Author: David Luchs

  • A sneak preview of upcoming vacancies in the federal judiciary

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 7, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A sneak preview of upcoming vacancies in the federal judiciary Ranked-choice voting: How Alaska’s approach compares to the system proposed in Nevada Georgia voters may determine the partisan balance in the U.S. Senate on…

  • Most expensive ballot measures ever headline California's November 2022 elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 6, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Most expensive ballot measures ever headline California’s November 2022 elections President Joe Biden’s approval rating rises to 42%, highest since May Jonathan Skrmetti starts term as Tennessee attorney general Most expensive ballot measures ever…

  • More state legislative seats are open this year than at any point since 2012

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 31, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More state legislative seats are open this year than at any point since 2012 Medicaid, marijuana, and multiple uncontested Republicans on the ballot in South Dakota Candidates advance in Alaska congressional elections More state…

  • Ballotpedia report provides first-ever comprehensive breakdown of U.S. school board members

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 24, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia report provides first-ever comprehensive breakdown of U.S. school board members Subscribe to The Heart of the Primaries for the latest updates  Initiative to limit interest rates on debt from healthcare services certified for…

  • Early voting is less than one month away

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 22, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Less than one month left until the start of early voting Looking ahead to Florida’s primaries Previewing tomorrow’s primaries in New York’s 10th and 12th congressional districts Less than one month left until the…

  • Harris at 26 tie-breaking votes, most ever cast in a single term

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 17, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Harris at 26 tie-breaking votes, most ever cast in a single term We’ve got Aug. 16 election results! Campaign to increase vote threshold for new or increased taxes in California submits signatures for a…

  • A third state will vote on marijuana legalization this November

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    Welcome to the Thursday, August 11, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A third state will vote on marijuana legalization this November Reviewing the results of this week’s primaries Both candidates in the election for Washington’s 3rd Congressional district complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey A third…

  • A brief history of wave elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 28, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A brief history of wave elections Looking ahead to Michigan’s primaries Primary watch: number of contested state legislative primaries is up 25% compared to 2020 A brief history of wave elections U.S. House waves…

  • Six major party committees raised $1.3 billion in 2022 election cycle so far

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    Six party committees raised a combined $1.3 billion in the first 18 months of the 2022 election cycle. In June, the committees raised a combined $85 million, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission Wednesday. In June, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) raised $12.6 million and spent $11.2 million, while the National…

  • What amounts to a wave election in the U.S. House?

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 25, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What amounts to a wave election in the U.S. House? Pat Ryan and Marc Molinaro are running in the special election for New York's 19th Congressional District  Six major party committees have raised $1.3…