Category: Newsletters

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11

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    In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines U.S. Sen. Rob Portman endorses Jane Timken in Ohio’s Senate primary On Feb. 16, retiring U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) endorsed former state Republican Party Chair Jane Timken in the GOP Senate primary. Portman…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 11

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    February 24, 2022 In this issue: Ohio, NY Democratic parties weigh in on statewide races, Schumer backs Bowman in NY-16 Chuck Schumer endorses Jamaal Bowman in NY-16 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) endorsed 16th Congressional District Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Schumer said he has worked with Bowman on upgrading Mount Vernon’s sewer system and building…

  • Kentucky U.S. House elections feature first open seat since 2016, most candidates since at least 2014

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    Welcome to the Thursday, February 24, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Kentucky sees largest number of U.S. House candidates since at least 2014 Committee behind an initiative to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers in D.C. submits signatures for the June ballot Thirty-nine state…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #3

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    On the issues In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board members deliberate when they set out to offer the best education possible in their district. The debate over partisan and nonpartisan school board elections Below, Aaron Churchill, a research director for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, writes that…

  • Redistricting updates from North Carolina and Rhode Island

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 23, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting roundup—North Carolina and Rhode Island Buckle up—Texas’ statewide primaries are six days away!   Election spotlight: Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary Redistricting roundup—North Carolina and Rhode Island We’re entering the final stretch of…

  • Disclosure Digest: Circuit court dismisses group’s challenge of New Mexico disclosure law

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    Welcome to The Disclosure Digest! Keep an eye out for new editions published on Tuesdays through June 2022.  Circuit court dismisses group’s challenge of New Mexico disclosure law On Feb. 15, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s disclosure requirements for…

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins February sitting

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    Welcome to the Feb. 22 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. With the scent of roses yet in the air and the taste of chocolates and sweet treats fresh in our memories, we come to the February argument…

  • Checks and Balances: IRS walks back use of facial recognition technology

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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 latest legal challenges to the Biden…

  • Economy and Society:

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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: On Wall Street and in the private sector Fund managers argue ESG comes at a…

  • Upcoming candidate filing deadlines – Arkansas and Mississippi

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, February 22, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: One week until candidate filing deadlines in Arkansas, Mississippi One-third of state legislative incumbents seeking re-election in Kentucky will face primary challenges Previewing the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio One week until…