Year: 2024

  • South Dakota voters approve constitutional amendment allowing Medicaid work requirements

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    On Tuesday, South Dakota voters approved Amendment F, amending the South Dakota Constitution to allow the state to set work requirements for Medicaid if approved by the federal government. The measure was passed 56% to 44% per the unofficial results. The federal government does not establish work requirements for Medicaid. States that wish to add…

  • Arizona voters defeat ballot measure to establish REINS-style oversight of agency rulemaking

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    Voters in Arizona defeated a ballot measure on Nov. 5 related to legislative oversight of agency rulemaking.  The measure, Proposition 315, would have required legislative ratification of proposed rules estimated to increase regulatory costs by more than $500,000 over five years before they could take effect. The measure was defeated by a vote of 53.2%…

  • Voters in 12 states approved seven and defeated five state education ballot measures on Nov. 5

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    Voters decided on 12 education-related state ballot measures—the most in 18 years— on the November 5, 2024, general election. Here are some highlights: Measures were on the ballot in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Utah. The measures regarded school choice programs and non-public education, standardized testing,…

  • All school board recalls on November 5 ballot approved by voters

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    All five school board recall elections held on November 5, 2024, were approved by voters. The recalls were held in California, Idaho, and Michigan school districts. The recalls in California were held in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. The names of three school board members were on the ballot: Area 1 representative Claudia Cazares, Area…

  • Less than 2% of state legislative incumbents lost (so far)

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Less than 2% of state legislative incumbents lost (so far) Here’s an early glimpse into the state of incumbents defeated in state legislative elections. We’ll be publishing a full report later this month,…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for November 2024

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    Welcome to the Nov. 11 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. “Honor to the Soldier, and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause”-Abraham Lincoln It’s time for another edition as SCOTUS enters the second week of its…

  • Voters decided 12 education-related ballot measures on Nov. 5, rejecting three measures that would have expanded school choice policies

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    Voters decided on 12 education-related ballot measures—the most in 18 years—on Nov. 5. The ballot measures covered various education-related topics, including school choice programs, non-public education, standardized testing, school board elections, and school governance and funding. Measures were on the ballot in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island,…

  • Looking ahead to 2026 U.S. Senate elections

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 11, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Looking ahead to 2026 U.S. Senate elections As a result of the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, Republicans are projected to have a 53-47 majority in the chamber. So, what does that mean for the…

  • ICYMI: Where election results stand

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    Where elections stand: U.S. Senate There remain three uncalled races: Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. So far, Republicans will have a 52-seat majority in the next session. Going into the election, Democrats held a 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate. Democrats were defending three Senate seats in states Donald Trump (R) won in the 2020 presidential…

  • Election results round three

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    Welcome to the Friday, November 8, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Good morning! Election results from Tuesday continue to come in, and we’re here to provide you another update. ICYMI, click here to read Thursday’s Brew for updates on presidential pivot counties, trifectas and triplexes, state executives, mayors, and more. We’ll continue Monday and all next…