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June 7, 2019: Nineteen Democrats are headed to Iowa Sunday to speak at the Democrats Hall of Fame induction event. The Democratic National Committee clarified its polling criteria for the first two debates, moving Bullock from the qualified to unqualified category for now. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Each Friday, we’ll highlight a…

June 6, 2019: The Democratic National Committee announced it will not hold a climate change debate. Jay Inslee released another climate change proposal, this one focused on global leadership. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “That’s why [the Democratic] field is likely to be much smaller by…

Welcome to the Friday, June 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: There’s a special reason to contribute on the final day of our membership drive Louisiana to decide abortion-related constitutional amendment in 2020 Dallas, San Antonio mayoral runoffs headline Saturday Texas elections There’s a special reason to become…

Welcome to the Thursday, June 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How data technology is used in voting Denver mayor wins re-election in Tuesday’s runoff Quiz: Which state constitution has been amended more than 800 times? How data technology is used in voting Have you ever wondered how…

June 5, 2019: Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Beto O’Rourke made major policy proposals on climate change, housing, and voting access, respectively. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Notable Quote of the Day “Of course, past Democratic presidential primaries are littered with failed candidates who appealed to liberal elites — Paul Tsongas in 1992,…

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Each issue includes an in-depth feature—such as an interview or legislative analysis—and discussions of recent events relating to electoral and primary systems, redistricting, and voting provisions. Halftime report: what states have done so far on election policy…

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Bennett meets fundraising threshold, Biden & Warren release climate proposals New Jersey state Assemblyman loses primary for first time this decade Approaching the one-year anniversary of Janus  Bennett meets fundraising threshold, Biden & Warren release climate proposals…

June 4, 2019: Michael Bennet received 1 percent support in his third qualifying polling for the first primary debate. Joe Biden released his $5 trillion climate change platform. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Trivia Tuesday Which third party candidate received the highest share of the popular vote? George Wallace→ Robert LaFollette→ Theodore Roosevelt→…

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alabama voters to decide a constitutional amendment in 2020 that requires voters be citizens Federal Register totals 25,492 pages so far in 2019 Denver mayoral runoff headlines Tuesday’s elections Alabama voters to decide a constitutional amendment in…

New Jersey legislators are considering overriding the governor’s conditional veto of S1500, a bill that would require 501(c)(4)s, super PACs, and other entities to disclose donors who contribute $10,000 or more. A meeting scheduled for May 30 between lawmakers and the governor to discuss the bill was postponed. (Source: NJ.com) What does the governor say?…