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  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 26, 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 27 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • Most states allow teenagers to pre-register to vote before turning 18, and some let them vote in primaries

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    Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Most states allow teenagers to pre-register to vote before turning 18, and some let them vote in primaries While the minimum voting age in the United States is 18, every state with voter…

  • California Proposition 50 would shift five Republican-held congressional districts toward Democrats based on presidential election results

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 25, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California Proposition 50 would shift five Republican-held congressional districts toward Democrats based on presidential election results On Nov. 4, California voters will decide on Proposition 50, which would approve a new, Legislature-drawn congressional map…

  • A look at the candidates, issues, and endorsements in Seattle’s Nov. 4 mayoral election

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the candidates, issues, and endorsements in Seattle’s Nov. 4 mayoral election Incumbent Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson are running in the Nov. 4 general election for mayor of Seattle. In…

  • Texas AG launches investigation of proxy advisors

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world European Commission delays interim climate goals What’s the story? The European Commission said it will miss the September deadline to submit its 2035 emissions reduction target under the Paris Climate Agreement. Member states are split on how much to cut:…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…