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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 10:32 AM

Kicking off our 2020 holiday cookie election

Kicking off our 2020 holiday cookie election This year’s annual holiday cookie balloting + highlights today’s voting in the electoral college           Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 14, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Kicking …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 1:50 PM

Recount continues in North Carolina Supreme Court race

Recount continues in North Carolina Supreme Court race New Hampshire House Speaker dies from coronavirus complications           Welcome to the State and Local Tap December 12, 2020 Welcome to the weekend! We've compiled the noteworthy happenings in state…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Early in-person voting begins Dec. 14 for Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff elections

Early in-person voting begins Dec. 14 for Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff elections Biden selects defense, health nominees           Welcome to the Federal Tap December 12, 2020 Welcome to your Saturday morning! We've got this week's top stories in federal p…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 8:49 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. Through this email, and all of the 3…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 7:33 PM

2020: the legislative year in review

2020: the legislative year in review Public-sector labor bills considered by lawmakers           Welcome to Union Station December 11, 2020 Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and publ…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Biden selects Vilsack for ag secretary, Fudge for HUD

Biden selects Vilsack for ag secretary, Fudge for HUD Joe Biden announced four Cabinet and Cabinet-level positions on Thursday.             Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 11, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected win…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 1:03 PM

22 percent of voters say their personal finances are getting better

22 percent of voters say their personal finances are getting better           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 11, 2020 Twenty-two percent (22%) of voters believe their personal finances are getting better, while another 28% say their finances are…
  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 10:35 AM

90% of incumbents won state supreme court races in 2020

90% of incumbents won state supreme court races in 2020 State supreme court elections + new nominations to the FEC           Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A summary of the year’s state supreme court…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Katherine Tai is Biden’s reported pick for U.S. trade representative

Katherine Tai is Biden’s reported pick for U.S. trade representative Joe Biden is expected to nominate Katherine Tai for U.S. trade representative.             Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 10, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM

45 percent of voters think it’s appropriate to discuss politics at family holiday gatherings

45 percent of voters think it’s appropriate to discuss politics at family holiday gatherings           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 10, 2020 Forty-five percent (45%) of voters nationwide think it’s appropriate to discuss politics at family hol…
  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…