Category: Newsletters

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for July 1

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    Welcome to the July 11 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. We are now in the dog days, fair readers, and though SCOTUS has transitioned into its summer recess, we have plenty to cover. Let’s grab an iced…

  • Sneak preview week – setting the stage for this fall

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 11, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing this year’s U.S. House elections And a look at the U.S. Senate Across 11 states, senate presidents have collectively raised $19.5 million this election cycle Preview this year’s U.S. House elections Throughout the…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Looking back on the past 18 months of redistricting With a recent Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s congressional maps, the redistricting process is now complete for 2022. Taking a look back: Voters in five states will use congressional or legislative boundaries in the 2022 elections that will be in effect for this cycle only. Forty-four…

  • Election Legislation Weekly Digest: July 8, 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…

  • The number of state legislative incumbents defeated in primaries is up 65%

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 8, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Halfway through the primary calendar, the number of state legislative incumbents defeated in primaries is up 65% An update on upcoming Article III judicial vacancies  #FridayTrivia: What was the last state other than Alaska…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 30

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition July 7, 2022 In this issue: Trump to rally for Dunleavy, Palin, Tshibaka in Alaska; Schulz, Cox respond to Democratic Governors Association ad in Maryland Trump to rally for Dunleavy, Palin, Tshibaka in Alaska Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 30

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    Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition July 7, 2022 In this issue: Sanders backs Levin over Stevens in MI-11 and a look at endorsements in VT’s U.S. House race Sanders endorses Levin over Stevens, criticizes PAC spending in Michigan Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) endorsed Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District,…

  • California, Oregon certify four measures for this year’s statewide ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 7, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California, Oregon certify four measures for this year’s statewide ballot Five candidates seek Republican nomination for United States Senate in Arizona Sign-up today: Ballotpedia Expedition on judicial deference begins July 11 California, Oregon certify…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #20

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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.…

  • Supreme Court ruling completes redistricting for 2022 elections

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, July 6, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Looking back on the past 18 months of redistricting Ranked-choice voting campaign submits signatures for Nevada ballot  54% of state legislators are Republican, 44% Democratic Looking back on the past 18 months of redistricting…