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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Judicial vacancies on inauguration day of the last six presidents

Judicial vacancies on inauguration day of the last six presidents Federal judicial vacancies at the start of the last six presidencies + upcoming ballot measure deadlines           Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as y…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Three Democratic senators oppose waiver for Austin for defense secretary

Three Democratic senators oppose waiver for Austin for defense secretary Three Democratic senators said they will oppose a waiver for retired Gen. Lloyd Austin III to serve as secretary of defense.             Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker Dec…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM

110,000 restaurants permanently closed due to pandemic

110,000 restaurants permanently closed due to pandemic           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 9, 2020 According to The Hill, “more than 110,000 restaurants have completely closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an estimat…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 10:36 AM

43 days until the presidential inauguration

43 days until the presidential inauguration The presidential transition + national party committee fundraising           Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Election safe harbor deadline passes, Biden …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Biden set to pick ret. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin for secretary of defense

Biden set to pick ret. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin for secretary of defense Joe Biden will reportedly nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin for secretary of defense.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 8, 2020 Former Vice Presi…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 1:03 PM

36 percent of voters say no leading news sources are unbiased

36 percent of voters say no leading news sources are unbiased           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 8, 2020 Asked about seven leading news sources, 36% of voters said none of them are unbiased and present the facts in a neutral manner. A Poli…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 10:38 AM

Looking at states’ distribution plans for coronavirus vaccines

Looking at states’ distribution plans for coronavirus vaccines Coronavirus vaccine distribution plans + results from Saturday’s Louisiana general elections           Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your …
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Bold Justice: Court begins December sitting

Bold Justice: Court begins December sitting Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting!           Welcome to the December 7 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Biden selects CA attorney general Xavier Becerra for HHS secretary

Biden selects CA attorney general Xavier Becerra for HHS secretary Joe Biden selected California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as his nominee for secretary of health and human services.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 7,…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 1:02 PM

83% of House and Senate races won by double-digit landslide

83% of House and Senate races won by double-digit landslide           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 7, 2020 In 2020, 82 U.S. Senate and U.S. House elections were decided by 10 percentage points or less. The rest, accounting for 83% of all such …
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 10:35 AM

A history of runoffs in Georgia

A history of runoffs in Georgia Past runoffs in Georgia + upcoming state legislative session           Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A history of runoffs in Georgia Upcoming state legislative …
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
December 5, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Biden announces nominations for economic, communications teams

Biden announces nominations for economic, communications teams Kelly sworn in as new U.S. Senator           Welcome to The Federal Tap December 5, 2020 We are back with the latest news from the federal branch. Check out the top stories below or click the f…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
December 5, 2020 at 1:27 PM

Partisan control of Alaska House of Representatives still undecided

Partisan control of Alaska House of Representatives still undecided Louisiana voters to decide statewide, local elections Saturday           Welcome to The State and Local Tap December 5, 2020 2020 elections aren't quite done, with voters heading to the …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 10:56 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.           Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the w…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 8:19 PM

First Circuit rules on refunds for previously paid union fees

First Circuit rules on refunds for previously paid union fees New Hampshire workers not entitled to refunds for previously paid union fees           Welcome to Union Station December 4, 2020 Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Biden selects Fauci for chief medical adviser

Biden selects Fauci for chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci will remain director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and serve as chief medical adviser in the Biden administration.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 1:03 PM

59 percent of voters want Biden Administration to focus on restoring trust and confidence in our system of politics, elections, and government

59 percent of voters want Biden Administration to focus on restoring trust and confidence in our system of politics, elections, and government           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 4, 2020 Fifty-nine percent (59%) of voters believe it is more…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Results Update! Pivot Counties in 2020

Results Update! Pivot Counties in 2020 Presidential election results from Pivot Counties + highlights the closest U.S. House election since 1984           Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 4, Brew, Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An update…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Biden considers Zients, Murthy to lead pandemic response

Biden considers Zients, Murthy to lead pandemic response Former National Economic Council Director Jeff Zients and former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy are the top contenders to lead the Biden administration’s pandemic response.           Welcome to…
  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…