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October 4, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Help Ballotpedia inform millions of voters

Email Newsletter Dear reader, In this most unusual of election years, I have a special request to make of you. Ballotpedia has the incredible responsibility of providing America’s voters the information about the issues and candidates on their ballots. Voters are also turning to us for updates on th…

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October 3, 2020 at 12:59 PM

President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19

President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19 Biden, Trump square off in first presidential debate Welcome to the weekend! We've put together the top stories in federal politics this week. Check out the highlights from this week below. For a more th…

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October 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Mississippi becomes first to lift statewide mask mandate

Mississippi becomes first to lift statewide mask mandate Texas governor limits number of absentee/mail-in ballot return locations Good morning! Read on for the top stories in state and local politics this week. For a complete review of the week, and previe…

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October 2, 2020 at 7:06 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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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Federal court considering public-sector unions not representing non-members

Federal court considering public-sector unions not representing non-members Sweeney v. Raoul challenges Illinois law requiring public-sector unions to represent all employees Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the le…

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  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Trump tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine at White House

Trump tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine at White House Biden focuses on Catholic faith in latest ads   October 2, 2020: Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at the White House. Joe Biden began airing ads in 14 states focuse…

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October 2, 2020 at 12:01 PM

56 percent of voters don’t know what would happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned

56 percent of voters don’t know what would happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned   October 2, 2020: Most registered voters (56%) don't know what would happen if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling. A Scott Rasmussen national survey …

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Previewing 2020’s vulnerable trifectas

Previewing 2020’s vulnerable trifectas State government trifectas that are vulnerable in 2020 + continues our 50 states in 25 days series with Nebraska and Oregon   Welcome to the Friday, October 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Dem…

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October 1, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Debate commission plans change to structure of debates

Debate commission plans change to structure of debates Biden sets ActBlue fundraising record    October 1, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced it would change the format of the remaining debates. Joe Biden set a record for ActBlue fundrais…

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October 1, 2020 at 12:01 PM

362 congressional and state legislative elections are rematches in 2020

362 congressional and state legislative elections are rematches in 2020   October 1, 2020: In 362 congressional and state legislative elections this year, the choice offered to voters will be the same as it was in 2018. That total includes 23 elections…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

October 1, 2020 at 9:39 AM

50 states in 25 days: Volume #4

50 states in 25 days: Volume #4 Comparing noteworthy presidential candidates on abortion + Illinois and Ohio ballots   Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candida…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Bold Justice: Amy Coney Barrett nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court

Bold Justice: Amy Coney Barrett nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court 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 30 special edition of …

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September 30, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Biden, Trump spar over COVID-19, economy, and race in first debate

Biden, Trump spar over COVID-19, economy, and race in first debate Biden, Trump hit the campaign trail in battleground states.   September 30, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump sparred over COVID-19, the economy, and racial issues in the first presidential de…

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September 30, 2020 at 12:04 PM

45 percent of voters want lockdown restrictions eased in their area

45 percent of voters want lockdown restrictions eased in their area   September 30, 2020: Forty-five percent (45%) of registered voters believe that the government should be easing lockdown restrictions in the area where they live. A Scott Rasmussen na…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Biden, Trump meet in first presidential debate

Biden, Trump meet in first presidential debate Last night’s presidential debate + continues our 50 States in 25 Days series with North Carolina and Mississippi   Welcome to the Wednesday, September 30, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: …

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Ohio lawmakers consider five donor disclosure bills in wake of Householder arrest

Ohio lawmakers consider five donor disclosure bills in wake of Householder arrest Lawmakers introduced the legislation after the arrest of then-Speaker Larry Householder (R), who is accused of conspiring to participate in a racketeering scheme. Welcome t…

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September 29, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Biden, Trump will cover SCOTUS, coronavirus, race and violence in first debate

Biden, Trump will cover SCOTUS, coronavirus, race and violence in first debate Hawkins completes Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey   September 29, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump will debate for the first time in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Howie Ha…

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September 29, 2020 at 12:05 PM

34 percent of voters recognize Sandra Day O’Connor as first woman to serve on Supreme Court

34 percent of voters recognize Sandra Day O’Connor as first woman to serve on Supreme Court   September 29, 2020: Given a list of four politically prominent women, 34% recognize that Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve on the United State…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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’…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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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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  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 …

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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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