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September 8, 2020 at 12:02 PM

55 percent of voters see Joe Biden as politically liberal, 65% see President Trump as conservative

55 percent of voters see Joe Biden as politically liberal, 65% see President Trump as conservative   September 8, 2020: Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide see Joe Biden as politically liberal while 20% say he’s a moderate. A Scott Rasmussen …

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September 8, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Your source for 2020 voting information

Your source for 2020 voting information This year’s comprehensive voting information + a preview of today’s NH-01 Republican primary   Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Your source for 2020 voting inform…

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September 4, 2020 at 7:43 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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September 4, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Biden launches new ad campaign in battleground states

Biden launches new ad campaign in battleground states West blocked from ballot in Arizona, Virginia   September 4, 2020: Joe Biden is airing three new ads on security, the pandemic, and unity in battleground states. Judges in Arizona and Virginia blocked Kan…

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September 4, 2020 at 12:06 PM

15 percent of voters discussed the election with non-family members every day last week

15 percent of voters discussed the election with non-family members every day last week   September 4, 2020: Fifteen percent (15%) of voters nationwide discussed the presidential election with someone outside their family every day last week. At the o…

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September 4, 2020 at 9:34 AM

79% of state legislative incumbents had no primary opposition in 2020

79% of state legislative incumbents had no primary opposition in 2020 The number of state legislative incumbents without primary challengers + previews New Hampshire’s gubernatorial primaries   Welcome to the Friday, September 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store f…

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September 3, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Biden and DNC raise record $365 million in August

Biden and DNC raise record $365 million in August Commission announce moderators for presidential debates   September 3, 2020: Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised $365 million in August. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the…

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September 3, 2020 at 12:05 PM

48 percent of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come

48 percent of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come   September 3, 2020: Americans are growing a bit less pessimistic about the pandemic. Twenty-seven percent (27%) of voters nationwide believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. A…

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September 3, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Decade-high number of state legislative incumbents are seeking re-election in 2020

Decade-high number of state legislative incumbents are seeking re-election in 2020 Our state legislative elections competitiveness report + local election results from Sept. 1   Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start y…

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September 2, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Biden will speak about school reopenings in Delaware

Biden will speak about school reopenings in Delaware Lawsuit in Arizona seeks to block Kanye West from ballot over party registration   September 2, 2020: Joe Biden will deliver a speech in Wilmington, Delaware, focused on school reopenings and the coronavir…

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September 2, 2020 at 12:03 PM

59 percent of voters think it’s time to adapt to the pandemic and move forward

59 percent of voters think it’s time to adapt to the pandemic and move forward   September 2, 2020: Fifty-nine percent (59%) of voters nationwide believe it’s time to move forward by adapting to the ongoing nature of the pandemic. A Scott Rasmussen su…

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September 2, 2020 at 9:35 AM

One-third of state legislative races have only one major party candidate

One-third of state legislative races have only one major party candidate The number of state legislative seats with candidates from only one major party + results from Massachusetts congressional primaries   Welcome to the Wednesday, September 2, Brew. Here’s wha…

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September 1, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Trump heads to Kenosha to survey damage following protests, hold community roundtable

Trump heads to Kenosha to survey damage following protests, hold community roundtable Republican Voters Against Trump launch $8 million campaign in Florida   September 1, 2020: Donald Trump is traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where protests are taking place …

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September 1, 2020 at 12:03 PM

18 percent of voters don’t know how to say what they believe

18 percent of voters don’t know how to say what they believe   September 1, 2020: When it comes to politics, 18% of voters know what they believe but are not sure what to say or how to say it. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 20% of women h…

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September 1, 2020 at 9:43 AM

A first look at our 10th annual state legislative competitiveness report

A first look at our 10th annual state legislative competitiveness report Our annual state legislative competitiveness report + previews today’s Massachusetts primaries   Welcome to the Tuesday, September 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your d…

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August 31, 2020 at 12:03 PM

48 percent of voters think more freedom will bring people together

48 percent of voters think more freedom will bring people together   August 31, 2020: In terms of bringing people together, 48% of voters nationwide believe the better policy approach is giving more individual freedom for people to establish their own …

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August 31, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Marijuana measures on the ballot in 7 states in November

Marijuana measures on the ballot in 7 states in November A Nebraska measure that would legalize medical marijuana + the last filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates   Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 31, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you sta…

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August 29, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination

Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination Voters to decide Massachusetts congressional primaries Programming note: There will be no Federal Tap published on Sept. 5. The next issue will come out on Sept. 12. Enjoy your weekend! Read the ful…

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August 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson (R) resigns

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson (R) resigns Eight state legislative primary runoffs held in Oklahoma, three incumbents defeated Programming note: There will be no State and Local Tap published on Sept. 5. The next issue will come out on Sept. 12. En…

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August 28, 2020 at 6:19 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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

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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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