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August 28, 2020 at 6:19 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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August 28, 2020 at 2:42 PM

Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination

Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination Biden counters Trump speech with two-minute ad   August 28, 2020: Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination from the White House. Joe Biden aired a two-minute ad during the final ni…

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August 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

43 percent of voters have suffered pandemic-related financial problems

43 percent of voters have suffered pandemic-related financial problems   August 28, 2020: Forty-three percent (43%) of voters say the coronavirus pandemic has caused serious financial problems for them or a member of their immediate family. A Scott Ras…

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August 28, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Previewing a U.S. House battleground primary in Mass.

Previewing a U.S. House battleground primary in Mass. Previewing a U.S. House battleground primary in Mass.   Welcome to the Friday, August 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Incumbent Neal, Morse compete for Democratic nomination i…

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August 27, 2020 at 12:05 PM

45 percent of voters expect Biden to win in November

45 percent of voters expect Biden to win in November   August 27, 2020: Regardless of who they want to win in November, 45% of registered voters nationwide believe that Democrat Joe Biden will emerge victoriously. A Scott Rasmussen national survey foun…

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August 27, 2020 at 9:37 AM

The ballot measures making the news this week

The ballot measures making the news this week An update on some of the ballot measures making news this week + two police-related local measures added to the ballot   Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: T…

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August 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM

New Jersey automatically sending mail-in ballots to all voters in the general election

New Jersey automatically sending mail-in ballots to all voters in the general election Murphy's order makes temporary modifications to New Jersey's election administration procedures    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, wher…

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August 26, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Pence, Ernst will speak at Day 3 of RNC

Pence, Ernst will speak at Day 3 of RNC Biden campaign launches Spanish-language ads in Arizona and Florida   August 26, 2020: Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Joni Ernst will speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Joe Biden launched a S…

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August 26, 2020 at 1:49 PM

D.C. Circuit affirms district court order invalidating FEC donor disclosure regulations

D.C. Circuit affirms district court order invalidating FEC donor disclosure regulations On Aug. 21, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a U.S. District Court order that overturned a Federal Election Commission (FEC) rule regulating donor …

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August 26, 2020 at 12:07 PM

26 percent of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us

26 percent of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us   August 26, 2020: Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 55% disagree and believe the worst is st…

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August 26, 2020 at 9:39 AM

The next step in selecting Mississippi’s new flag

The next step in selecting Mississippi’s new flag how Mississippi is selecting the flag design voters will decide on in November + examines state retirement ages for judges   Welcome to the Wednesday, August 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…

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August 25, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Republican delegates formally nominate Trump for president

Republican delegates formally nominate Trump for president Lincoln Project launches $4 million ad campaign   August 25, 2020: Delegates to the Republican National Convention formally nominated Donald Trump for president. The Lincoln Project launched a $4 mil…

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August 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM

73 percent of voters believe founding ideals are way to bring people together

73 percent of voters believe founding ideals are way to bring people together   August 25, 2020: Seventy-three percent (73%) of voters believe that America’s founding ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance are a good foundation for bringing …

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August 25, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: One week out from MA primaries

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: One week out from MA primaries A preview of the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat from MA + an update on Uber and Lyft operations in CA   Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your …

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August 24, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Republican National Convention begins in Charlotte with delegate roll call

Republican National Convention begins in Charlotte with delegate roll call West knocked off of four ballots   August 24, 2020: The Republican National Convention begins on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kanye West’s signature petitions in Montana, Illi…

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August 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

$32.8 million decline in tourist revenue for Empire State Building

$32.8 million decline in tourist revenue for Empire State Building   August 24, 2020: Last year, 3.5 million tourists visited the observation deck of the Empire State Building, generating $32.9 million in the second quarter of the year. This year, due…

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August 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM

22 one-party congressional general elections held in last three cycles

22 one-party congressional general elections held in last three cycles One-party general elections in CA and WA + summarizes a pair of initiatives that would legalize recreational marijuana in Montana   Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store…

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August 22, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Republican National Convention begins Monday

Republican National Convention begins Monday Biden formally accepts Democratic presidential nomination Welcome to your Saturday morning! We've got this week's top stories in federal politics for you below. If you want more, follow the link below to read the f…

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August 22, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Schools in Arizona, North Carolina reopen to in-person instruction

Schools in Arizona, North Carolina reopen to in-person instruction Georgia lifts ban on local mask restrictions Welcome to the weekend! We've compiled the noteworthy happenings in state and local politics below. To read the full version, follow the link as al…

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August 21, 2020 at 10:39 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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August 21, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Biden calls for end to “this chapter of American darkness” in DNC speech

Biden calls for end to “this chapter of American darkness” in DNC speech Kanye West submits Tennessee petition, includes Trump delegate as elector   August 21, 2020: Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night. Kanye West subm…

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August 21, 2020 at 12:05 PM

56 percent of voters more worried about health threat than economic threat from the pandemic

56 percent of voters more worried about health threat than economic threat from the pandemic   August 21, 2020: Fifty-six percent (56%) of voters are more worried about the health threat from the coronavirus pandemic rather than the economic threat. A …

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August 21, 2020 at 9:36 AM

North Dakotans to decide election, redistricting changes in November

North Dakotans to decide election, redistricting changes in November A North Dakota amendment that would establish ranked-choice voting + looks at both major parties’ conventions   Welcome to the Friday, August 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…

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August 20, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Kamala Harris becomes first Black, Asian American woman to become major party’s VP nominee

Kamala Harris becomes first Black, Asian American woman to become major party’s VP nominee Trump will speak in Biden’s hometown   August 20, 2020: Kamala Harris became the first Black and Asian American woman to accept a major party’s vice presidential nomin…

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August 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM

25 percent of voters believe Obamacare improved U.S. healthcare

25 percent of voters believe Obamacare improved U.S. healthcare   August 20, 2020: Twenty-five percent (25%) of voters believe the U.S. healthcare system was broken before Obamacare and is working much better today. However, a Texas Public Policy Found…

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August 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM

Coloradans to vote on decreasing state income tax

Coloradans to vote on decreasing state income tax A Colorado ballot measure to reduce the state’s flat income tax + Aug. 18 local election results   Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Initiative to decr…

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August 19, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Trump campaign sues New Jersey over mail-in ballots

Trump campaign sues New Jersey over mail-in ballots Democrats formally nominate Biden for president   August 19, 2020: The Trump campaign sued New Jersey for its mail-in ballot plan. Delegates to the Democratic National Convention formally nominated Joe Bide…

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August 19, 2020 at 12:04 PM

53% of voters have confidence in public health officials

53% of voters have confidence in public health officials   August 19, 2020: Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide are at least somewhat confident that public health officials understand the coronavirus and what policies are needed to overcome…

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August 19, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Scott Franklin defeats incumbent Rep. Ross Spano (R) in FL-15

Scott Franklin defeats incumbent Rep. Ross Spano (R) in FL-15 The initial election results from last night + a look at federal aid to states   Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Scott Franklin defeats i…

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August 18, 2020 at 2:48 PM

DNC keynote address will feature 17 young party leaders

DNC keynote address will feature 17 young party leaders Trump ad questions Biden’s mental acuity   August 18, 2020: The Demoocratic National Convention continues Tuesday with a keynote address featuring 17 speakers. Donald Trump released a digital ad that que…

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August 18, 2020 at 12:03 PM

40 years have passed since the last meaningful political convention

40 years have passed since the last meaningful political convention   August 18, 2020: The last meaningful convention moment was 40 years ago. In 1980, Senator Ted Kennedy was challenging incumbent President Jimmy Carter for the Democratic nomination. …

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August 18, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Women's suffrage at 100 years - a look at statewide ballot measures

Women's suffrage at 100 years - a look at statewide ballot measures The history of state ballot measures regarding women’s suffrage   The history of state ballot measures on women's suffrage Today is the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to…

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August 17, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Democratic National Convention begins with speeches from Sanders, Michelle Obama

Democratic National Convention begins with speeches from Sanders, Michelle Obama Trump campaign launches seven-figure digital ad campaign   August 17, 2020: The Democratic National Convention begins on Monday with speeches from Bernie Sanders, John Kasich, Mic…

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August 17, 2020 at 12:02 PM

15 percent of U.S. companies in China plan to move operations out of China

15 percent of U.S. companies in China plan to move operations out of China   August 17, 2020: Fifteen percent (15%) of U.S. companies in China plan to move operations out of China. That includes 4% who plan on moving operations to the United States and…

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August 17, 2020 at 9:37 AM

The local police-related measures of 2020

The local police-related measures of 2020 Today's Brew briefs you on the police-related local measures set to appear on the November ballot + tomorrow’s statewide elections   Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your …

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August 15, 2020 at 12:13 PM

How state ballot measures shaped women’s suffrage movement 100 years ago

How state ballot measures shaped women’s suffrage movement 100 years ago 34 states have orders requiring mask wearing Check out this week's top stories in state and local politics! Want more? Don't forget, you can click to link below to go to the full versi…

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August 15, 2020 at 12:11 PM

Biden selects Harris as running mate

Biden selects Harris as running mate August 18th marks the 100th Anniversary of women’s suffrage amendment Welcome to the weekend! We've compiled this week's top stories in federal politics. Want more? Click below to go to the full version online. Read the f…

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August 14, 2020 at 7:42 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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August 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Automatic paycheck dues deductions lawsuit filed

Automatic paycheck dues deductions lawsuit filed Pennsylvania employee sues AFSCME Council 13 over deductions Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding public-…

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August 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Trump opposes additional USPS funding, universal mail-in ballots

Trump opposes additional USPS funding, universal mail-in ballots Bloomberg will speak at the Democratic National Convention   August 14, 2020: Donald Trump said universal mail-in voting would not be possible without additional funding for the USPS, which he s…

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August 14, 2020 at 12:03 PM

5,377 fewer deaths now attributed to COVID-19 in the United Kingdom

5,377 fewer deaths now attributed to COVID-19 in the United Kingdom   August 14, 2020: The total number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the United Kingdom (UK) has declined by 5,377.[1] How can the total number of deaths decline? The answer hi…

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August 14, 2020 at 9:36 AM

97% of state legislative incumbents have advanced to the general election

97% of state legislative incumbents have advanced to the general election How state legislators have fared in primaries so far in 2020 + previews the GOP primary in Florida’s 3rd District   Welcome to the Friday, August 14, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as…

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August 13, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Nevada to mail ballots to all voters ahead of Nov. 3 general election

Nevada to mail ballots to all voters ahead of Nov. 3 general election The state enacted a bill modifying election procedures during declared states of emergency    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track development…

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August 13, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Biden raises $26 million, doubles single-day fundraising record

Biden raises $26 million, doubles single-day fundraising record Trump will campaign in battleground states during Democratic convention   August 13, 2020: Joe Biden raised $26 million in the 24 hours after announcing Kamala Harris was his running mate. Donal…

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August 13, 2020 at 12:04 PM

59 years ago today construction of the Berlin Wall began

59 years ago today construction of the Berlin Wall began   August 13, 2020: On August 13, 1961—59 years ago today—the East German government began construction of the Berlin Wall.[1] While the stated purpose of the wall was to keep foreigners from ent…

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August 13, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Marijuana ballot measure certified for November ballot in Arizona

Marijuana ballot measure certified for November ballot in Arizona A marijuana legalization initiative in Arizona + introducing a new weekly feature on presidential stances   Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your …

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August 12, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Biden picks Harris as vice presidential running mate

Biden picks Harris as vice presidential running mate Biden, Trump win final presidential primaries in Connecticut   August 12, 2020: Joe Biden selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Biden and Donald Trump won the final presidential primaries of the…

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August 12, 2020 at 12:04 PM

44 percent of COVID deaths were nursing home residents

44 percent of COVID deaths were nursing home residents   August 12, 2020: In 43 states where data is available, 44% of COVID deaths are reported to have been among nursing home residents. However, the true number may be higher. The Associated Press rep…

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August 12, 2020 at 9:34 AM

34 states have statewide mask mandates

34 states have statewide mask mandates Today's Brew brings you initial results from last night’s elections + the status of statewide mask mandates in each state   Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thir…

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August 11, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Biden finishes interviews with VP finalists

Biden finishes interviews with VP finalists Trump will accept Republican nomination at White House or Gettysburg   August 11, 2020: Joe Biden has finished interviewing all the finalists for vice presidential nominee. Donald Trump said he will accept the Repu…

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