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  • Rep. Kevin Kiley becomes the 10th member of the U.S. Congress to change party affiliation since 2000

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    Welcome to the Thursday, March 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Rep. Kevin Kiley becomes the 10th member of the U.S. Congress to change party affiliation since 2000 On March 9, Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents California's 3rd Congressional District, announced that he was immediately…

  • A look at the March 3 primary election results

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    Welcome to the Thursday, March 5, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the March 3 primary election results  Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas held statewide elections on Tuesday, and while votes are still being tallied, here’s a look at where things stood…

  • 160 state legislative chamber control changes since 1992 — including 20 where both changed at once

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 4, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 160 state legislative chamber control changes since 1992 — including 20 where both changed at once Since 1992, 160 changes in state legislative chamber partisan control have happened across the country. That includes 20…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #193

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving  school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.  In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over whether America's public schools need more money — or…

  • Introducing a new Ballotpedia project for America’s 250th anniversary: “The Blueprints of Democracy”

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 20, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Introducing a new Ballotpedia project for America’s 250th anniversary: “The Blueprints of Democracy” Ballotpedia is marking America's 250th anniversary with a new initiative we've been building for months — and today marks our open…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #192

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving  school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.  In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over whether the state superintendent of education should be an…

  • Federal judge grants injunction against USDA in Minnesota SNAP case

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    Minnesota eligibility status case On Jan. 14, a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota granted a preliminary injunction against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a case regarding funding and eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the state. The injunction blocks the USDA…

  • Voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. — here's how

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    Voters in at least three states will decide on constitutional amendments that would prohibit noncitizen voting, with a fourth state potentially joining them in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at how voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. In November 2026, voters in Arkansas, Kansas, and South Dakota will decide on constitutional…

  • 1,990 candidates responded to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025

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    Since 2018, Ballotpedia has invited candidates to participate in our Candidate Connection initiative. We survey candidates across all levels of government to help voters better understand how candidates intend to govern and what motivates them on both a personal and political level. A total of 1,990 candidates from 40 states and the District of Columbia…