Year: 2025

  • A look at upcoming voter participation dates

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 23, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at upcoming voter participation dates Ten states have important voter participation dates and deadlines ahead of statewide general elections on Nov. 4. While the following dates and deadlines may also apply to…

  • Michael Waltz confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

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    The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Michael Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Sept. 19, 2025. The Senate voted 47-43 in favor of his nomination, with 44 Republicans and three Democrats, Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), voting in favor. There were 41 Democrats who voted against…

  • Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell are running in Nov. 4 general election for mayor of Seattle

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    Incumbent Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson are running in the November 4 general election for mayor of Seattle. In the Aug. 5 primary, Wilson defeated Harrell 48.1% to 43.6%. Following the primary, KOMO News political analyst and CEO of Strategies 360 Ron Dotzauer said he "believes the race will remain competitive, with messaging on cost…

  • 2026 could have the most Senators run again after leaving office since 2012 and 2014

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    Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2026 could have the most Senators run again after leaving office since 2012 and 2014  On Sept. 3, former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) told WMUR TV that he is considering entering…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Senate Republicans invoke nuclear option to change nomination rules On Sept. 11, Senate Republicans voted to change chamber rules governing the nomination process for certain presidential nominees. The vote was 53-45, along party lines. This procedure, where a majority party changes a Senate rule or precedent through a simple majority vote, is often referred to…

  • Twenty-eight races in 2025 are rematches of a previous contest

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    In 2025, looking at the elections held so far and those that have yet to happen, 28 races are rematches of contests that previously happened in 2023, 2021, and 2019. Fifteen of the 28 rematches are state legislative elections, and 13 are local elections.  Of the 15 state legislative races, 14 are rematches for a…

  • Missouri joins group of states where congressional district boundaries could change before the 2026 elections

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    Missouri joins a group of five states that may have new congressional maps before the 2026 elections. A new Missouri congressional map awaits Gov. Mike Kehoe’s (R) signature after it received final legislative approval on Sept. 12.  Texas approved redrawn congressional districts in August. California voters will decide in a Nov. 4, 2025, special election…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 19, 2025

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.  In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 41 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • 2026 could see the most Senators run again after leaving office since 2012 and 2014

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    Former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) says he is considering running for Senate in New Hampshire in 2026, held by the retiring Jeanne Shaheen (D), who defeated him in 2008. If he were to run, he would have to face another former U.S. Senator, Scott Brown (R-Mass.), who was defeated by Elizabeth Warren (D)…

  • Missouri could become the second state to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 elections

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    Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 19, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri could become the second state to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 elections Missouri is expected to become the second state to officially redraw its congressional district boundaries before the 2026 elections.…