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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Maine’s ranked-choice voting for president is back on

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Maine’s ranked-choice voting for president is back on Today's Brew highlights the status of ranked-choice voting in the presidential election in Maine + previews our Sept. 16 briefing on state legislative competitiveness   Welcome to the…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Trump, RNC raise $210 million in August, trail Biden and DNC’s fundraising total

Trump, RNC raise $210 million in August, trail Biden and DNC’s fundraising total Biden, Trump respond to Woodward interview on coronavirus   September 10, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee raised $210 million in August, setting a record…
  Ballotpedia Team · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Not sure who's on the ballot? We can help!

Not sure who's on the ballot? We can help! Explore Your Ballot with Ballotpedia and be entered to win an adventure gift box from Ballotpedia   Explore Your Ballot My Vote Ballotpedia is your guide to the 2020 elections Election Day is rapidly approaching. Do you…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 12:02 PM

29 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is behind us

29 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is behind us   September 10, 2020: Twenty-nine percent (29%) of registered voters now believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. This matches the highest level yet measured in polls by Scott Rasmusse…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Explore your ballot with the My Vote Ballotpedia app

Explore your ballot with the My Vote Ballotpedia app Today's Brew introduces you to the My Vote app + Trump announces an eighth nominee to the Court of Federal Claims   Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Civic tech nonprofits receive $300 million from Zuckerberg, Chan

Civic tech nonprofits receive $300 million from Zuckerberg, Chan The Center for Tech and Civic Life and the Center for Election Innovation and Research received a combined $300 million in donations    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Pro-Trump America First Action announces $22 million ad buy in FL, PA, WI, and OH

Pro-Trump America First Action announces $22 million ad buy in FL, PA, WI, and OH Maine SOS prints ballots with ranked choice voting after court decision   September 9, 2020: The pro-Trump America First Action announced a $22 million ad buy in four battlegro…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 12:04 PM

31 percent of voters consider themselves politically moderate

31 percent of voters consider themselves politically moderate   September 9, 2020: Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters nationwide consider themselves to be politically conservative while 27% say they're liberal. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found t…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 9:37 AM

28 states require that employers provide time off to vote

28 states require that employers provide time off to vote States that require employers to give employees time off to vote + reviews Tuesday’s primary results in New Hampshire   Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Biden launches $47 million ad campaign targeting military families

Biden launches $47 million ad campaign targeting military families Trump campaigns in two battleground states on Tuesday   September 8, 2020: Joe Biden is launching a $47 million ad campaign that targets military families in battleground states. Donald Trump…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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 …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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 …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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 …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
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 …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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 …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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 …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
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…