Category: Newsletters
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Sanders suspends campaign, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee
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April 9, 2020: Bernie Sanders suspends his presidential campaign. New Jersey postpones its primary from June 2 to July 7. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: New Jersey: Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order on…
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Ballot Bulletin: The latest on election policy in the midst of COVID-19
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In recent weeks, policymakers across the country have postponed elections and otherwise modified their election procedures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to chart these developments with greater precision, we will, beginning this week, publish The Ballot Bulletin on a biweekly basis. Elections in the midst of a pandemic: four experts speak to…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 13 (April 8, 2020)
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This week: Trump campaign COO objects to Jeff Sessions mailer, O’Brien withdraws from New Hampshire U.S. Senate primary and endorses Messner, Utah gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham names running mate On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Anyone who has used…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 13 (April 8, 2020)
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This week: Kennedy outraises Markey in latest quarter, MT Democratic Party objects to GOP-funded Green Party ballot qualification, and Rep. Denny Heck to run for lieutenant governor of Washington On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “In the space of…
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Trump campaign spokeswoman appointed White House press secretary
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April 8, 2020: Donald Trump campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany replaced Stephanie Grisham as White House press secretary. Priorities USA is releasing seven digital ads that criticize Donald Trump for his response to the pandemic. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary…
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Wisconsin will hold elections Tuesday after Evers exec order enjoined
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April 7, 2020: Wisconsin Supreme Court enjoins Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order to postpone the election until June 9. The Democratic National Committee announced it was spending $22 million on YouTube ads in the general election. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the…
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Judge denies Alaska State Employees Association request for court order for COVID-19 guideline compliance
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On March 31, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews denied a request from the Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA), an affiliate of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, seeking an injunction regarding the state’s COVID-19 guidelines for government workers. The ASEA informed members on March 23 it would seek a court order…
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Nominee announced for only open U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacancy
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Welcome to the April 6 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Stay up-to-date on the latest news by following us on Twitter or subscribing to the Daily Brew. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Ballotpedia is monitoring the impact of the outbreak on…
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Biden begins veep vetting process
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April 6, 2020: Joe Biden has begun to vet candidates for vice president. Bernie Sanders released his list of priorities for the next coronavirus relief bill. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. How long was the shortest presidential nominating convention in U.S. history? a. One day→ b. Two days→…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 28-April 3, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Notable Quotes of the Week “With the coronavirus injecting upheaval into a primary contest that was finally starting to appear more settled, the earliest Biden, the delegate leader, could now win the…