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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 9:33 AM

366 rematch elections

366 rematch elections An analysis of 2020 rematches from 2018 + exploring California and Texas elections   Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How many races in 2020 had the same candidates in 2018? Explo…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Republican former governor endorses Biden in PA   September 28, 2020: Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge (R) endorsed Joe Biden. Sha…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 12:05 PM

28 percent of voters believe children born these days will have a better life than their parents

28 percent of voters believe children born these days will have a better life than their parents   September 28, 2020: Twenty-eight percent (28%) of voters believe children born these days will have a better life than their parents. A Scott Rasmussen …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 9:37 AM

15.2% of state legislative incumbents lost 2020 primaries

15.2% of state legislative incumbents lost 2020 primaries Ballotpedia’s annual state legislative competitiveness study   Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Share of incumbents defeated in contested prima…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Missouri, Virginia governors test positive for coronavirus

Missouri, Virginia governors test positive for coronavirus 2020 ballot measure signature petition costs are at highest level in a decade In this week's State and Local Tap, we review ballot measures for 2020, discuss school reopenings and state travel rest…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 11:21 AM

New York Times, CNN report Trump selects Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

New York Times, CNN report Trump selects Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court Congressional candidate’s death triggers special election in MN-02 In this week's version of The Federal Tap, we examine a February special election in MN, President Trump's new Sup…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 8:44 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]
September 25, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Ninth Circuit rejects challenge to dues deduction practices

Ninth Circuit rejects challenge to dues deduction practices A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge to a Washington state statute Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast o…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Trump set to visit South Florida, Georgia, Virginia on Friday

Trump set to visit South Florida, Georgia, Virginia on Friday Jorgensen issues list of potential SCOTUS nominees   September 25, 2020: Donald Trump is scheduled to visit South Florida, Georgia, and Virginia on Friday. Jo Jorgensen released a list of her poten…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM

58 percent of voters believe America’s best days are still to come

58 percent of voters believe America’s best days are still to come   September 25, 2020: Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters nationwide believe that America's best days are still to come. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 22% are more pessi…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Witness requirements on mail-in ballots

Witness requirements on mail-in ballots States that require absentee ballots to be notarized or signed by witnesses + previews our look at all 50 states prior to Election Day   Welcome to the Friday, September 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Trump comments on peaceful transfer of power after election

Trump comments on peaceful transfer of power after election Senate Republicans issue report on Hunter Biden’s Ukraine business dealings   September 24, 2020: When asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election, Donald Trump respo…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

49 percent of voters say they’re better off than four years ago

49 percent of voters say they’re better off than four years ago   September 24, 2020: As Election 2020 approaches, 49% of the nation’s registered voters are better off than they were four years ago. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 42% are…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Looking at the election forecasts for 2020 federal races

Looking at the election forecasts for 2020 federal races Today's Brew takes a look at election forecasts for federal elections in 2020 + two special elections set for Sept. 29   Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start …
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 8:08 PM

Changes to mail-in voting in Pennsylvania

Changes to mail-in voting in Pennsylvania In the last two weeks, a court order and a settlement have resulted in modifications to several mail-in voting procedures in Pennsylvania.    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 2:25 PM

First presidential debate topics include SCOTUS, coronavirus

First presidential debate topics include SCOTUS, coronavirus Maine will use ranked-choice voting   September 23, 2020: Debate moderator Chris Wallace announced the six topics for the first presidential debate. Maine will use ranked-choice voting in the presi…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 12:06 PM

53 percent of voters rate Supreme Court performance as good or excellent

53 percent of voters rate Supreme Court performance as good or excellent   September 23, 2020: Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide rate the performance of the U.S. Supreme Court as good or excellent. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Election changes in your state? We’ve got you covered.

Election changes in your state? We’ve got you covered. Changes to state election procedures in response to coronavirus + $80 million raised by campaigns for and against Illinois income tax amendment    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 23, Brew. Here’s what’…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Biden spends $65 million on ads across 12 states

Biden spends $65 million on ads across 12 states Jorgensen completes Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey   September 22, 2020: The Biden campaign is spending $65 million on ads this week in 12 states. Jo Jorgensen completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Conn…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 12:02 PM

52 percent of likely voters believe the Senate should wait to confirm Ginsburg’s replacement until after the presidential election, 41% disagree

52 percent of likely voters believe the Senate should wait to confirm Ginsburg’s replacement until after the presidential election, 41% disagree   September 22, 2020: In a survey conducted the day after her passing, a Scott Rasmussen survey found that …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Coronavirus and candidate filings

Coronavirus and candidate filings An analysis of the effect of COVID-19 on candidate filing ratios + the arguments for and against school closures   Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 and candid…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Biden, Trump respond to Supreme Court vacancy

Biden, Trump respond to Supreme Court vacancy Biden leads Trump in cash-on-hand for first time   September 21, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump responded to the Supreme Court vacancy. Joe Biden and Donald Trump released cash-on-hand figures for September. Sha…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 12:04 PM

45 percent of voters nationwide want more regulation of corporations, 37% disagree

45 percent of voters nationwide want more regulation of corporations, 37% disagree   September 21, 2020: In terms of what's best for the economy, 45% of voters nationwide prefer more government regulation establishing rules for large corporations. A S…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Highest ballot measure signature petition costs in a decade

Highest ballot measure signature petition costs in a decade Ballot measure signature petition costs this year + the electoral system ballot measures of 2020   Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2020 ball…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 Trump, Biden issue congressional endorsements Welcome to the weekend! What's on tap in political news this week? Read on for this weekend's edition of the top stories in federal politics, and for a full re…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 12:07 PM

Federal judge strikes down some of Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 orders

Federal judge strikes down some of Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 orders Massachusetts Supreme Court chief justice dies Welcome to the weekend! Keep reading for this week's highlights in state and local politics. For a full review of the week, plus a look ahead, re…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 8:41 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]
September 18, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Class-action lawsuit over dues deductions settled

Class-action lawsuit over dues deductions settled A home healthcare workers lawsuit over dues deductions is settled Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding p…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM

Biden, Trump campaign in northern Minnesota

Biden, Trump campaign in northern Minnesota Priorities USA uses Bloomberg funding to air ads in Florida   September 18, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are campaigning in northern Minnesota on Friday. The pro-Biden Priorities USA is airing ads in Florida. Sh…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 12:06 PM

33 states not allowed to count absentee or mail-in ballots before Election Day

33 states not allowed to count absentee or mail-in ballots before Election Day   September 18, 2020: Laws in 33 states prevent state officials from counting absentee or mail-in ballots prior to Election Day.[1] This includes Florida, Pennsylvania, Mic…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Early voting starts today

Early voting starts today An overview of which states are beginning early voting this week + the effect of coronavirus on state budgets   Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The first votes of the general …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM

CNN hosts Scranton town hall with Biden

CNN hosts Scranton town hall with Biden Trump holds campaign rally in Wisconsin   September 17, 2020: CNN is hosting a town hall with Joe Biden on Thursday night. Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night. Share the la…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 12:05 PM

233 years ago today the U.S. Constitution was signed

233 years ago today the U.S. Constitution was signed   September 17, 2020: On September 17, 1787,—233 years ago today—the Constitution of the United States was signed by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.[1] “From the outset, d…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Governor appoints second supreme court nominee after initial rejection

Governor appoints second supreme court nominee after initial rejection The newest appointee to the Florida Supreme Court + an overview of a police-related measure in Georgia   Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start y…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 3:14 PM

CatholicVote launches $9.7 million anti-Biden campaign

CatholicVote launches $9.7 million anti-Biden campaign Jorgensen meets ballot access requirements in all 50 states   September 16, 2020: National political advocacy group CatholicVote launched a $9.7 million ad campaign against Joe Biden. The Jo Jorgensen camp…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 12:02 PM

76 percent of voters consider 2020 election very important

76 percent of voters consider 2020 election very important   September 16, 2020: In terms of its impact on their own lives, 76% of registered voters nationwide believe Election 2020 is “very important.” A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that anot…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 9:27 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The most expensive ballot measure in California’s history

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The most expensive ballot measure in California’s history Today's Brew highlights this year’s most expensive ballot measure campaign + reviews the arguments in favor of and against mask wearing   Welcome to the Wednesday, September 16, B…
  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Checks and Balances: Department of Justice proposes modernization of Administrative Procedure Act

Checks and Balances: Department of Justice proposes modernization of Administrative Procedure Act In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review a legal challenge to 2020 census changes; a proposal from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to modernize the federal Administ…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Trump launches eight-figure ad campaign in battleground states

Trump launches eight-figure ad campaign in battleground states Biden travels to Central Florida for first time as Democratic nominee   September 15, 2020: Donald Trump is launching an eight-figure ad campaign focused on the economy. Joe Biden is campaigning …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 12:05 PM

30 percent of US voters have favorable opinion of socialism, 47% have unfavorable view

30 percent of US voters have favorable opinion of socialism, 47% have unfavorable view   September 15, 2020: Thirty percent (30%) of voters nationwide have a favorable opinion of socialism. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 47% hold an unfav…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Medical marijuana measure removed from the ballot in Nebraska

Medical marijuana measure removed from the ballot in Nebraska Today's Brew highlights the removal of Nebraska’s medical marijuana measure from the November ballot + an upcoming resignation of a member of Congress   Welcome to the Tuesday, September 15, Brew. Here…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Bold Justice: August Federal Vacancy Count is here

Bold Justice: August Federal Vacancy Count is here Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the September 14 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia'…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Bloomberg pledges $100 million to help Biden in Florida

Bloomberg pledges $100 million to help Biden in Florida Trump holds first indoor rally since June   September 14, 2020: Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg committed at least $100 million to help Joe Biden’s campaign in Florida. Donald Trump held hi…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 12:03 PM

41 percent favor Black Lives Matter candidate, 40% prefer Blue Lives Matter

41 percent favor Black Lives Matter candidate, 40% prefer Blue Lives Matter   September 14, 2020: Given a choice between two candidates, 41% of voters prefer a candidate who supports Black Lives Matter. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 40% …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 9:32 AM

16 states allow mail-in ballot counting before Nov. 3

16 states allow mail-in ballot counting before Nov. 3 Today's Brew looks at the states that allow for pre-election mail-in/absentee ballot counting + comparing this year’s congressional candidate numbers to the last two election cycles   Welcome to the Monday, …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
September 12, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Florida Supreme Court nullifies governor’s appointment to state’s highest court

Florida Supreme Court nullifies governor’s appointment to state’s highest court Feltes wins Democratic gubernatorial primary in New Hampshire  It's not too late to download the My Vote Ballotpedia app and be entered to win a Ballotpedia Adventure Gift Box!…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
September 12, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Last congressional primary before November to take place in Delaware

Last congressional primary before November to take place in Delaware Deadline passes for states to apply for additional unemployment insurance funds Our Ballotpedia Adventure Gift Box contest is winding down but it's not too late to download our app, My Vote …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 7:21 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]
September 11, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Class-action lawsuits over repaying public-sector union fees rejected

Class-action lawsuits over repaying public-sector union fees rejected Third Circuit court affirms lower court rulings related to Janus v. AFSCME Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, a…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Biden, Trump travel to Pennsylvania for 9/11 memorial

Biden, Trump travel to Pennsylvania for 9/11 memorial Hawkins can stay on PA ballot, West blocked from OH ballot    September 11, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both traveling to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to commemorate September 11. Howie Hawkins can…