Author: David Luchs

  • 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…

  • 113 statewide ballot measures certified for the ballot, including new firearms measure in Oregon

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 21, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 113 statewide ballot measures certified for the ballot, including new firearms measure in Oregon Dan Cox wins Republican nomination for governor of Maryland, Democratic primary too close to call Ohio Supreme Court overturns state’s…

  • Preview week day 4 – state legislative elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 14, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Preview week day 4 – state legislative elections Supreme Court of the United States enters summer recess Six candidates seek Republican nomination for governor of Michigan Preview week day 4 – state legislative elections…

  • California, Oregon certify four measures for this year’s statewide ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 7, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California, Oregon certify four measures for this year’s statewide ballot Five candidates seek Republican nomination for United States Senate in Arizona Sign-up today: Ballotpedia Expedition on judicial deference begins July 11 California, Oregon certify…

  • Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 30, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022 Reviewing this week’s election results An update on recent statewide ballot measure activity Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022 Yesterday, Ballotpedia launched our Election…

  • Ballotpedia’s mid-year recall report shows sustained interest in school board recall

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 23, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s mid-year recall report shows sustained interest in school board recall An update on this week’s battleground primary results New York court overturns state Assembly map for 2024; rules existing boundaries be used for…