Category: Newsletters
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Economy and Society, September 20, 2022: ESG a campaign issue in state auditor race
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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 the States ESG a campaign issue in state auditor race Last Thursday, under the…
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Checks and Balances: September 2022
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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s codification…
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U.S. House incumbent primary defeats reached highest point in two decades
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Welcome to the Tuesday, September 20, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. House incumbent primary losses exceed last two redistricting cycles Candidates from both major parties are contesting all but two seats in Michigan’s state legislative elections Seven-state analysis shows attorney general candidates have raised…
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General election early voting starts this week
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Welcome to the Monday, September 19, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: General election early voting starts this week A look at Oregon’s open gubernatorial election Abortion at play in state supreme court and a ballot measure election in Kentucky this year General election early voting…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Four states have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party There are four states with a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. That number could change this year. In three states, the party controlling the legislature…
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Election Legislation Weekly Digest: September 16, 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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A look at governors and veto-proof state legislative majorities from opposite parties
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Welcome to the Friday, September 16, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Four states have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party Revisit the top stories from this primary cycle with Heart of the Primaries Idaho to vote…
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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 39
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September 15, 2022 In this issue: A recap of major themes throughout the 2022 primary season, plus our reader survey Welcome to our 39th and final issue of 2022’s The Heart of the Primaries, and thanks for joining us throughout the primary season! Let us know what you think We’d love your feedback on the…
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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 39
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September 15, 2022 In this issue: A recap of major themes throughout the 2022 primary season, plus our reader survey. Welcome to our 39th and final issue of 2022’s The Heart of the Primaries, and thanks for joining us throughout the primary season! Let us know what you think We’d love your feedback on the…
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Part 2 – Analysis of statewide major party candidates on the primary ballot
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Welcome to the Thursday, September 15, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Part 2 – Analysis of major party candidates on the primary ballot Sept. 13 primary election results Organized labor amendment on the ballot in Illinois becomes the state’s 12th ballot measure since 1995 Part…