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December 19, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Electoral College selects Biden as president, Harris as vice president

Electoral College selects Biden as president, Harris as vice president Biden, Pence hold rallies with Georgia’s Senate runoff candidates             Welcome to the Federal Tap December 19, 2020 In observance of the holidays, Ballotpedia will be taking the ne…

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December 18, 2020 at 11:35 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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December 18, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Biden announces picks for Energy, Interior, and EPA

Biden announces picks for Energy, Interior, and EPA Biden announced his picks for secretaries of energy and the interior, and administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 18, 2020 B…

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December 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM

62 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic still to come

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December 18, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Five state legislators have switched parties since Nov. 3

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December 17, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Senate Finance Committee sends nomination questionnaires to Yellen, Becerra

Senate Finance Committee sends nomination questionnaires to Yellen, Becerra The Senate Finance Committee sent questionnaires to Janet Yellen (treasury) and Xavier Becerra (health and human services), beginning their confirmation processes.           Wel…

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December 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM

19 percent of voters believe illegal immigration is good for US, 15% believe legal immigration is bad

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December 17, 2020 at 10:35 AM

10 states will have higher ballot initiative signature requirements in 2022

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December 16, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Biden selects Buttigieg for transportation secretary

Biden selects Buttigieg for transportation secretary Joe Biden selected former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg as his nominee for secretary of transportation.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 16, 2020 Prior to taking office…

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December 16, 2020 at 1:03 PM

55 percent of voters approve of the way President-elect Biden has handled his role

55 percent of voters approve of the way President-elect Biden has handled his role           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 16, 2020 Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide approve of the way that President-elect Biden has handled his role…

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December 16, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Photo finish elections

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December 15, 2020 at 8:48 PM

U.S. Solicitor General urges SCOTUS to take up donor disclosure appeal

U.S. Solicitor General urges SCOTUS to take up donor disclosure appeal What's at issue, and how lower courts have ruled             Welcome to Disclosure Digest December 15, 2020 Explore the legislation, litigation, and advocacy surrounding nonprofit donor…

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December 15, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Biden considers Haaland, Udall for interior secretary

Biden considers Haaland, Udall for interior secretary Joe Biden is reportedly considering Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and retiring Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) for interior secretary.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 15, 2020 Prio…

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December 15, 2020 at 4:12 PM

A Federal agency proposal to sunset regulations

A Federal agency proposal to sunset regulations In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review a federal agency’s proposal to sunset its regulations             Welcome to Checks and Balances December 2020 The Checks and Balances Letter delivers new…

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December 15, 2020 at 1:03 PM

29 percent of voters still believe Donald Trump is legitimate winner of Election 2020

29 percent of voters still believe Donald Trump is legitimate winner of Election 2020             Welcome to the Number of the Day December 15, 2020 Yesterday, the Electoral College formally confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of Election 2020. However, 29% …

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December 15, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Voter turnout in Pivot Counties

Voter turnout in Pivot Counties + our newest Learning Journey           Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at presidential election turnout in the nation’s 206 Pivot Counties Take our latest Learn…

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December 14, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Electoral College meets to elect president and VP

Electoral College meets to elect president and VP Electoral College members are meeting in 50 states and Washington, D.C., to elect the next president and vice president of the United States.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker Decembe…

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December 14, 2020 at 1:03 PM

2 times in the past century, a president’s party has held the White House for just a single term

2 times in the past century, a president’s party has held the White House for just a single term           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 14, 2020 When the Electoral College meets today and confirms Democrat Joe Biden as the president-elect, it …

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December 14, 2020 at 10:32 AM

Kicking off our 2020 holiday cookie election

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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…

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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…

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December 11, 2020 at 8:49 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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) …

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December 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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December 9, 2020 at 10:36 AM

43 days until the presidential inauguration

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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’…

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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,…

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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

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December 4, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Results Update! Pivot Counties in 2020

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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…

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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…

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December 3, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Looking at 2020 endorsements from Biden, Trump, and others

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December 2, 2020 at 8:39 PM

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

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