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We spoke to school board members nationwide about their roles—here’s what they told us

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September 4, 2025

Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: We spoke to school board members nationwide about their roles—here’s what they told us A version of this story appeared in Ballotpedia’s Hall Pass newsletter on September 3. Click here to sign up. …
Four candidates running in Sept. 9 nonpartisan primary for mayor of Boston

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August 29, 2025

Four candidates are running in the nonpartisan primary election for mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, on September 9, 2025. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Michelle Wu was first elected in 2021, when she defeated Annissa Essaibi George 64%-35.6%. It has been 76 years since an incumbent…
Democrat Catelin Drey defeats Republican Christopher Prosch in Iowa state Senate special election, breaking Republican supermajority

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August 27, 2025

Catelin Drey (D) defeated Christopher Prosch (R) in the special general election for Iowa state Senate District 1 on August 26, 2025. The previous incumbent, Rocky De Witt (R), died on June 25, 2025. Leading up to the election, Republicans had a 33-16 majority in the Iowa Senate with one vacancy. Drey’s win meant that…
Ballotpedia report finds state lawmakers have passed more than 560 new election administration laws so far this year

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August 27, 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia report finds state lawmakers have passed more than 560 new election administration laws so far this year Let’s explore some data from our State of Election Administration Legislation 2025 Mid-Year Report. The…
A look at the state of mail-in voting in the U.S.

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August 21, 2025

Welcome to the Thursday, August 21, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the state of mail-in voting in the U.S. As the November 2025 general elections draw closer, one thing on the top of many people’s minds is the mechanics of casting…
Catelin Drey and Christopher Prosch running in the special general election for Iowa state Senate District 1 on Aug. 26

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August 14, 2025

Catelin Drey (D) and Christopher Prosch (R) are running in the special general election for Iowa state Senate District 1 on Aug. 26. The previous incumbent Rocky De Witt (R) died on June 25. Republicans have a 33-16 majority in the Iowa Senate with one vacancy. Republicans also have a majority in the Iowa General…
Party control at stake in Virginia House of Delegates elections

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August 13, 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Party control at stake in Virginia House of Delegates elections All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are up for election on Nov. 4. Democrats have a 51-49 majority in the…
Incumbent Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson advance to Nov. 4 general election for Seattle mayor

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August 8, 2025

Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell defeated seven other candidates in the August 5 nonpartisan primary election for mayor of Seattle. Wilson received the most votes with 48.1% to Harrell’s 43.6%. The general election is scheduled for November 4, 2025. Harrell was first elected in 2021, when he defeated M. Lorena González 58.6%-41.2%. The last…
Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears running in the general election for Governor of Virginia on Nov. 4

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August 4, 2025

Abigail Spanberger (D) and Winsome Earle-Sears (R) are running in the general election for Governor of Virginia on Nov. 4, 2025. Incumbent Glenn Youngkin (R) is term-limited. As one of only two gubernatorial elections– the other being in New Jersey— that take place in the odd year following a presidential election, media outlets and political…
State legislatures approved 30% of indirect initiated state statutes between 2018 and 2024

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July 30, 2025

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State legislatures approved 30% of indirect initiated state statutes between 2018 and 2024 As part of our ongoing coverage of direct democracy in the United States, Ballotpedia has completed an overview of all…

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