Category: Newsletters
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 11 (March 25, 2020)
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This week: End Citizens United endorses Ossoff, Warnock for Senate seats in GA, Brady PAC endorses Hegar in Senate runoff in TX, and the election dates changed in response to the coronavirus. Election date changes The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Here are the changes…
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Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill barring public agencies from requiring donor information from 501(c)s
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On March 3, the Oklahoma State Senate voted unanimously to approve SB1491, which would bar public agencies from requiring 501(c) nonprofits to provide them with personal information about their donors. What does the bill propose? SB1491 would bar any public agency from requiring a nonprofit 501(c) group to provide the agency with personal affiliation information…
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Delaware and Rhode Island change primary dates
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March 25, 2020: Governors of Delaware and Rhode Island have moved presidential primaries from April 28 to June 2. President Donald Trump said he hopes the country will be back to work by Easter. 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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Biden, Trump outline coronavirus strategy in pair of addresses
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March 24, 2020: Biden, Trump discuss coronavirus response. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “If you thought the battle over whether or not to impeach Trump would be the defining moment of the President’s first term in office…
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Bold Justice: SCOTUS postpones March sitting
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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Ballotpedia is monitoring the impact of the outbreak on U.S. politics and elections and providing comprehensive coverage to our readers. This coverage includes federal, state, and local government actions; changes in election dates and procedures; and affected elected officials. For for the latest developments, see the following articles: Political…
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Indiana moves primary election from May 5 to June 2
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March 23, 2020: Indiana moved its primary election from May 5 to June 2. President Donald Trump activated the U.S. National Guard in New York, California, and Washington. 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: Indiana: Governor…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 14-20, 2020
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 14-20, 2020 Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Notable Quote of the Week “The perspective here should be: How do we hold the election in November? Not whether. We had elections during…
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Alaska state workers sue union over paycheck dues deduction practices
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On March 12, two Alaska state employees filed a federal lawsuit against the Alaska State Employees Association, alleging that the union has continued to deduct dues from their paychecks against their express wishes. Who are the parties to the suit? The plaintiffs are Linda Creed, an employee of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and…
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Gabbard suspends campaign, endorses Biden
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March 20, 2020: Tulsi Gabbard suspended her campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. Connecticut moved its presidential primary from Apr. 28 to Jun. 2. 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: Connecticut: Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Thursday that Connecticut would move…
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Sanders assessing campaign in coming weeks
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March 19, 2020: Bernie Sanders is assessing the future of his presidential campaign. Bill Weld suspended his campaign on Wednesday. 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: Delaware: Delaware election officials said Wednesday that the state was planning to…