Category: Newsletters
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Robe & Gavel October 31, 2022: SCOTUS begins November argument sitting
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Welcome to the Oct. 31 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It is the last Monday in October, dear readers, and the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Let us glimpse into a world mysterious yet uncannily…
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Need a last minute costume idea? Candidates tell us which fictional character they’d be ?
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Welcome to the Monday, October 31, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 143 candidates said they would be Superman—and other fun responses from our Candidate Connection survey Election preview—Michigan governor Missouri voters to elect new state auditor, the only Democrat currently holding statewide office 143 candidates…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Our 2022 report on ballot measure readability scores This year, the language for the 140 statewide measures on the ballot in 38 states is written at an average reading level of 19 (graduate school reading level)—up from 18 in 2021. Additionally, we identified 66 measures with a summary that is set to appear alongside the…
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Election Legislation Weekly Digest: October 28, 2022
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Here is our weekly round-up on election-related legislation. In it, you’ll find the following information: Noteworthy bills: Here, we identify and report on the contents and legislative status of noteworthy bills. Recent activity: Here, we report on the number of bills acted on within the past week. The big picture: Here, we look at the…
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Explore Ballotpedia’s Annual Congressional Competitiveness Report
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Welcome to the Friday, October 28, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s analysis of congressional elections finds fewer incumbents, more primary challengers compared to 2020 Previewing Alaska’s U.S. Senate election Florida state senator elected by narrowest margin nationwide in 2020 faces re-election challenge Ballotpedia’s analysis…
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45 candidates share a last name with one or more of their opponents in November
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Welcome to the Thursday, October 27, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Twenty-two elections on Nov. 8 are between candidates with the same last name Help Desk—here’s where you can check the status of your ballot Hawaii voters to decide open-seat governor’s race Twenty-two elections on…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #36
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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 critical race theory and whether its ideas make white students feel guilty for their skin color School board general election previews: Florida and California…
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Introduced bills to change I&R ⬆️, enacted bills ⬇️
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Welcome to the Wednesday, October 26, Brew. By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Introduced bills to change I&R ⬆️, enacted bills ⬇️ Democratic party committees surpass Republican party committees in cumulative fundraising for first time since June 2021 Alaska voters to decide three statewide races using new…
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Economy and Society, October 25, 2022: Missouri latest state to divest BlackRock funds over ESG
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Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Proposed SEC ESG regulations could strain resources, argues inspector general report According…
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Take two! Detailing 377 election rematches this year
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Welcome to the Tuesday, October 25, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: There are 377 rematches this year between candidates who last faced off in 2018 or 2020 Previewing Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election Battleground races for U.S. Senate, state executive offices in Wisconsin this year There are…