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  September 23, 2019: Booker campaign manager Addisu Demissie said Booker needed $1.7 million by September 30 to continue in the race. The Alaska Republican Party canceled its presidential primary.   There are 12 new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, two Republicans, and one Libertarian. In total, 876 individuals are currently filed with…

Welcome to the Monday, September 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for the first three months of its 2019-20 term Oklahoma governor fills state Supreme Court vacancy Nominees chosen for two November state legislative special elections in Kentucky Supreme Court has scheduled…

Our research project analyzing public-sector union membership, finances, and political spending is now complete. In last week’s edition, we shared our key findings on membership figures. This week, let’s turn our attention to finances. MethodologyUnder federal law, unions representing public-sector employees exclusively are not required to file financial reports with the U.S. Department of Labor.…

  Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election.  Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Candidates by the Number   There are…

September 19, 2019: Seven Democratic presidential candidates will speak at the first day of Georgetown’s presidential candidate forum on climate change. Cory Booker issued his labor policy plan. Share the latest from the campaign trail.           Notable Quotes of the Day “I have not had one conversation of even small concern over these three [Republican…

Welcome to the Friday, September 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah legislature modifies medical marijuana initiative Appeals court rules federal housing board structure violates separation of powers What’s the Tea? Utah legislature modifies medical marijuana law Sometimes voters approve an initiated state statute that is then changed…

Welcome to the Thursday, September 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership Local Roundup Register for our September 25 briefing on 2020 ballot measures Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership Nearly 50% of the country’s public-sector union employees are located in…

    September 18, 2019: The Trump campaign posted a digital video critical of Joe Biden. Tom Steyer proposed spending $50 billion to increase public service programs to 1 million positions by 2025.   Notable Quote of the Day “Everyone is obsessed with finding the most ‘electable’ candidate, but no one really knows what that means.…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Pivot County vote margins were more Republican in 2019 NC-9 special election compared to 2018 general Cameron (R) outraising Stumbo (D) by more than 2 to 1 in Kentucky attorney general race  Quiz: Which president didn’t appoint…

  September 16, 2019: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren have agreed to release their medical records before the Iowa caucuses. Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally Monday in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. There are 14 new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, three Republicans, and two Libertarians. In total, 864 individuals…