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, n…

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June 26, 2020 at 4:14 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…

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June 26, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Pence promotes economy, trade policy in Ohio

Pence promotes economy, trade policy in Ohio Lincoln Project airs pro-Biden ad in swing states   June 26, 2020: Mike Pence spoke about the Trump administration’s economic and trade policy in Ohio on Thursday. The Lincoln Project is airing a pro-Joe Biden ad in…

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June 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM

47% of voters say Supreme Court nominations are very important voting issue

47% of voters say Supreme Court nominations are very important voting issue   June 26, 2020: Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters nationwide say that Supreme Court nominations will be a very important voting issue in terms of deciding their vote for pre…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Californians to vote on affirmative action ballot measure

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Californians to vote on affirmative action ballot measure Today's Brew summarizes two CA legislative referrals on the November ballot + brings you an update on a case about the disclosure of prescription drug prices   Welcome to the Frid…

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June 25, 2020 at 2:52 PM

DNC tells delegates not to attend national convention in Milwaukee

DNC tells delegates not to attend national convention in Milwaukee Trump heads to Wisconsin for Fox News town hall   June 25, 2020: The Democratic National Committee advised delegates not to attend the Democratic National Convention in August. Donald Trump i…

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June 25, 2020 at 12:04 PM

64% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come

64% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come   June 25, 2020: Just 16% of voters now believe the worst of the coronavirus is behind us. A Ballotpedia national survey of 1,000 registered voters found that 64% believe the worst is still t…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Battleground results from June 23

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Battleground results from June 23 Today's Brew brings you some of the initial election results from the June 23 races + a look at how the coronavirus could affect Trump administration regulations   Welcome to the Thursday, June 25, Brew.…

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June 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Biden, Obama raise $11 million in first joint virtual fundraiser

Biden, Obama raise $11 million in first joint virtual fundraiser Trump tours border wall in Arizona, Pence campaigns in Wisconsin   June 24, 2020: Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama raised $11 million in their first joint virtual fundraiser. Donald …

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June 24, 2020 at 12:04 PM

39% of voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy

39% of voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy   June 24, 2020: When it comes to the economy, voters are evenly divided as to which party they trust more. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 39% trust Democrats more while 38% t…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states require face coverings

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states require face coverings Today's Brew previews Indiana’s attorney general Republican convention + reviews the states requiring face coverings   Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…

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June 23, 2020 at 2:44 PM

University of Michigan withdraws from hosting Biden-Trump debate due to coronavirus concerns

University of Michigan withdraws from hosting Biden-Trump debate due to coronavirus concerns CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass under consideration for Biden veep   June 23, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Tuesday that the second presidentia…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM

38% of voters believe American society is fair and decent

38% of voters believe American society is fair and decent   June 23, 2020: Just 38% of voters nationwide believe our society is generally fair and decent. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that nearly half (47%) believe our society is unfair and …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 29% fewer attempted recalls in 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 29% fewer attempted recalls in 2020 Today's Brew highlights our mid-year report on recall efforts nationwide + previews today’s elections in seven states   Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS has finished hearing arguments for this term

Bold Justice: SCOTUS has finished hearing arguments for this term Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the June 22 edition of Bold Justice, Ba…

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June 22, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Trump and RNC raise $74 million in May

Trump and RNC raise $74 million in May Biden taps Kaufman for presidential transition team   June 22, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $74 million in May, marking the first time they underperformed Joe Biden and the Democ…

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June 22, 2020 at 12:04 PM

36% of voters believe U.S. is more racist today than a decade ago

36% of voters believe U.S. is more racist today than a decade ago   June 22, 2020: Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters nationwide believe the United States is more racist today than it was a decade ago. A JustTheNews.com survey found that 23% believe th…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide sports betting measure

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide sports betting measure Today's Brew highlights a measure enabling Louisiana voters to authorize sports betting by parish + surveys states that limit court actions regarding agency actions   Welcome to the Monda…

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  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM

New Hampshire, Oregon stay-at-home orders expire

New Hampshire, Oregon stay-at-home orders expire Also this week, Pennsylvania House Speaker resigns Hello and welcome to the weekend. Below we have the week's top state and local news. Check it out! Read the full Tap online         New Hampshire,…

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  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 12:18 PM

SCOTUS rules on DACA, discrimination

SCOTUS rules on DACA, discrimination Voters to decide primaries for 42 congressional seats in 3 states We appreciate you spending your weekend with us. Check out the latest in federal political news below. Read the full Tap online         Supreme C…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 6:05 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Indiana attorney general opinion: public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues deduction

Indiana attorney general opinion: public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues deduction Attorney general opinions are advisory and do not make state policy Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legi…

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June 19, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Trump calls for fourth debate with Biden

Trump calls for fourth debate with Biden Klobuchar removes herself from veep consideration   June 19, 2020: Donald Trump is requesting a fourth general election debate with Joe Biden. Amy Klobuchar removed herself from consideration for Democratic vice presiden…

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June 19, 2020 at 12:04 PM

55% of voters believe economy is getting worse

55% of voters believe economy is getting worse   June 19, 2020: Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide believe the economy is getting worse these days. A Ballotpedia national survey found that figure is up five points from a survey conducted in …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 99 state laws enacted since 2011 containing the word “Juneteenth”

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 99 state laws enacted since 2011 containing the word “Juneteenth” Today's Brew analyzes state legislation regarding Juneteenth + highlights our recent issue of State Ballot Measure Monthly   Welcome to the Friday, June 19, Brew. Here’s w…

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June 18, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Biden launches $15 million ad campaign in battleground states

Biden launches $15 million ad campaign in battleground states New Lincoln Project ad questions Trump’s health   June 18, 2020: Joe Biden launched a $15 million ad campaign in battleground states. The Lincoln Project released an ad questioning Donald Trump’s h…

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June 18, 2020 at 12:04 PM

42% of voters know someone who lost job during shutdowns and been rehired

42% of voters know someone who lost job during shutdowns and been rehired   June 18, 2020: Forty-two percent (42%) of voters nationwide have a close friend or family member who lost their job during the shutdown and has since been rehired. A Ballotpedi…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Next Tuesday’s elections feature 15 battleground primaries

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Next Tuesday’s elections feature 15 battleground primaries Today's Brew previews the next Tuesday’s primary for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat + reviews the Republican Party’s 2020 national platform   Welcome to the Thursday, June 18, Brew…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Super Junesday voter turnout

Super Junesday voter turnout June 2 primaries mark highest concentration of voting activity since March    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local lev…

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June 17, 2020 at 2:25 PM

DNC launches first TV ad against Trump in four years

DNC launches first TV ad against Trump in four years Judge denies emergency motion to block Trump’s Tulsa rally   June 17, 2020: The Democratic National Committee launched its first television ad against Donald Trump in four years. An Oklahoma judge denied a…

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June 17, 2020 at 12:03 PM

7,420 empty apartments for rent in Manhattan

7,420 empty apartments for rent in Manhattan   June 17, 2020: Manhattan’s real estate market has been hard hit by the pandemic and lockdown orders. Last month, 7,420 empty apartments were listed for rent. That’s a 34% increase over the previous year.[1…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Two recent mayoral elections highlight policing issues

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Two recent mayoral elections highlight policing issues Today's Brew highlights how policing issues affected the 2017 Minneapolis and 2019 Chicago mayoral elections + two states will have new head administrative law judges   Welcome to th…

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