Year: 2021

  • Ballotpedia’s analysis of California’s 2020 local ballot measures

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    California voters decided 719 local ballot measures across seven different election dates in 2020.  Here are some highlights from Ballotpedia’s annual report on local ballot measures in California: • Voters approved 62.4% percent of California’s local measures in 2020, which was 14 and 15 percentage points lower than their approval rates in 2016 and 2018,…

  • Idaho school board recall election scheduled for Mar. 9

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    A recall election seeking to remove Elizabeth Cogliati from her position as the Zone 4 representative on the Idaho Falls School District 91 board of trustees in Idaho is being held on March 9, 2021. Recall supporters initially sought to recall three of the five members of the board. In addition to Cogliati, Chairman and…

  • Voter registration deadline for Rhode Island bond election is January 31

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    The voter registration deadline for the Rhode Island bond election to be held on March 2 is January 31. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is February 9. The Rhode Island legislature referred seven bond questions totaling $400 million to the ballot as part of the state budget approved in December. The ballot…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Biden to inherit fewest judicial vacancies since 1989

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    A look at judicial vacancies and appointments under Trump From time to time, we’ve brought you updates on the federal judges who have been nominated and confirmed under the Trump administration. With inauguration day tomorrow, let’s wrap up the numbers of the 45th President with a look at where things stand today. Vacancies President Trump…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS grants review in 14 additional cases

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    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to The Supreme Court will hear two hours of oral arguments during the week of January 18 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. Click the links below to read more about the specific…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: 227 state legislative incumbents defeated Nov. 3

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    Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 Recall, special elections set for Jan. 19 Five states to swear in newly elected officials this week Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 With the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 15, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 75 and older can begin scheduling vaccination appointments starting Jan. 18, marking the beginning of Phase 1b. Lamont said other groups included in Phase 1b will be allowed to make appointments once the…

  • Biden nominates Walsh as labor secretary

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    Biden nominates Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary   President-elect Joe Biden (D) announced last week that he would nominate Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. Biden’s transition team said Walsh “has the necessary experience, relationships, and the trust of the President-elect to help workers recover from this historic economic downturn and usher…

  • Recommended subject line: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 9-15, 2021

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    Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not.…

  • Haines confirmation hearing postponed to next week

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    January 15, 2021: The Senate Intelligence Committee postponed the confirmation hearing for Avril Haines originally scheduled Friday. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there…