Author: Samuel Wonacott

  • Two candidates running in the Nov. 8 general election for California's 22nd Congressional District

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    California State Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D) and U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R) are running in the general election for California's 22nd Congressional District on November 8, 2022. Heading into the election, the incumbent is Republican Connie Conway, who was first elected in a special election on June 7, 2022, to replace Devin Nunes. Conway chose…

  • Ballotpedia’s new weekly podcast, “On the Ballot”

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 1, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Smart political talk finally has a home—Ballotpedia’s new weekly podcast, “On the Ballot”  131 statewide measures certified for this year’s ballot On the ballot in Nebraska Smart political talk finally has a home—Ballotpedia’s new…

  • Four candidates running in general election for Arizona governor

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    Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake, Barry J. Hess (L), and Williams Pounds (Independent-Green Party) are running in the general election for governor of Arizona governor on November 8, 2022. Doug Ducey is not able to run for re-election due to term limits. Hobbs, a former social worker, is the Arizona secretary of state, a position to which she…

  • 50 states in 50 days—Pennsylvania

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 29, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Explore Pennsylvania elections Federal Register update—more than 300 significant documents issued so far this year  Come work with us! Explore Pennsylvania elections Today is the first in our 50 states in 50 days series.…

  • Election-related initiative in Arizona certified for the ballot

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    Welcome to the Friday, August 26, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Initiative to change election and voting policies certified for Arizona ballot Delaware auditor faces primary challenger following misdemeanor convictions #FridayTrivia: What state will be the first to begin early voting this year? Initiative to…

  • Looking back on two days ago

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    Welcome to the Thursday, August 18, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 4.8% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries this year Results from battleground elections in Alaska, Wyoming Signatures submitted for education scholarship tax credit initiative in Michigan 4.8% of…

  • Ryan, Vance running in general election for U.S. Senate in Ohio

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    Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) are running in the November 8 general election for U.S. Senate in Ohio. Incumbent Rob Portman (R), who was first elected in 2010, is not running for re-election. Republican and Democratic primaries were held on May 3, 2022. Ryan was elected to the U.S. House in 2002. He…

  • Elevated rates of incumbent turnover mean more state legislative newcomers in 2023

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 15, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Newcomers will win at least 26% of state legislative seats up for election this year Wyoming’s Aug. 16 primaries  Alaska’s Aug. 16 primaries Newcomers will win at least 26% of state legislative seats up…

  • 31 states do not limit who can purchase voter file data

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 10, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 31 states place no restrictions on who can purchase voter file data Final incumbent vs. incumbent primary upcoming in NY-12   Texas State Board of Education discusses changes to the state's social studies curriculum 31…

  • 116 statewide measures certified (so far) for this year’s ballot

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 8, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 116 statewide measures certified for this year’s ballot A look at Wisconsin’s upcoming primaries  California Propositions 26 and 27 become the most expensive ballot measures in California since 1999  116 statewide measures certified for…