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  • What amounts to a wave election in the U.S. House?

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 25, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What amounts to a wave election in the U.S. House? Pat Ryan and Marc Molinaro are running in the special election for New York’s 19th Congressional District  Six major party committees have raised $1.3…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Nine states begin general election early voting in September Forty-five states and Washington, D.C., will conduct no-excuse, in-person early voting for the November elections. Nine states begin early voting in September. Another 33 states and Washington, D.C., begin early voting in October. Three states begin early voting in November. The earliest start date for early…

  • Election Legislation Weekly Digest: July 22, 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…

  • 156 state legislators have changed their party affiliations while in office since 1994

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 21, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 156 state legislators have changed their party affiliations while in office since 1994 And that’s a wrap—final statewide filing deadline passes in Louisiana #FridayTrivia: How many states begin early general election voting in September?…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 32

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    July 21, 2022 In this issue: Cox wins Maryland gubernatorial primary and Pence counters Trump in Arizona Note: We’re taking a break from The Heart of the Primaries next week—we’ll see you again on Aug. 4 with takeaways from that week’s primaries and more! Dan Cox wins Maryland gubernatorial primary Dan Cox won the Republican…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 32

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    July 21, 2022 In this issue: Maryland’s gubernatorial primary TBD and Sanders endorses Barnes for Senate in Wisconsin Note: We’re taking a break from The Heart of the Primaries next week—we’ll see you again on Aug. 4 with takeaways from that week’s primaries and more! Maryland gubernatorial primary too close to call Wes Moore and…

  • 113 statewide ballot measures certified for the ballot, including new firearms measure in Oregon

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 21, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 113 statewide ballot measures certified for the ballot, including new firearms measure in Oregon Dan Cox wins Republican nomination for governor of Maryland, Democratic primary too close to call Ohio Supreme Court overturns state’s…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #22

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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 a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in the country’s 14,000 school districts.…

  • Nine states begin general election early voting in September

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, July 20, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nine states begin general election early voting in September The Republican candidates who raised the most money for state legislative House races in 10 states  Meet us in Madison at the National Association of…

  • Checks and Balances- July 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 United States Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent…