Author: Samuel Wonacott

  • This year’s absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 29, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines in the eight states holding statewide elections this year  North Dakota enacts a plain language requirement for ballot measure summaries  An update on last week’s additions to the Federal Register…

  • New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline passed on March 27

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    New Jersey is one of a handful of states holding statewide elections this year. The primaries are June 6 and general elections are on Nov. 7. The filing deadline for the primary elections was March 27.  All districts in both chambers of the state legislature are on the ballot. Ballotpedia is also covering elections for…

  • Texas Education Agency takes over state’s largest school district

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    A yearslong struggle between the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Houston Independent School District (HISD) came to an end on March 15, 2023. Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced in a letter he was appointing a Board of Managers to replace the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) elected Board of Trustees. Morath cited a…

  • New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline is today

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 27, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline is today Our Election Administration Legislation Tracker helps you stay informed about your state’s election-related bills  Both Denver City Council District 5 candidates have completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey New Jersey’s statewide…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #53

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over Florida’s education savings account bill  School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications In your district: reader replies on the four-day school week…

  • Biden issues first veto of his presidency

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 22, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Biden issues first veto of his presidency Voters in El Paso, Texas, to decide on a charter amendment to require the city to consider climate change  Robe & Gavel—your one-stop shop for SCOTUS and other judicial news  …

  • The most-populous city with a Republican mayor goes to the polls tomorrow

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 20, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A preview of Jacksonville’s March 21 mayoral election Arkansas increases the signature distribution requirement for citizen initiatives   There have been eight state supreme court vacancy announcements since the beginning of the year A preview of Jacksonville’s March…

  • More than 24,000 school board seats up for election in 2023

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 15, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than 24,000 school board seats up for election in 2023 We’ve expanded our school board coverage this year to include 8,750 school board elections in 28 states this year  Democrats will have one-vote majority in Pennsylvania…

  • Supermajority control of Wisconsin state Senate at stake in April 4 special election

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 13, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supermajority control of Wisconsin state Senate at stake in April 4 special election State supreme courts issued 135 opinions last week  Subscribe to the Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest, a monthly update on the laws governing nonprofit…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #51

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over education savings accounts (ESAs)  Share candidate endorsements with us!  School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Where the Chicago mayoral runoff candidates…