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  • After tie vote, Society Hill, S.C., to hold second mayoral runoff on Dec. 2

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    Voters in Society Hill, S.C.—a town of roughly 500 people in the northern part of the state—will return to the polls for the third time in one month on Dec. 2, to decide the outcome of their mayoral race after two rounds of runoffs. Cecil Graham and Councilmember Kevin Long appeared on the ballot in…

  • A look at who’s running for U.S. Senate in Texas

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at who’s running for U.S. Senate in Texas  Texas is holding some of the nation’s earliest primaries with voters heading to the polls on March 3, 2026.  Among those primaries are…

  • U.S. Supreme Court case could affect absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines

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    Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 24, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. Supreme Court case could affect absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines On Nov. 10, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case challenging the legality of a Mississippi law…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Note: The Weekly Brew will take a break next Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll return to your inboxes on Dec. 5. Thanks for reading and enjoy the holiday! Rep. Adelita Grijalva takes office—ending the second-longest U.S. House vacancy of the 119th Congress  On Nov. 12, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Adelita…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 21, 2025

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    A note to readers: Ballot Bulletin will take a break next week in observance of Thanksgiving, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec. 5. 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…

  • An overview of ballot access requirements for candidates running in 2026

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    Welcome to the Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An overview of ballot access requirements for candidates running in 2026 Candidates for state and congressional office must meet various filing requirements and deadlines. State ballot access laws determine the requirements that candidates…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #182

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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 religious charter schools In this section, we curate reporting,…

  • Trump weighs executive order to limit proxy advisors

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world Trump weighs executive order to limit proxy advisors What’s the story? The Trump administration is considering an executive order that would reduce the influence of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the two largest proxy advisory firms in the…

  • OIRA issues new memo on deregulation

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    Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a new Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) memo that expedites agency deregulation, and an Ohio Supreme Court ruling against courts’ deference to Industrial Commission interpretation of safety requirements. In Washington OIRA issues new memo on deregulation On Oct. 21, the White House Office of…

  • Utah becomes the sixth state with a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 18, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah becomes the sixth state with a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections Utah became the sixth state to adopt a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. On Nov. 10,…