Author: Dave Beaudoin

Welcome to Camp!     Good morning, Brew readers!I’m Emily Aubert. You may have seen my name before in Ballotpedia’s presidential coverage. On March 3, 2020, more than one-third of U.S. voters will have the chance to head to the ballot box to vote in their state’s presidential primary on Super Tuesday. Are candidates prioritizing early voting states…

Welcome to Camp!     As a state ballot measures staff writer, I don’t just cover citizen initiatives and referendums—I also cover constitutional amendments—because in every state except Delaware, changes a legislature makes to the state constitution must be referred to voters for their approval or rejection. I find it fascinating to see what amendments…

Welcome to Camp!   ADVERTISEMENT Our Summer camp week begins today, and I hope you’re as excited about it as all of us are to bring it to you.  The beginning of July is a perfect time to think about where we are in 2019 and what we’re likely to be talking about as we…

Today’s Brew summarizes our semiannual recall election analysis and discusses state legislative walkouts     Welcome to the Friday, June 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: This year’s recall efforts down by half compared to last three years So, what exactly is a state legislative walkout? Supreme Court…

Today’s Brew highlights the details regarding the first set of presidential debates + three Idaho school board members face an August 27 recall election   Welcome to the Wednesday, June 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: First Democratic presidential debate takes place tonight Voters to decide whether to…

Today’s Brew highlights a Wisconsin high court ruling regarding the legislature’s session last December + the single-party control of some governorships up for election in 2020     Welcome to the Monday, June 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of December 2018 legislative…

Today’s Brew wants to know the political topics you’re following in 2019 + highlights the state-level legislation affecting public-sector unions   Welcome to the Friday, June 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s Summer Camp is almost here Three states have passed public-sector union laws since Janus New…

Today’s Brew highlights new ballot initiatives approved to go before voters in 2019 and 2020 + today’s Ballotpedia Insights webinar   Welcome to the Thursday, June 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 36 statewide ballot measures have been certified for 2020 Ballotpedia Insights webinar takes place today Kentucky…