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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 6:49 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…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Union Station: Federal court dismisses Alaska state employee lawsuit over union dues payment practices

Union Station: Federal court dismisses Alaska state employee lawsuit over union dues payment practices Federal court dismisses Alaska state employee lawsuit over union dues payment practices      Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abr…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Republican National Convention events in Jacksonville canceled

Republican National Convention events in Jacksonville canceled Spending in 2020 presidential election passes $1 billion   July 24, 2020: Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention was canceled. Spend…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

42% want professional sports shut down until 2021

42% want professional sports shut down until 2021   July 24, 2020: As Major League Baseball launches its truncated 2020 season, American voters are evenly divided as to whether they should be allowed to do so. A JusttheNews.com national survey found t…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ohio House Speaker charged with accepting $60 million in bribes

Ohio House Speaker charged with accepting $60 million in bribes Recent federal criminal charges against the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives + the Illinois’ governor’s contributions to a ballot measure campaign   Welcome to the Friday, July 24, Brew.…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Biden, Obama discuss healthcare and Trump in new campaign video

Biden, Obama discuss healthcare and Trump in new campaign video Jorgensen releases foreign policy-focused digital ad   July 23, 2020: The Biden campaign is releasing “President Obama and Vice President Biden: A Socially Distanced Conversation” on Thursday. J…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM

27% of voters view economy, health care as top voting issues

27% of voters view economy, health care as top voting issues   July 23, 2020: Twenty-seven percent (27%) of voters name the economy as the top voting issue in the upcoming presidential election. A JustTheNews.com survey conducted by Scott Rasmussen fou…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 9:36 AM

SCOTUS, Blaine Amendments, and schooling

SCOTUS, Blaine Amendments, and schooling An update about a Supreme Court ruling regarding Blaine Amendments + a mayoral recall effort in Seattle   Welcome to the Thursday, July 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 37 states have Blaine…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Trump raises $20 million during virtual fundraiser

Trump raises $20 million during virtual fundraiser Biden launches $15 million ad campaign in six battleground states   July 22, 2020: Donald Trump raised $20 million during the campaign’s first virtual fundraiser. Joe Biden launched a $15 million advertising…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 12:03 PM

27% of voters lack confidence that votes in presidential election will be counted accurately

27% of voters lack confidence that votes in presidential election will be counted accurately   July 22, 2020: Twenty-seven percent (27%) of voters lack confidence that their votes will be accurately counted in the upcoming presidential election. That t…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Pivot Counties in presidential elections from 1992-2004

Pivot Counties in presidential elections from 1992-2004 Historical voting patterns of Pivot Counties in presidential elections + challenges to four Arkansas ballot measures   Welcome to the Wednesday, July 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start you…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Trump campaign spends $50 million in June, Biden $37 million

Trump campaign spends $50 million in June, Biden $37 million Kasich expected to speak at Democratic National Convention   July 21, 2020: The Trump campaign spent $50 million in June, which was roughly twice its expenditures in May. Republican John Kasich is …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 12:04 PM

68% of voters trust American people more than government officials

68% of voters trust American people more than government officials   July 21, 2020: When it comes to making important decisions about America’s future, 68% of voters nationwide trust the American people more than government officials. A Scott Rasmussen…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ranked-choice voting will be used in Maine presidential election

Ranked-choice voting will be used in Maine presidential election Maine’s first use of ranked-choice voting in a presidential election + SCOTUS to hear case challenging the constitutionality of the FHFA   Welcome to the Tuesday, July 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in sto…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Kanye West holds first campaign rally in South Carolina

Kanye West holds first campaign rally in South Carolina Biden issues $30 billion plan for reopening schools   July 20, 2020: Kanye West held his first campaign rally in North Charleston, South Carolina. Joe Biden issued a five-point plan to reopen schools. S…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 12:02 PM

76% of voters believe American politics is more polarized than American society

76% of voters believe American politics is more polarized than American society   July 20, 2020: Seventy-six percent (76%) of voters nationwide believe that American politics is more polarized than American society. A Scott Rasmussen national survey f…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 9:35 AM

882 statewide measures filed for November ballots

882 statewide measures filed for November ballots The numbers behind statewide ballot measure petitions in the past decade + an update on this year’s state legislative candidates   Welcome to the Monday, July 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
July 18, 2020 at 12:14 PM

The State and Local Tap: Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus

The State and Local Tap: Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus California reverses statewide industry reopenings, closes additional industries in 30 counties Welcome to the weekend! Keep reading for this week's highlights in state and local poli…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
July 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM

The Federal Tap: July 18th, 2020

The Federal Tap: July 18th, 2020 In this edition of the Federal Tap, an update on the Supreme Court, the Louisiana Presidential Primaries, and more! Good morning! Read on for this weekend's edition of the top stories in federal politics, and for a full rev…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Michigan Civil Service Commission approves union dues deduction rule change

Michigan Civil Service Commission approves union dues deduction rule change Find out how the Commission's vote split Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 12:04 PM

45% of voters expect progress towards equality over coming decade

45% of voters expect progress towards equality over coming decade   July 17, 2020: In terms of living up to our founding ideals, Americans are cautiously optimistic. When it comes to the topic of equality, 45% believe we will be doing better in a decad…
  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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS wraps up 2019 term

Bold Justice: SCOTUS wraps up 2019 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 July 13 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's newsletter …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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

34% of voters think it will be at least six months before they feel comfortable going out in public without a mask   July 13, 2020: Thirty-four percent (34%) of voters nationwide say it will be six months or longer before they feel safe going out in pu…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 13, 2020 at 9:36 AM

18% of state executive elections have one major party candidate

18% of state executive elections have one major party candidate Analizing the state executive races lacking a major-party candidate + previews tomorrow’s Republican primary in ME-02   Welcome to the Monday, July 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you sta…
  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 …
  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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 9:00 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…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Michigan Civil Service Commission considers changing rules for union dues deductions

Michigan Civil Service Commission considers changing rules for union dues deductions Michigan considering requiring unionized state employees to authorize union dues deductions from their paychecks annually Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter…
  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

SEIU endorses Biden, plans to spend $150M on voter engagement campaign Trump campaigns in Florida, New Hampshire   July 10, 2020: The Service Employees International Union endorsed Joe Biden on Thursday. Donald Trump is campaigning in Florida on Friday and New…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

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

74% of voters believe most Americans get along regardless of race   July 10, 2020: Seventy-four percent (74%) of voters nationwide believe that “In daily life, most Americans generally get along regardless of race. They find ways to work together and c…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 9:36 AM

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

Here are the states with limits on the size of indoor gatherings The current restrictions on the size of indoor gatherings + the number of candidates that have filed to run for state legislative seats   Welcome to the Friday, July 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Biden-Sanders unity task force issues policy recommendations

Biden-Sanders unity task force issues policy recommendations Biden, Pence campaign in Pennsylvania   July 9, 2020: The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force released a 110-page document with policy recommendations. Joe Biden and Mike Pence are both campaigning in P…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM

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

24% of voters favor statehood for Washington, D.C.   July 9, 2020: Twenty-four percent (24%) of voters nationwide favor granting statehood to Washington, D.C. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 49% preferred giving some of the land in D.C. b…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Looking at school reopening status by state

Looking at school reopening status by state An update on school reopening status by state + a preview of the AL Republican Senate primary runoff   Welcome to the Thursday, July 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An update on school re…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 12:03 PM

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

57% of those who strongly disapprove of President Trump also oppose removing statues that honor George Washington   July 8, 2020: Among those who strongly disapprove of President Donald Trump (R), 57% also disapprove of removing statues that honor Geo…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Battleground previews for July 14 primaries

Battleground previews for July 14 primaries Upcoming Texas Senate runoff election + a summary of recently certified statewide ballot measures   Welcome to the Wednesday, July 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing the Texas Sen…