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October 9, 2020 at 8:20 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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October 9, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Federal court rules public-sector worker not entitled to refund for previously paid dues

Federal court rules public-sector worker not entitled to refund for previously paid dues Third Circuit rules in Pennsylvania case unanimously affirming the district court's decision Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of…

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October 9, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Presidential debate schedule in flux as campaigns disagree over timeline, format

Presidential debate schedule in flux as campaigns disagree over timeline, format Trump plans Florida rally on Saturday   October 9, 2020: The presidential debate schedule is in flux as Joe Biden and Donald Trump disagree over the timeline and format. Trump w…

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October 9, 2020 at 12:12 PM

80 years ago today John Lennon was born

80 years ago today John Lennon was born   October 9, 2020: Eighty years ago today—October 9, 1940—John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England.[1] Lennon became famous as a member of the Beatles, a band that provided the soundtrack of the 1960s for many…

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October 9, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Concluding the second week of our election previews

Concluding the second week of our election previews Our candidate survey + elections in Nevada and South Carolina   Welcome to the Friday, October 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Candidate Connection spotlight Explore Nevada elect…

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October 8, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Oct. 8, 2020: Absentee/mail-in request deadlines

Oct. 8, 2020: Absentee/mail-in request deadlines Friday's election changes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Ballotpedia's 2020 Election Help Desk Welcome to Ballotpedia's Election Help Desk Newsletter. In each issue, we: List upcoming el…

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October 8, 2020 at 2:50 PM

CPD moves next debate to virtual format, Trump says he won’t participate

CPD moves next debate to virtual format, Trump says he won’t participate Harris, Pence debate COVID-19 response, economy, Supreme Court   October 8, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Thursday morning that the second presidential debat…

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October 8, 2020 at 12:06 PM

52 percent of state legislators in the U.S. are Republicans

52 percent of state legislators in the U.S. are Republicans   October 8, 2020: Next month’s elections are about more than what happens in Washington. State legislative elections will be held throughout the nation. Currently, 52% of the nation’s 7,383 s…

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October 8, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Criminal justice and presidential candidate stances

Criminal justice and presidential candidate stances Presidential candidates on criminal justice + exploring Idaho and Maryland elections   Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy …

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October 7, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Oct. 7, 2020: 50-state early voting start dates

Oct. 7, 2020: 50-state early voting start dates Wednesday's election changes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Ballotpedia's 2020 Election Help Desk Welcome to Ballotpedia's Election Help Desk. In each issue, we: List upcoming election pro…

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October 7, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Absentee/mail-in voting changed by court orders in North Carolina, South Carolina

Absentee/mail-in voting changed by court orders in North Carolina, South Carolina North Carolina is a battleground in the presidential contest and South Carolina has one battleground congressional contest    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The…

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October 7, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Harris, Pence set to debate in Salt Lake City

Harris, Pence set to debate in Salt Lake City Biden spends $6 million on Texas ads   October 7, 2020: Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are meeting in the first and only vice presidential debate on Wednesday night. The Biden campaign reserved $6.2 million in ads …

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October 7, 2020 at 12:04 PM

30 percent of voters say Obamacare is top issue before Supreme Court

30 percent of voters say Obamacare is top issue before Supreme Court   October 7, 2020: Thirty percent (30%) of voters nationwide say Obamacare is the top issue before the Supreme Court at this time. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 17% nam…

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October 7, 2020 at 9:37 AM

2018 vs 2020 - a deep dive into state campaign finance

2018 vs 2020 - a deep dive into state campaign finance State legislative campaign finance data in nine states + IN and PA previews   Welcome to the Wednesday, October 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Analyzing campaign finance data …

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October 6, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Oct. 6, 2020: Absentee/mail-in ballot rates and uncalled races in 2018

Oct. 6, 2020: Absentee/mail-in ballot rates and uncalled races in 2018 Tuesday's election changes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Ballotpedia's 2020 Election Help Desk Newsletter Welcome to the first edition of Ballotpedia's Election Help…

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October 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Trump discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, returns to White House

Trump discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, returns to White House Biden talks nationwide mask mandate at town hall   October 6, 2020: Donald Trump was discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center. Joe Biden discusses a nationwide mask mandate at a town …

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October 6, 2020 at 12:04 PM

55 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic still to come

55 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic still to come   October 6, 2020: Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters now believe the worst of the pandemic is still to come. That’s an increase of seven points from a week ago. A Scott Rasmussen national su…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia’s newest offering - Election Help Desk

Ballotpedia’s newest offering - Election Help Desk Today's Brew previews our newest newsletter, the Election Help Desk, + explore Iowa and South Dakota elections   Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The El…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Bold Justice: U.S. Supreme Court begins October 2020 term

Bold Justice: U.S. Supreme Court begins October 2020 term Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the October 5 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotped…

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October 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Trump treated at Walter Reed Medical Center over weekend

Trump treated at Walter Reed Medical Center over weekend Biden tests negative for COVID-19   October 5, 2020: Donald Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment on Friday. Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Sunday. Share the latest f…

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October 5, 2020 at 12:04 PM

20 congressional races have only one major party on the ballot

20 congressional races have only one major party on the ballot   October 5, 2020: In this year’s congressional elections, 20 of the nation’s 435 congressional races have only one major party candidate on the ballot. That’s down from 38 two years ago a…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

October 5, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Help us unlock our matching gift

Help us unlock our matching gift Today's Brew briefs you on an exciting gift-matching campaign + exploring Montana and New Mexico elections   Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Your support of Ballotpedia i…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 29, 2020 at 9:33 AM

366 rematch elections

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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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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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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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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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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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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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