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January 8, 2021 at 11:51 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of the most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏           Each week, we bring you a collection o…

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January 8, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Federal court rejects challenge to Wisconsin union regs

Federal court rejects challenge to Wisconsin union regs Seventh Circuit rejects challenge to Wisc. Act 10           Welcome to Union Station January 8, 2021 Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, natio…

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January 8, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Biden names Raimondo, Walsh, and Guzman to top economic positions

Biden names Raimondo, Walsh, and Guzman to top economic positions Joe Biden named Gina Raimondo, Marty Walsh, and Isabel Guzman to key economic positions in his Cabinet.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker January 8, 2021 Prior to taki…

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January 8, 2021 at 1:03 PM

1,714 appointments for President-elect Biden to make

1,714 appointments for President-elect Biden to make             Welcome to the Number of the Day January 8, 2021 President-elect Biden must nominate candidates for 15 executive agency positions that, along with the Vice President, comprise the president's…

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January 8, 2021 at 10:35 AM

12 ballot measure firsts in 2020

12 ballot measure firsts in 2020 Interesting firsts regarding ballot measures in 2020 + when state government officials take office after last year’s elections           Welcome to the Friday, Jan. 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: …

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January 7, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Subject

Subject January 7, 2021: President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland as his nominee for U.S. attorney general.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Daily Transition Tracker! January 7, 2021 Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elec…

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January 7, 2021 at 1:03 PM

16 percent of voters believe need for social distancing and masks in public will continue until at least 2022

16 percent of voters believe need for social distancing and masks in public will continue until at least 2022           Welcome to the Number of the Day January 7, 2021 As 2021 begins, 16% of voters nationwide believe the need for social distancing and wea…

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January 7, 2021 at 11:24 AM

Congress certifies Electoral College

Congress certifies Electoral College Congress reconvened after 8 p.m. ET to continue with the count.           Welcome to the Thursday, Jan. 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Congress certifies Electoral College Local Roundup Oregon…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Ranked-choice voting upheld for Feb. special election in NYC

Ranked-choice voting upheld for Feb. special election in NYC New York City's ranked-choice voting amendment was passed in the Nov. 5, 2019, elections           Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in elect…

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January 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Congress convenes joint session to count electoral votes

Congress convenes joint session to count electoral votes Congress will convene a joint session on Wednesday to count electoral votes by state and confirm the result of the presidential election.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker Janu…

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January 6, 2021 at 1:02 PM

90 percent of voters say it’s important to improve election procedures prior to 2021

90 percent of voters say it’s important to improve election procedures prior to 2021           Welcome to the Number of the Day January 6, 2021 To increase people’s confidence in the results of the next presidential election, 90% of voters nationwide belie…

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January 6, 2021 at 10:36 AM

Here’s what we knew from Georgia last night

Here’s what we knew from Georgia last night Georgia’s Senate races + our continuing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic           Welcome to the Wednesday, Jan. 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Outcome of Georgia’s U.S. Senate rac…

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January 5, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Georgia Senate runoffs will determine control of the Senate

Georgia Senate runoffs will determine control of the Senate Georgia is holding two runoff elections for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, determining partisan control of the chamber.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker January 5, 2021 Prior …

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January 5, 2021 at 1:05 PM

45 percent of voters believe 2021 will be better for U.S. than 2020

45 percent of voters believe 2021 will be better for U.S. than 2020           Welcome to the Number of the Day January 5, 2021 Forty-five percent (45%) of voters believe that 2021 will be better for the United States than 2020. A PoliticalIQ survey found t…

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January 5, 2021 at 10:35 AM

It’s here - Georgia runoff election day

It’s here - Georgia runoff election day Georgia’s two U.S. Senate runoff elections + highlights Sunday’s election for speaker of the House           Welcome to the Tuesday, Jan. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Georgia voters…

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January 4, 2021 at 3:46 PM

At least 12 Republican senators plan to challenge electoral vote certification

At least 12 Republican senators plan to challenge electoral vote certification Twelve Republican senators have announced they plan to challenge the certification of electoral votes from certain states on Wednesday.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Tr…

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January 4, 2021 at 1:04 PM

32 years ago today George H.W. Bush became first vice president in over a century to declare himself president

32 years ago today George H.W. Bush became first vice president in over a century to declare himself president           Welcome to the Number of the Day January 1, 2021 Thirty-two years ago today—on January 4, 1989—the U.S. Congress met to formally receiv…

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January 4, 2021 at 10:38 AM

Half of states to have increased minimum wage in 2021

Half of states to have increased minimum wage in 2021 States that are increasing their minimum wage in 2021 + new members join Congress           Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Welcome to 2021 Minimu…

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December 29, 2020 at 1:05 PM

49 percent of voters trust public health officials to determine which businesses should be allowed to remain open

49 percent of voters trust public health officials to determine which businesses should be allowed to remain open           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 29, 2020 When it comes to determining which businesses should be allowed to remain open du…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 10:36 AM

2020—by the numbers

2020—by the numbers Interesting data about what we covered in 2020           Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The political facts and figures of 2020 This is the last Brew of the year This is …

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December 28, 2020 at 1:04 PM

58 percent of voters looking forward to end of social distancing more than vaccine

58 percent of voters looking forward to end of social distancing more than vaccine           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 28, 2020 As 2021 approaches, 58% of voters nationwide are looking forward to the end of social distancing and wearing mas…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 10:34 AM

Key dates in the first six months of 2021

Key dates in the first six months of 2021 Notable election dates, stories, and events in the year ahead           Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The political events I’m most looking forward t…

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December 23, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Padilla tapped to replace Harris in Senate

Padilla tapped to replace Harris in Senate California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Alex Padilla will fill the vacancy left by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 23, 2…

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December 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

40 percent of voters will celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday

40 percent of voters will celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 23, 2020 A PoliticalIQ survey found that 40% of voters nationwide will celebrate Christmas this Friday as a religious holiday. For 32%,…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 10:36 AM

The cookie votes have been counted

The cookie votes have been counted And Senate confirms Kirsch to appeals court           Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate confirms Kirsch to appeals court after Barrett confirmed to SCOT…

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December 22, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Biden expected to pick Miguel Cardona for ed secretary

Biden expected to pick Miguel Cardona for ed secretary Joe Biden is expected to select Connecticut education commissioner Miguel Cardona for secretary of education.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 22, 2020 Prior to taking …

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December 22, 2020 at 1:03 PM

63 percent of voters say their faith more important than their politics

63 percent of voters say their faith more important than their politics           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 22, 2020 Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters nationwide say their faith is more important than their politics. A PoliticalIQ survey …

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 10:36 AM

$1B spent on 129 ballot measures in 2020

$1B spent on 129 ballot measures in 2020 Our year-end analysis of statewide ballot measures + the percentage of uncontested elections on Nov. 3           Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More th…

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December 21, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Biden will receive COVID-19 vaccine, Harris campaigns in Georgia

Biden will receive COVID-19 vaccine, Harris campaigns in Georgia Joe and Jill Biden will receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.           Welcome to Ballotpedia's Transition Tracker December 21, 2020 Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, P…

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December 21, 2020 at 1:05 PM

78% of Georgia voters say they will definitely vote in January 5 runoff

78% of Georgia voters say they will definitely vote in January 5 runoff           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 21, 2020 A PoliticalIQ survey of 1,696 registered voters in Georgia found that 78% have either voted already or definitely plan to v…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 10:33 AM

The last 100 years of Federal elections

The last 100 years of Federal elections Results in presidential and U.S. House elections + a sports betting measure in California           Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five times since 1920, the wi…

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December 19, 2020 at 1:26 PM

First coronavirus vaccines administered

First coronavirus vaccines administered Incumbent concedes in North Carolina Supreme Court race             Welcome to the State & Local Tap December 19, 2020 In observance of the holidays, Ballotpedia will be taking the next two weeks off of the Tap. …

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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

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of the 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. This week, we also want you to know that wh…

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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

62 percent of voters believe worst of pandemic still to come             Welcome to the Number of the Day December 18, 2020 A new PoliticalIQ survey found that 62% of voters nationwide now believe the worst of the coronavirus is still to come. That’s down s…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Five state legislators have switched parties since Nov. 3

Five state legislators have switched parties since Nov. 3 State legislators who switched parties + the latest from Georgia’s runoff elections           Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five sta…

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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

19 percent of voters believe illegal immigration is good for US, 15% believe legal immigration is bad           Welcome to the Number of the Day December 17, 2020 Nineteen percent (19%) of voters nationwide believe that illegal immigration (the term used i…

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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 10:35 AM

10 states will have higher ballot initiative signature requirements in 2022

10 states will have higher ballot initiative signature requirements in 2022 Increased ballot initiative signatures due to turnout            Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2020's voter turnout incr…

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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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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 10:36 AM

Photo finish elections

Photo finish elections Close elections + Kansas governor announces new lieutenant governor after tapping former for treasurer           Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two U.S. House races remain …

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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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  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]

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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  Dave Beaudoin, Ballotpedia · [email protected]

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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