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A look at wave elections since 1918 and the thresholds needed for a wave election in 2026
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Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at wave elections since 1918 and the thresholds needed for a wave election in 2026 The term wave election is frequently used to describe an election cycle in which one party…
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2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 in 2025
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In 2026, 164 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 40 states. The average FKGL for ballot titles, also known as ballot questions, was 17, which corresponds with a first-year graduate student. The average FRE for ballot titles was 18. The ballot language for the 164 statewide ballot measures in 40 states in…
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Weekly Brew: October 16, 2026
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Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. Each week, we’ll bring you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed, along with other content from across Ballotpedia that we think you’ll like. Today’s Weekly Brew brings together content from the week of October 12 - October 16. This week’s top stories Here are the…
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A look at how elections are run in the U.S.
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Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, Brew. By: Andrew Bahl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at how elections are run in the U.S. Today, we're sharing the ninth installment in our project marking America's 250th anniversary: The Blueprints of Democracy. One thing most voters won't have…
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Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time
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This edition of Checks and Balances features the Trump administration’s second use of pocket rescission, and a roundup of recent administrative actions that state governments have used in data center policy In Washington Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time On September 25, President Donald Trump (R) sent a letter to Speaker of…
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Culver City, California could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections
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Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Culver City, California, could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections On Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will decide on a ballot measure…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #227
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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: On the issues: The debate over district-provided housing for teachers and staff In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school…
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SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C. SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations What’s the story? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a report on Oct. 7 about their investigation into whether large asset managers complied with federal disclosure requirements during a 2021 campaign to elect new directors…
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Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority Welcome to the next installment of our series previewing the Nov.…
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This city will consider whether to allow 16-year-olds to vote
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Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s edition, we cover 12 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at laws on youth voting and pre-registration across the country…