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  • Buttigieg issues $700B childcare and education platform

      December 9, 2019: Pete Buttigieg released a $700 billion childcare and education platform. Donald Trump attended a private fundraiser in Florida. There are 14 new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, three Republicans, and two Libertarians. In total, 986 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote of…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Trump rallies in Pennsylvania swing county

      December 10, 2019: Donald Trump is holding a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Pete Buttigieg announced that he would open fundraisers to the press and release the names of his bundlers this week. Since 1900, which state has backed the Republican presidential candidate in the most elections? a. Alabama→ b. Indiana→ c. South Dakota→ d. Texas→ Notable Quote of the…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Runoff election for open seats on Houston ISD school board this Saturday against backdrop of state takeover

    Runoff elections for the District II and District IV open seats on the Houston Independent School District (HISD) school board take place on December 14. The runoffs are taking place because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote during the November 5 general election. Katherine Blueford-Daniels and John Gibbs Sr. advanced in the…

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    Janie Valentine
  • Bold Justice: Twas the night before arguments…

    Bold Justice: Twas the night before arguments…

    Bold Justice: Twas the night before arguments… Twas the night before arguments, and all through the court, not a brief was stirring, not even about tort; the robes were hung by the bench with care, in hopes that the justices soon would be there…  Welcome to the December 9 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter…

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    Sara Reynolds

  • California statewide filing deadline is December 6

    The filing deadline to run for elected office in California is on December 6, 2019. In California, prospective candidates may file for the following offices:   ? U.S. House ? State Senate ? State Assembly ? Ballotpedia is also covering local elections in the following areas: 12 counties 17 cities 94 school districts   The…

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    Marielle Bricker

  • 30 congressional retirements so far this cycle

    Welcome to the Friday, December 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two Representatives announce they aren’t running for re-election in 2020 Supreme Court schedules oral argument in three cases related to the administrative state What’s the Tea (and cookies)? Two congressmen announce they aren’t running for re-election in…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months

      Welcome to the Thursday, December 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months Local Roundup Recall effort against state lawmaker rejected due to petition error Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Pelosi announces House will draft articles of impeachment against Trump

      December 6, 2019: Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will draft articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. Former Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed Joe Biden.      Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Kevin Sheekey is a longtime Bloomberg staffer with experience in the public and private sectors. He has…

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    Emily Aubert

  • 25 years of legislative party switches

    Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day Pennsylvania state Senator becomes 10th state legislator to switch parties in 2019 Filing deadline roundup Kavanaugh statement suggests Supreme Court could revisit nondelegation doctrine Pennsylvania state Senator becomes 10th state legislator to switch parties in 2019 Pennsylvania…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Bullock and Sestak end presidential campaigns

    December 2, 2019: Steve Bullock and Joe Sestak ended their presidential campaigns. Tulsi Gabbard crossed the donor threshold for the December debate.         There are eight new candidates running since last week, including three Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 972 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote of…

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    Emily Aubert