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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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'…

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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…

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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% …

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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, …

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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!…

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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 …

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September 11, 2020 at 7:21 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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September 4, 2020 at 7:43 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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

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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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