Year: 2025

  • Senate Republicans invoke nuclear option to change nomination rules

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    On September 11, 2025, Senate Republicans voted to change chamber rules governing the nomination process for certain types of 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 as the nuclear option or constitutional…

  • Understanding primaries – State primary laws and types, explained

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    State laws governing primaries can be confusing. In some states, political parties control their primaries, including whether to hold a primary at all. Elsewhere, primaries are mandatory. Lawmakers and voters also frequently amend primary rules, whether making minor changes or significant ones.  To understand the procedures governing primary elections, a voter needs to understand what…

  • Rep. Morgan Luttrell becomes the 26th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026

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    Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) announced on Sept. 11, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Luttrell wrote on X, “Serving Texans in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime, and I will continue to do that until the end of my term. And…

  • Incumbent Larry Krasner (D) and Patrick Dugan (R) are running in the general election for District Attorney of Philadelphia

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    Incumbent Lawrence Krasner (D) and Patrick F. Dugan (R) are running in the general election for Philadelphia district attorney on November 4, 2025. Krasner defeated Dugan 64% to 36% in the Democratic primary on May 20. Dugan also won the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate and announced on August 9 that he would run…

  • Understanding primaries – State primary laws and types, explained

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    Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Understanding primaries – State primary laws and types, explained State laws governing primaries can be confusing. In some states, political parties control their primaries, including whether to hold a primary at all. Elsewhere,…

  • Andy Shirtliff and Emily Dean advance from nonpartisan primary for mayor of Helena, Montana

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    On Sept. 9, Andy Shirtliff and Emily Dean advanced from the nonpartisan primary for mayor of Helena, Montana. Shirtliff received 48.33% of the vote and Dean received 36.53%. The general election is on Nov. 4, 2025. Sonda Gaub, Braxton Hudson, and Chris Riccardo also ran in the nonpartisan primary. This election was the first since…

  • All 18 uncontested state legislative incumbents this year are Democrats

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 11, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: All 18 uncontested state legislative incumbents this year are Democrats Of the 168 incumbents running for re-election on Nov. 4, 18—all Democrats—do not have general election challengers. That means 10.7% of the state legislative…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #173

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving  school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.  In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over no-zero grading policies  In this section, we curate reporting,…

  • Department of Labor announces ESG retirement plan rule

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world Department of Labor announces ESG retirement plan rule What’s the story? The Department of Labor (DOL) announced Sept. 4 that it will issue a new rule governing the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in retirement plans covered…