Author: Samuel Wonacott
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Israel, Watson running in Dec. 13 runoff for mayor of Austin
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Celia Israel and Kirk Watson are running in the Dec. 13 nonpartisan general runoff election for mayor of Austin, Texas. Israel and Watson, who have both served in the state legislature as Democrats, were the top two vote-getters in the Nov. 8 general election. Israel received 40% of the vote and Watson received 35% of…
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The Daily Brew, December 2: An initiative in Nevada would let municipalities opt-out of county-based school districts
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Welcome to the Friday, December 2, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Campaign for initiative to allow municipalities to create school districts submits signatures in Nevada Subscribe to Checks and Balances, our monthly newsletters on the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law …
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The most lopsided and closest ballot measures in California history
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Welcome to the Thursday, December 1, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The closest and widest vote margins for state ballot measures in California President Joe Biden’s approval rating at 41% at the end of November Catch up on the U.S. Supreme Court with the latest…
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A preview of Louisiana’s Dec. 10 elections
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Welcome to the Monday, November 28, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s what is on the ballot in Louisiana’s Dec. 10 elections What Democratic control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives could mean for future constitutional amendments Subscribe to Hall Pass to learn how the…
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A look at upcoming runoff elections (not just Georgia)
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Welcome to the Monday, November 21, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Runoff elections happening in at least four states and a territory Twelve cities approve measures changing local election dates A preview of next year’s state legislative sessions Runoff elections happening in at least four…
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Three states to have veto-proof legislative majority and governor of the opposing party
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Welcome to the Thursday, November 17, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: In three states, one party has a veto-proof legislative majority while the governor is from the opposite party Seven new U.S. senators and 77 new U.S. representatives won election to the 118th Congress A…
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Split-ticket voting for U.S. Senate and governor
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Welcome to the Monday, November 14, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five states elected a U.S. Senator and governor from a different party (so far) An update on SCOTUS and federal vacancies Intern at Ballotpedia—and get paid to provide critical information to voters! Five states…
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Pre-weekend election update
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Welcome to the Friday, November 11, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Where elections stand A post-election ballot measures roundup Control of the U.S. Senate could come down to Georgia—like in 2021 Where elections stand Election Day was three days ago, and as of this writing,…
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Election results day 2 – what we know now that we’ve slept
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Welcome to the Thursday, November 10, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A roundup of election results from key state-level races Walker, Warnock advance to Dec. 6 runoff election A roundup of election results from key state-level races Now we’re able to return to your inboxes…
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Election Day is here!
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Welcome to the Tuesday, November 8, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Election Day is here—here’s where to vote Where to find results 50 states in 50 days—the end of the road Happy Election Day! Election Day 2022 is here! We’ll be back tomorrow morning with…