Author: Samuel Wonacott

  • The most abortion-related statewide ballot measures since 1986

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 16, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Abortion-related statewide ballot measures: the most in 36 years Redistricting roundup Texas gubernatorial Republican primary Abortion-related statewide ballot measures: the most in 36 years Since 2000, there have been just two general election cycles…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #1

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    Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in the country’s 14,000 school districts. We’ll also bring you the latest on school board elections and…

  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and three challengers vie for the Republican primary nomination

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    Four candidates are running in the Mar. 1 Republican primary election for Texas Attorney General—incumbent Ken Paxton, George P. Bush, Louis Gohmert, and Eva Guzman. Paxton was first elected Attorney General in 2014. In June 2021, he received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump (R). Paxton said, “As the values conservative endorsed by President…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Court rulings and new maps – the latest on redistricting

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 9, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting update Texas primary election spotlight Candidates and committees in Newsom recall raised more than $142 million and spent $145.4 million Redistricting update: Alabama, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee Here’s a roundup of the latest redistricting news…

  • 694 candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2021

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    Welcome to the Monday, February 7, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 694 candidates completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey in 2021 Race spotlight: Texas’ 15th Congressional District Republican primary  A look at tomorrow’s elections 694 candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2021 Since 2018,…

  • A redistricting update from New York and Ohio

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 2 , Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting roundup—New York and Ohio Ohio Secretary of State certifies marijuana legalization initiative to the state legislature  Texas primary election spotlight Redistricting roundup—New York and Ohio We’re back with the latest news out…

  • The two states with separate filing deadlines for congressional candidates

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    Welcome to the Monday, January 31, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The two states with separate filing deadlines for congressional candidates California county commission recall election to be held Feb. 1  All aboard Union Station—your weekly look at public-sector union policy! The two states with…

  • Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional redistricting plan, delays filing deadline

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, January 26, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional redistricting plan; Mississippi enacts new congressional map Up next in filing deadlines: Alabama, West Virginia, and New Mexico #WednesdayTrivia Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional redistricting plan; Mississippi enacts new…

  • Election rematches

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    Welcome to the Monday, January 24, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Rematches in the 2021 general elections Kentucky statewide filing deadline is Jan. 25 President Biden nominates eight to Article III courts Rematches in the 2021 general elections When the same candidates run against each…

  • Redistricting news from Arkansas and Ohio

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, January 19, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting update: Arkansas and Ohio  Marijuana policy could be on numerous statewide ballots this year Kentucky statewide filing deadline is Jan. 25 Redistricting update: Arkansas and Ohio  Redistricting continues apace across the country. As…