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November 6, 2020 at 1:03 PM

19 percent of Trump supporters kept their support secret during the campaign

19 percent of Trump supporters kept their support secret during the campaign   November 6, 2020: During the presidential campaign, 19% of President Trump’s supporters kept their support secret from their friends. A Public Opinion Strategies survey foun…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Election results - Day 3 - an early look at pivot counties

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Election results - Day 3 - an early look at pivot counties Today's Brew highlights the latest election results, including state-level races + an early look at results in the 206 Pivot Counties   Welcome to the Friday, November 6, Brew. H…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Trump campaign launches lawsuits in three states

Trump campaign launches lawsuits in three states The presidential election is still too close to call in five battleground states.   November 5, 2020: The Trump campaign launched lawsuits in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The presidential election is s…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 1:03 PM

197 Electoral College votes were rated as toss-ups on Election Day

197 Electoral College votes were rated as toss-ups on Election Day   November 5, 2020: On Tuesday morning, RealClearPolitics rated 12 states and two districts as toss-ups. These toss-ups held a total of 197 Electoral College votes.[1] At the time, I s…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 10:52 AM

Election results - Day 2

Election results - Day 2 The latest election results   Welcome to the Thursday, Nov. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Where the 2020 elections stand Looking at statewide ballot measure results Status of state government trifectas an…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Election is too close to call in six battleground states

Election is too close to call in six battleground states Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are too close to call.   November 4, 2020: The presidential election is too close to call in six battleground states: Arizona, Geo…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 1:04 PM

29 percent of voters say economy is getting better

29 percent of voters say economy is getting better   November 4, 2020: Twenty-nine percent (29%) of voters believe the economy is getting better these days, while 44% believe it is getting worse. A PoliticalIQ poll found that 21% think it's staying abo…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 11:22 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Here’s what we know so far

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Here’s what we know so far Today's Brew brings you a summary of the election results we have so far + don’t miss today’s results webinar Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wher…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Nearly 100 million votes cast early in 2020 general election

Nearly 100 million votes cast early in 2020 general election Trump will spend Election Night in White House, Biden in Delaware   November 3, 2020: Nearly 100 million votes have been cast early in-person or by absentee ballot in the 2020 general election. Don…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 1:02 PM

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

61 percent of voters believe America’s best days are still to come   November 3, 2020: As voters come to the end of the presidential election campaign, 61% of the nation's likely voters believe America's best days are still to come. A PoliticalIQ surve…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Election Day!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Election Day! Today's Brew brings you the resources you can use this week to follow election stories   Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 3, Brew. Election day is upon us. Happy Election Day! Election Day is here! Haven’t voted yet? …
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Bold Justice: Amy Coney Barrett joins the court

Bold Justice: Amy Coney Barrett joins the 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 November 2 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's news…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Trump to hold five rallies on Monday, Biden campaigns in OH and PA

Trump to hold five rallies on Monday, Biden campaigns in OH and PA Texas Supreme Court rejects petition to invalidate thousands of ballots in Harris County   November 2, 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making their final campaign stops in battleground s…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 1:03 PM

43 percent of voters believe Democrats more likely to trust voters, 33 percent say Republicans have such trust

43 percent of voters believe Democrats more likely to trust voters, 33 percent say Republicans have such trust   November 2, 2020: Forty-three percent (43%) of voters nationwide believe that Democrats are the political party most likely to trust the vo…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How we’ll guide you through election week

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How we’ll guide you through election week Today's Brew previews Ballotpedia’s election week coverage + elections in Washington, D.C.   Welcome to the Monday, November 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Happy…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 1:34 PM

U.S. Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

U.S. Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Previewing this week’s presidential, congressional elections 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…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 1:04 PM

SCOTUS upholds absentee/mail-in ballot return extensions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania

SCOTUS upholds absentee/mail-in ballot return extensions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania Previewing this week’s state, local elections Welcome to the weekend! We've compiled the noteworthy happenings in state and local politics below. To read the full version…
  Leslie Graves, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 8:30 PM

A letter from Ballotpedia’s CEO regarding 2020 election coverage

Email Newsletter Dear reader,  Thank you for using Ballotpedia to stay informed this election season. We are honored to be able to help so many voters research their ballots. You’re in good company; over 67 million people have visited Ballotpedia.org so far this year.  Our work doesn’t stop once p…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 8:15 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]
October 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

U.S. Labor Department proposes changes to union reporting requirements

U.S. Labor Department proposes changes to union reporting requirements This week we cover proposed changes to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, nat…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Trump, Biden focus on Midwest in final campaign weekend

Trump, Biden focus on Midwest in final campaign weekend More than 82 million early votes have been cast   October 30, 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail in the Midwest. More than 82 million early votes have been cast in the election. …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 12:03 PM

43 percent of voters see Republicans as more committed to individual freedom, 41 percent say Democrats

43 percent of voters see Republicans as more committed to individual freedom, 41 percent say Democrats   October 30, 2020: Forty-three percent (43%) of voters nationwide believe Republicans are the political party most committed to individual freedom. …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: City and state responses to Halloween during the pandemic

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: City and state responses to Halloween during the pandemic Today's Brew highlights states and cities that have issued guidelines on Halloween + concludes our 50 States in 25 Days election previews   Welcome to the Friday, October 30, Brew…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Trump, Biden hold dueling events in Tampa

Trump, Biden hold dueling events in Tampa SCOTUS leaves extended ballot deadlines in Pennsylvania, North Carolina   October 29, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are campaigning in Tampa on Thursday. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in two ballot deadl…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 12:05 PM

31 percent of voters believe America will be okay regardless of who wins election

31 percent of voters believe America will be okay regardless of who wins election   October 29, 2020: Thirty-one percent (31%) of voters believe that America will be okay regardless of who wins the presidential election this year. A PoliticalIQ poll fo…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 29, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 ballot measures we’re watching

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 ballot measures we’re watching             Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:    1. 15 ballot measures we’re watching    2. Comparing stances: Presidential candidates on presc…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Early voting surpasses 71 million ballots

Early voting surpasses 71 million ballots Bloomberg’s PAC boosts Biden campaign in Ohio, Texas   October 28, 2020: More than 71 million ballots have been cast early. Michael Bloomberg’s PAC is planning to spend $15 million on ads in Ohio and Texas for Joe Bi…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 12:06 PM

73 percent of voters confident ballots will be properly counted this year

73 percent of voters confident ballots will be properly counted this year   October 28, 2020: Seventy-three percent (73%) of voters nationwide are confident that the votes will be properly counted this year and that the proper winner of the presidentia…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 44 states allow voters to check the status of their ballot online

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 44 states allow voters to check the status of their ballot online             Welcome to the Wednesday, October 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:    1. Can I track my ballot?    2. Sample ballots from all …
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Arizona Court of Appeals upholds donor privacy law

Arizona Court of Appeals upholds donor privacy law   Welcome to The Disclosure Digest, a monthly look at state and federal disclosure policies for nonprofit organizations and their donors. Arizona Court of Appeals upholds donor privacy law    On Sept. 2…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Trump holds rallies in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nebraska

Trump holds rallies in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nebraska Biden campaigns in Georgia   October 27, 2020: Donald Trump is holding rallies in three states on Tuesday. Joe Biden is making two campaign stops in Georgia. Share the latest from the campaign trail. …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 races to watch

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 races to watch Today's Brew brings you a list of the top 15 races we’ll be watching next week + Senate votes to confirm Barrett and exploring Florida and Wyoming elections   Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in sto…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 12:03 PM

8 days left to cast your ballot

8 days left to cast your ballot   October 26, 2020: There are only eight days left for voters to cast their ballot in what will certainly go down in history as one of the most unusual or amazing election years. Polls throughout the year have shown form…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Here’s how voter signatures are verified

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Here’s how voter signatures are verified Today's Brew summarizes how voter signatures are verified + exploring Connecticut and Minnesota elections   Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 12:55 PM

U.S. appeals court upholds Missouri rule preventing in-person return of mail-in ballots

U.S. appeals court upholds Missouri rule preventing in-person return of mail-in ballots Alabama lieutenant governor tests positive for coronavirus As Election Day draws near, we wanted to share an update about one of our tools connecting voters to candidat…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 12:20 PM

Trump, Biden meet in final presidential debate

Trump, Biden meet in final presidential debate Senate to vote on Barrett’s nomination to Supreme Court Before we get into this week's federal news, we wanted share another of our voting tools, Candidate Conversations. Now moderated by journalist and political…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 6:25 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]
October 23, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Vermont's latest public-sector union legislation

Vermont's latest public-sector union legislation This week we look at Vermont's recently passed public-sector union bill Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surroun…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Trump, Biden clash over coronavirus, immigration in final debate

Trump, Biden clash over coronavirus, immigration in final debate Trump will campaign in five battleground states over next three days   October 23, 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden participated in the final presidential debate on Thursday night. Trump will ho…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM

45 million votes have already been cast

45 million votes have already been cast   October 23, 2020: Prior to last night’s presidential debate, 45 million voters had already cast their ballots.[1] In states that report results by partisan registration, 52% of those early votes have been cast b…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Political junkie alert! Explore our candidate surveys

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Political junkie alert! Explore our candidate surveys Today's Brew highlights a new way to view our candidate survey responses + previews a couple of cheese-producing states in our 50 States series   Welcome to the Friday, October 23, B…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Trump, Biden will meet in Nashville for final debate

Trump, Biden will meet in Nashville for final debate Federal court upholds North Carolina’s absentee deadline extension   October 22, 2020: Donald Trump and Joe Biden are participating in the second and final presidential debate of the election on Thursday n…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 12:07 PM

56 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is still to come

56 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is still to come   October 22, 2020: For the third straight week, more than half the nation's voters believe the worst of the pandemic is still to come. Fifty-six percent (56%) now hold that view, up four …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Comparing stances: presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Comparing stances: presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations Today's Brew compares the noteworthy presidential candidates on gun regulation + discussing how and when 2020 election results will be finalized   Welcome to the…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Civic tech nonprofit to recieve additional $100 million from Zuckerberg, Chan

Civic tech nonprofit to recieve additional $100 million from Zuckerberg, Chan In total, Zuckerberg and Chan have donated $350 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life.    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track d…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Obama hits campaign trail for the first time for Biden

Obama hits campaign trail for the first time for Biden Jorgensen participates in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Conversations   October 21, 2020: Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Joe Biden in Philadelphia. Jo Jorgensen participated in Ballotpedia's …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 12:05 PM

60 percent of voters prefer populist candidates

60 percent of voters prefer populist candidates   October 21, 2020: Sixty percent (60%) of voters prefer a candidate with populist leanings over a more traditional candidate. A PoliticalIQ.com poll found that 36% prefer a more traditional candidate.[1…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination this week

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination this week Today's Brew highlights tomorrow’s scheduled vote on Barrett’s nomination to SCOTUS + the arguments for and against stay-at-home orders and religious service restrictions   …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Debate commission will mute mics during opening remarks for each topic segment

Debate commission will mute mics during opening remarks for each topic segment Pennsylvania can count ballots received until Nov. 6   October 20, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that each candidate's microphone will be muted during the…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 12:03 PM

197 Electoral College votes rated as toss-ups

197 Electoral College votes rated as toss-ups   October 20, 2020: RealClearPolitics rates 12 states and two congressional districts as toss-ups heading into the final weeks of Election 2020.[1] That’s a slightly higher level of competitiveness compared…