Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The Louisiana majority-vote election system

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The Louisiana majority-vote election system Louisiana’s unique system of elections + statewide restrictions on visitors to nursing homes   Welcome to the Friday, July 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Expla…

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July 16, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Bill Stepien replaces Brad Parscale as Trump campaign manager

Bill Stepien replaces Brad Parscale as Trump campaign manager Kanye qualifies for Oklahoma ballot   July 16, 2020: Donald Trump replaced Brad Parscale with Bill Stepien as campaign manager. Kanye West qualified to appear on the ballot in Oklahoma as an indep…

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July 16, 2020 at 12:02 PM

46% of voters say U.S. not living up to founding ideal of equality

46% of voters say U.S. not living up to founding ideal of equality   July 16, 2020: When it comes to the founding ideal of equality, 52% of voters nationwide say we're doing at least somewhat well. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 46% disa…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 9:36 AM

SCOTUS wraps up 2019-2020 term

SCOTUS wraps up 2019-2020 term The SCOTUS 2019-2020 term + looks at a ranked-choice voting initiative in Massachusetts   Welcome to the Thursday, July 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS wraps up 2019-2020 term Massachusetts vo…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 9:36 PM

A closer look at Louisiana's unique electoral system

A closer look at Louisiana's unique electoral system Examining Louisiana's one-of-a-kind system in greater depth    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and l…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Daily Presidential News Briefing, July 15, 2020

Daily Presidential News Briefing, July 15, 2020 West drops presidential bid, according to election strategist   July 15, 2020: Joe Biden announced his $2 trillion green infrastructure and jobs plan during an event in Wilmington, Delaware. Election strategist…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 12:03 PM

62% of voters are proud of America’s history

62% of voters are proud of America’s history   July 15, 2020: Sixty-two percent (62%) of voters nationwide are proud of America’s history. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 27% are not and 11% are not sure. However, for understandable reason…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Tuberville defeats Sessions to win Alabama’s Republican Senate primary runoff

Tuberville defeats Sessions to win Alabama’s Republican Senate primary runoff  Today's Brew highlights Tuesday’s election results + updates the happenings in the presidential racea   Welcome to the Wednesday, July 15, Brew. Today is Tax Day, or the date when fed…

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  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Checks and Balances: Supreme Court continues DACA, The result of Lucia vs. FEC, and more

Checks and Balances: Supreme Court continues DACA, The result of Lucia vs. FEC, and more The Supreme Court rules not to end DACA in this month's Checks and Balances from Ballotpedia. The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballot…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Daily Presidential News Briefing, July 14, 2020

Daily Presidential News Briefing, July 14, 2020 Trump Victory hires 300 more field staffers to target 20 states   July 14, 2020: Joe Biden is airing his first general election ad in Texas. Trump Victory hired 300 additional field staffers, bringing its total…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 12:04 PM

49% of voters rate their personal finances as good or excellent

49% of voters rate their personal finances as good or excellent   July 14, 2020: Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters nationwide rate their own personal finances as good or excellent. A Scott Rasmussen survey conducted July 9-11, 2020, found that 32% rat…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 9:32 AM

Amendment to replace Minneapolis police could be on Nov. ballot

Amendment to replace Minneapolis police could be on Nov. ballot A potential charter amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department + three statewide primaries are tonight   Welcome to the Tuesday, July 14, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS wraps up 2019 term

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July 13, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Howie Hawkins wins Green presidential nomination at national convention

Howie Hawkins wins Green presidential nomination at national convention Trump postpones New Hampshire rally   July 13, 2020: Howie Hawkins won the Green presidential nomination at the party’s virtual convention. Donald Trump postponed his rally in New Hampsh…

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July 13, 2020 at 12:04 PM

34% of voters think it will be at least six months before they feel comfortable going out in public without a mask

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 9:36 AM

18% of state executive elections have one major party candidate

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

July 11, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Rokita wins Republican nomination for Indiana Attorney General over incumbent Hill

Rokita wins Republican nomination for Indiana Attorney General over incumbent Hill Atlanta mayor, legislators in three states test positive for coronavirus Welcome to the weekend! Keep reading for this week's highlights in state and local politics. For a …

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  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Voters to decide congressional primaries, runoffs in Alabama, Maine, Texas

Voters to decide congressional primaries, runoffs in Alabama, Maine, Texas Supreme Court issues final rulings of 2019-2020 term Good morning! Read on for this weekend's edition of the top stories in federal politics, and for a full review of the week, plus a…

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 9:00 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Michigan Civil Service Commission considers changing rules for union dues deductions

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  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 2:23 PM

SEIU endorses Biden, plans to spend $150M on voter engagement campaign

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

74% of voters believe most Americans get along regardless of race

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Here are the states with limits on the size of indoor gatherings

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July 9, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Biden-Sanders unity task force issues policy recommendations

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM

24% of voters favor statehood for Washington, D.C.

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Looking at school reopening status by state

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July 8, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Biden hires Buttigieg’s Iowa state director

Biden hires Buttigieg’s Iowa state director Several senators will not attend Republican National Convention   July 8, 2020: Biden hired Brendan McPhillips, who led Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign in Iowa, to be his state director in Pennsylvania.  Sha…

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July 8, 2020 at 12:03 PM

57% of those who strongly disapprove of President Trump also oppose removing statues that honor George Washington

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Battleground previews for July 14 primaries

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July 7, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Biden, Trump speak on American values in July 4 speeches

Biden, Trump speak on American values in July 4 speeches Kanye West announces he is running for president   July 7, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump spoke about American values and history in July 4 speeches. Kanye West announced he is running for president.…

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July 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

91% of Trump voters think he will be re-elected

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 9:35 AM

New Jersey holds rare July primary

New Jersey holds rare July primary Tuesday’s statewide primaries in New Jersey + analyzes all 50 states’ filing deadlines to run for president   Welcome to the Tuesday, July 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Jersey voters to dec…

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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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