Category: Newsletters
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Only one U.S. Court of Appeal vacancy
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Welcome to the March 9 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Lost track of the judiciary over Super Tuesday? We’ve got you covered! Catch up on the latest news by following us on Twitter or subscribing to the Daily Brew. Arguments The…
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Florida House of Representatives advances public-sector labor bill
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On March 4, the Florida House of Representatives passed legislation that would alter the process by which public-sector workers join, resign from, and pay dues to unions. What does the bill propose? HB1 would amend Florida’s public-sector labor laws as follows: Requires employees joining unions to sign membership cards. These membership cards must include the…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: February 29-March 6, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “But inside the Democratic Party there is a debate not unlike the one that divides the two main parties about the breadth of change that Washington should pursue. The Democrats’ moderate wing, which is…
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Biden wins nine Super Tuesday states, at least 399 pledged delegates
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March 4, 2020: Joe Biden won nine of the 14 Super Tuesday states with one race still too close to call. He will be allocated at least 399 pledged delegates. Bernie Sanders will receive at least 322 delegates. Notable Quote of the Day “Biden’s rise is owed first and foremost to an overwhelming wave…
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Bloomberg ends presidential campaign, endorses Biden
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March 5, 2020: Michael Bloomberg ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. Bernie Sanders launched a new campaign ad featuring clips of former President Barack Obama. Notable Quote of the Day “Then came South Carolina. Biden’s initial struggles were part of Bloomberg’s rationale for getting into the race in the first place. That…
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Warren suspends presidential campaign
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March 6, 2020: Elizabeth Warren suspended her presidential campaign on Thursday. Donald Trump appeared in his first televised town hall of the 2020 election cycle on Fox News. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. René Spellman is a Democratic staffer with experience in political communications and organizational management. Spellman graduated from Stanford University…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 8 (March 4, 2020)
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This week: Runoff set in TX-Sen. race, more Super Tuesday results, and polls show close race between Kennedy and Markey in MA-Sen. Election results Here are some key primary results from Super Tuesday. U.S. Senate, North Carolina: Cal Cunningham won with 57.0% of the vote. Erica Smith received 34.8% of the vote. None of the…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 8 (March 4, 2020)
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This week: Tuberville and Sessions advance to AL-Sen. runoff, more top Super Tuesday results, and the NRSC runs ads against Collins in GA. Election results Here are some key primary results from Super Tuesday. U.S. Senate, Alabama: Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions advanced to a March 31 primary runoff. With 91% of precincts reporting, Tuberville…
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SCOTUS asks solicitor general to weigh in on Calif. law requiring nonprofits to disclose donors
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On Feb. 24, the United States Supreme Court called on United States Solicitor General Noel John Francisco to file a brief expressing the federal government’s views on two suits challenging a California law requiring nonprofits to disclose identifying information about their donors. The lawsuit names and docket numbers are Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra…
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1,344 pledged delegates at stake on Super Tuesday
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March 3, 2020: One-third of the Democratic pledged delegates are at stake on Super Tuesday. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Beto O’Rourke endorsed Joe Biden on Monday. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “But inside the Democratic Party there is a debate not unlike the one that divides the two main parties about…