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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review the United States Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) recent…
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Welcome to the Tuesday, June 21, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Number of contested state legislative primaries is up 31% compared to 2020 A look at Illinois’ upcoming primary elections What elections we are covering today Number of contested state legislative primaries is up 31%…
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Welcome to the Monday, June 20, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s where states have passed or enacted Juneteenth legislation A look at Colorado’s June 28 primaries Election preview—Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Republican primary Here’s where states have passed or enacted Juneteenth legislation Juneteenth became…
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We’ve got June 14 election results! On Tuesday, statewide primaries took place in four states: Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. Here are some results highlighted in Thursday’s Brew: Adam Laxalt wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Nevada: Former state attorney general Adam Laxalt (R) defeated Sam Brown (R) and six other candidates…
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Here is our weekly round-up on election-related legislation. In it, you’ll find the following information: Noteworthy bills: Here, we identify and report on the contents and legislative status of noteworthy bills. Recent activity: Here, we report on the number of bills acted on within the past week. The big picture: Here, we look at the…
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Welcome to the Friday, June 17, Brew. By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 5.1% of state legislative incumbents who filed for re-election have lost in primaries A look at Virginia’s upcoming primary elections #FridayTrivia: How many members of Congress are not running for re-election (so far)? 5.1%…
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Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition June 16, 2022 In this issue: Takeaways from the June 14 primaries and Michigan gubernatorial candidates respond to Kelley’s arrest Primary results roundup Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina held primaries on June 14. Alaska also held its top-four special House primary on June 11.…
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Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition June 16, 2022 In this issue: Working Families Party switches to Biaggi in NY-17 and an update on the 2024 primary early-state contender list Primary results roundup Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina held primaries on June 14. Alaska also held its top-four special House…
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Welcome to the Thursday, June 16, Brew. By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Texas’ 34th Congressional District flips to GOP in special election Measures regarding abortion have been on the ballot 47 times in 23 states since 1970; at least four more will be decided this year…
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Welcome to Hall Pass. This newsletter keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Each week, we bring you a roundup of the latest on school board elections, along with sharp commentary and research from across the political spectrum on the issues confronting school boards in the country’s 14,000 school districts.…