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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM

47 percent say diversity of thought more important for news organizations than demographic diversity

47 percent say diversity of thought more important for news organizations than demographic diversity             Welcome to the Number of the Day December 3, 2020 When it comes to the staff for a news service, 47% of voters believe diversity of thought and…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Looking at 2020 endorsements from Biden, Trump, and others

Looking at 2020 endorsements from Biden, Trump, and others The numbers behind the most noteworthy influencer endorsements of this year + Biden’s cabinet announcements compared the 2016 and 2008 timelines           Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 3, Brew. Here’s wh…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Thirty-seven states, D.C. certify their election results

Thirty-seven states, D.C. certify their election results What does certification mean, and how does it relate to the finalization of the presidential election?             Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track devel…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Congressional Hispanic Caucus members want Lujan Grisham for HHS secretary

Congressional Hispanic Caucus members want Lujan Grisham for HHS secretary Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Biden to choose Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for secretary of health and human services.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Tr…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 1:06 PM

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

68 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic is still to come             Welcome to the Number of the Day December 2, 2020 A PoliticalIQ survey found that 68% of voters nationwide now believe the worst of the coronavirus is still to come. That’s up six p…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 10:36 AM

The results of this year’s rematch elections

The results of this year’s rematch elections Results of this year’s election rematches + states that had changes in veto-proof majorities in their legislatures           Welcome to the Wed. Dec. 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Biden names Yellen for Treasury secretary, Tanden for OMB director

Biden names Yellen for Treasury secretary, Tanden for OMB director Joe Biden announced appointees for six top economic positions in his administration.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 1, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Bide…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 1:07 PM

57 percent of voters say protecting free speech more important than preventing spread of misinformation

57 percent of voters say protecting free speech more important than preventing spread of misinformation           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 1, 2020 Fifty-seven percent (57%) of voters nationwide believe that protecting free speech so that a…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Biden names all-women senior White House communications staff

Biden names all-women senior White House communications staff Joe Biden announced his appointees for seven top White House communications positions.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker November 30, 2020 Joe Biden announced his appointe…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 1:04 PM

216 years ago today the U.S. Senate began preparing impeachment trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase

216 years ago today the U.S. Senate began preparing impeachment trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase           Welcome to the Number of the Day November 30, 2020 On November 30, 1804—216 years ago today—the U.S. Senate formally began preparations fo…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Year-in-review - 37 states modified absentee voting procedures for the Nov. 3 election

Year-in-review - 37 states modified absentee voting procedures for the Nov. 3 election States that modified absentee/mail-in voting procedures + lawsuits filed since the Supreme Court's Janus decision           Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 30, Brew. Here’s …
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Alaska approves ballot measure establishing new donor disclosure requirements

Alaska approves ballot measure establishing new donor disclosure requirements Alaska is one of 33 states that require groups making independent expenditures to disclose identifying donor information in campaign finance reports.             Welcome to D…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 3:41 PM

Biden picks Blinken, Mayorkas, Thomas-Greenfield for top foreign policy and national security posts

Biden picks Blinken, Mayorkas, Thomas-Greenfield for top foreign policy and national security posts Joe Biden announced his first Cabinet picks and top foreign policy and national security advisors on Monday.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transiti…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 1:06 PM

83 percent of Pennsylvania voters say it's important to reform Pennsylvania’s voting laws before the next election

83 percent of Pennsylvania voters say it's important to reform Pennsylvania’s voting laws before the next election           Welcome to the Number of the Day November 24, 2020 Eighty-three percent (83%) of Pennsylvania voters say it's important to reform P…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 12 states + D.C. currently have travel restrictions

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 12 states + D.C. currently have travel restrictions Today's Brew brings you the states with active travel restrictions + the effect of census delays on state redistricting in 2021           Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 24, Brew…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Biden set to name Blinken as secretary of state nominee

Biden set to name Blinken as secretary of state nominee Joe Biden is expected to announce his first Cabinet picks this week, beginning with Tony Blinken for secretary of state.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker November 23, 2020 Form…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 1:03 PM

62 percent of voters say faith or religion important during coronavirus outbreak

62 percent of voters say faith or religion important during coronavirus outbreak             Welcome to the Number of the Day November 23, 2020 Sixty-two percent (62%) of voters nationwide say that faith or religion was important to them during the coronav…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking ahead to the Georgia runoffs

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking ahead to the Georgia runoffs Today's Brew gives you background info on the Georgia runoffs + analysis of the trifecta states that Joe Biden and Donald Trump won           Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 23, Brew. Here’s what…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 21, 2020 at 10:57 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week Here are the top stories from the week of November 13th - November 20th, 2020             Welcome to the Weekly Brew! November 20, 2020 Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
November 21, 2020 at 1:23 PM

States issue gathering, travel restrictions due to pandemic

States issue gathering, travel restrictions due to pandemic North Carolina attorney general projected to win re-election           Welcome to the State and Local Tap November 21, 2020 Welcome to Ballotpedia’s State and Local Tap, a day-by-day summary of imp…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
November 21, 2020 at 1:10 PM

With all states called, Biden projected to win 306 Electoral College votes, Trump 232

With all states called, Biden projected to win 306 Electoral College votes, Trump 232 U.S. House of Representatives elects leaders for 117th Congress           Welcome to the Federal Tap November 21, 2020 Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Federal Tap, a day-by-day s…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Missouri Supreme Court weighs challenge to public-sector labor laws

Missouri Supreme Court weighs challenge to public-sector labor laws Preheader text           Welcome to Union Station November 20, 2020 Note: In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not be publishing Union Station on Nov. 27. Our next issue w…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Biden will announce secretary of the Treasury pick next week

Biden will announce secretary of the Treasury pick next week Joe Biden is set to begin making Cabinet announcements early next week, including secretary of the Treasury.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker November 20, 2020 Former Vice…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 1:02 PM

9 consecutive presidential elections where winning candidate won 53% of the vote or less

9 consecutive presidential elections where winning candidate won 53% of the vote or less           Welcome to the Number of the Day November 20, 2020 While the final votes are being counted, President-elect Biden will likely end up with approximately 51% o…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Reviewing the effect of the Nov. 3 election results on redistricting

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Reviewing the effect of the Nov. 3 election results on redistricting Today's Brew highlights how the Nov. 3 election results will affect redistricting + an overview of next week’s election deadlines           Welcome to the Fri…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 75 closest congressional races of 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 75 closest congressional races of 2020 Today's Brew summarizes an analysis of the congressional elections decided by 10 percentage points or fewer           Welcome to the Thursday, Nov. 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for yo…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Biden announces senior White House staff

Biden announces senior White House staff Joe Biden announces nine members of his future White House staff.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker November 18, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 pr…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 1:03 PM

75 percent of voters believe Biden will try to impose strict national lockdown

75 percent of voters believe Biden will try to impose strict national lockdown Preheader text           Welcome to the Number of the Day November 18, 2020 To deal with the pandemic, 75% of voters believe President-elect Biden will impose a strict nationwi…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 18, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Republicans gain in state legislative districts that intersect with Pivot Counties

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Republicans gain in state legislative districts that intersect with Pivot Counties Today's Brew analyzes results from state legislative races held in Pivot Counties + highlights Alaska’s approval of ranked-choice voting           …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Biden names campaign manager O’Malley Dillon deputy chief of staff

Biden names campaign manager O’Malley Dillon deputy chief of staff Joe Biden names Jen O’Malley Dillon, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), and Steve Ricchetti to top White House positions.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker November 17, 20…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM

61 percent of voters believe it’s possible to know who won close swing state elections

61 percent of voters believe it’s possible to know who won close swing state elections   November 17, 2020: Sixty-one percent (61%) of voters nationwide believe it is possible to know for certain which candidate won the election in swing states where t…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Introducing Ballotpedia’s state supreme court partisanship study

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Introducing Ballotpedia’s state supreme court partisanship study Today's Brew introduces Ballotpedia’s state supreme court partisanship study + an analysis of split presidential and gubernatorial votes in 2020           Welcome…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Gensler, Bharara reported as potential nominees to lead SEC

Gensler, Bharara reported as potential nominees to lead SEC Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election.            Welcome to the inaugural edition of Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker! November 16, 2020 …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The makeup of the federal judiciary

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The makeup of the federal judiciary Today's Brew brings you an analysis of the federal judge appointments by presidential party + a Wyoming constitutional amendment fails due to non-votes           Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 16, …
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
November 14, 2020 at 1:07 PM

Biden projected to win presidency

Biden projected to win presidency Georgia elections to determine partisan control of U.S. Senate           Welcome to the Federal Tap Saturday, November 14, 2020 Good morning! Welcome to this week's edition of the Federal Tap. Former Vice President Joe…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 9:59 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]
November 13, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Union Station: Seventh Circuit weighs challenge to Wisconsin's Act 10

Union Station: Seventh Circuit weighs challenge to Wisconsin's Act 10 In this version of Union Station, we cover a challenge to Wisconsin's Act 10, track current legislation, and share what we're reading.   Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that kee…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 10:36 AM

The latest statewide ballot measure results

The latest statewide ballot measure results Results of statewide ballot measures + Georgia’s role in determining control of the Senate             Welcome to the Daily Brew Friday, November 13, 2020 We hope you don’t have triskaidekaphobia. Here’s what’s…
  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Supreme Court agrees to hear Appointments Clause challenge

Supreme Court agrees to hear Appointments Clause challenge In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review an Appointments Clause challenge to administrative patent judges; new final rules from the Office of Personnel Management regarding the discipline and removal of poor-…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 1:03 PM

26 percent of voters say their finances are getting better, 26 percent say worse

26 percent of voters say their finances are getting better, 26 percent say worse   November 12, 2020: Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters believe their personal finances are getting better, while another 26% say their finances are getting worse. A Polit…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Preliminary results show voters approve 20 local police measures

Preliminary results show voters approve 20 local police measures An update on the local police measure results + updated Pivot County data           Welcome to the Daily Brew Thursday, November 12, 2020 Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your d…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Post-election lawsuits have been filed in five states

Post-election lawsuits have been filed in five states 25 lawsuits disputing some aspect of the election's conduct have been filed    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the feder…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM

13% of voters discuss politics daily, 27% rarely or never

13% of voters discuss politics daily, 27% rarely or never   November 11, 2020: Thirteen percent (13%) of registered voters discuss politics with family and friends every day or nearly every day. A PoliticalIQ national survey found that twice as many—27…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: On Veterans Day, a look at members of Congress who served

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: On Veterans Day, a look at members of Congress who served Today's Brew highlights members of Congress that served in the armed forces + election certification dates nationwide           Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 11, Brew. Her…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 10:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Where the state legislatures stand

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Where the state legislatures stand Today's Brew takes a look at the status of the partisan makeup of state legislatures following the 2020 elections + the Los Angeles County district attorney race results           Welcome to t…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Bold Justice: Court considers ACA's individual mandate

Bold Justice: Court considers ACA's individual mandate 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 9 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedi…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Biden projected to exceed 270 electoral votes, declared winner of presidential election

Biden projected to exceed 270 electoral votes, declared winner of presidential election Races remain too close to call in three battleground states.   November 9, 2020: Joe Biden is projected to win at least 279 electoral votes and the presidency. Races rema…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM

4 percent of voters decided presidential vote in last few days

4 percent of voters decided presidential vote in last few days   November 9, 2020: Four percent (4%) of voters made their final decision on presidential voting in the closing days of the campaign. That’s down from 10% four years ago. It’s also smaller …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 2020 election aftermath—Day 6

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 2020 election aftermath—Day 6 Today's Brew brings you the latest election results + an overview of election deadlines this week   Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Where the 2…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
November 8, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Pivot Counties: "Where are they now?" 2020 edition

Pivot Counties: "Where are they now?" 2020 edition Plus the county now claiming the title of Longest Record Voting for the Winning Presidential Candidate   Pivot Counties: "Where are they now?" On Saturday, Joe Biden (D) was projected to have won the presidential…