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  • Houston mayoral candidates report total cash on hand exceeding $6 million ahead of November 5 election

    Tony Buzbee topped Houston’s mayoral candidate field in total receipts during the July 1 through October 6 reporting period, contributing $2.5 million to his campaign.   In comparison: Incumbent Sylvester Turner raised $733,324. Bill King raised $281,829 and loaned his campaign $200,000. Dwight Boykins raised $130,105. Kendall Baker contributed $20,000 to his campaign.   The…

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  • Amy Klobuchar raised $4.8 million in Q3 2019

        October 8, 2019: Amy Klobuchar’s campaign raised $4.8 million last quarter. Next Tuesday’s 12-candidate Democratic debate in Westerville, Ohio, will be the largest single primary debate ever.   In the past century, which presidential election had the highest estimated voter turnout? a. 1932→ b. 1960→ c. 1980→ d. 2008→ Notable Quote of the Day “One thing we can…

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  • SCOTUS begins 2019-2020 term

    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to Arguments The Supreme Court will hear arguments in five cases this week. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ current term. In its October 2018 term, SCOTUS heard arguments in 69 cases. Click here to read more about SCOTUS’ previous term. Click the links below to read more…

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  • Public-sector unions contributed nearly $160 million to political candidates in 2018

      Welcome to the Friday, October 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Exploring campaign contributions from public-sector unions Houston school board to elect four members, faces possible replacement by state education commission What’s the Tea? A deep dive into public-sector union spending in 2018 Public-sector unions contributed $159.8…

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  • Janus comes to Alaska

    Welcome to the Wednesday, October 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alaska issues administrative order requiring opt-in procedure for state employee unions 12 Democrats expected to qualify for October presidential primary debate 1,732 candidates have filed to run for Congress in for 2020 Alaska issues administrative order requiring…

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  • Trump, RNC launch $10 million ad campaign

      September 30, 2019: The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee together spent $10 million on an ad campaign. Steve Bullock is expected to be the first candidate to apply for public financing.  There are four new candidates running since last week, including one Democrat. In total, 880 individuals are currently filed with the FEC…

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  • Trump raises $13 million this week

      September 27, 2019: Donald Trump raised $13 million this week through fundraising emails and two fundraisers. Pete Buttigieg will expand his presence in Nevada with 10 open offices by mid-October, more than any other candidate. Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer.   Chuck Rocha is a campaign strategist with experience in union and…

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  • Great America PAC releases anti-Biden ad

    September 26, 2019: Great America PAC spent six figures on an ad calling for an investigation into Joe Biden. Tom Steyer is airing a new ad on congressional term limits in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.           Notable Quote of the Day “It is easy to forget that Democrats won back the…

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  • 224 state-level political parties are qualified to appear on ballots in 2019

    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 224 state-level political parties are qualified to appear on ballots in 2019 El Paso, Texas, to hold special council election after Facebook post triggers resign-to-run law Half of Brew readers are seeing active election campaigning in their…

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  • El Paso officeholder running in special election to replace herself

    The city of El Paso is holding a special election for the District 3 city council seat on November 5, 2019. The seat is currently represented by Cassandra Hernandez-Brown. Candidates hoping to appear on the ballot have until September 26 to file.   The special election was called because Texas has a resign-to-run law that…

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