Author: Dave Beaudoin

  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces resignation on Aug. 10

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    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Aug. 10 that he would resign, effective Aug. 24. Lt. Gov. Cuomo was first elected governor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. He was New York’s attorney general from 2007 to 2010. Cuomo also served in President Bill Clinton’s (D) cabinet as the Secretary of…

  • An early look at 2022 primary dates and filing deadlines

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    Welcome to the Friday, August 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at 2022 primary dates and candidate filing deadlines Two more House members running for Senate Redistricting roundup An early look at 2022 primary election dates and candidate filing deadlines Texas and North Carolina are…

  • One year ago, Trump administration announces Moderna vaccine deal

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    Welcome to the Thursday, August 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: One year ago, Trump administration announced $1.5 billion agreement with Moderna to develop 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine Supporters file initiative in Massachusetts to classify app-based drivers as independent contractors California Republican Party votes to…

  • Andrew Cuomo to become ninth New York governor to resign

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces resignation Here’s an update on Seattle’s Aug. 3 municipal elections One year ago — on Aug. 11, 2020 — Biden selected Kamala Harris as his running mate New York Gov. Andrew…

  • Biden’s judicial nominations through August compared to his predecessors

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, August 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: President Biden has appointed the most federal judges through Aug. 1 of a president’s first year Texas House lacks quorum as second special session begins Louisiana reinstates indoor face-covering requirement President Biden has appointed the most federal…

  • 22 states allow recall of school board members

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 22 states allow recall of school board members Proponents of three Colorado initiatives submit signatures by Aug. 2 deadline COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week 22 states allow recall of school board members…

  • The campaign $ in Virginia’s governor’s race

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    Welcome to the Friday, August 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia gubernatorial candidates have spent more than $28 million combined so far on this year’s election Group submits enough signatures for police-related ballot measure to qualify for the ballot in Austin, Texas #FridayTrivia: Which state was the…

  • Detroit voters reject revised city charter

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    Welcome to the Thursday, August 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Detroit voters reject new city charter; incumbent Mike Duggan advances to mayoral general election Organizers have until Aug. 11 to submit signatures in recall effort against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin Redistricting review: Colorado Supreme Court…

  • The Daily Brew: Voters decide special congressional primaries in Ohio

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Brown, Carey win special primaries in Ohio’s 11th, 15th Districts Supporters of Newsom recall sue over voter guide language  2021 year-to-date Federal Register page total tops 41,000 Brown, Carey win special primaries in Ohio’s 11th, 15th Districts…

  • 78 years ago today, Georgia lowered the voting age

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, August 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 78 years ago today, Georgia lowered voting age to 18 Ballotpedia is covering elections in five states today Six national party committees raised $420 million through June 78 years ago today, Georgia lowered voting age to 18…