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  • Mark Sanford launched Republican primary challenge to Trump

        September 9, 2019: Mark Sanford announced Sunday that he was running for president. Tom Steyer reached the polling threshold to qualify for the October primary debates. There are 10 new candidates running since last week, including five Republicans. In total, 850 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Notable Quote…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Looking ahead to two U.S. House special elections in NC

    Welcome to the Friday, September 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to decide congressional special elections Tuesday in NC-3 and NC-9  Third Democratic primary debate takes place September 12 What’s the Tea? Voters to decide congressional special elections Tuesday in NC-3 and NC-9 Voters in two North…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: August 31-September 6, 2019

      Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election.  Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email.    Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Candidates by the numbers Eight new…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Biden and Warren will share debate stage for the first time Sept. 12

    Ten candidates will meet on stage for the third Democratic presidential primary debate in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 12, 2019.   The following candidates will participate:   • Joe Biden • Cory Booker • Pete Buttigieg • Julián Castro • Kamala Harris • Amy Klobuchar • Beto O’Rourke • Bernie Sanders • Elizabeth Warren •…

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    Emily Aubert

  • El Paso City Council votes 4-3 to hold November special election

    On September 3, the El Paso City Council in Texas voted to hold a special election for the council’s District 3 seat. The election is scheduled for November 5, and the candidate filing deadline is on September 26.   The special election was called due to Texas’ resign-to-run law, which requires officeholders to resign from…

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    Abbey Smith

  • Bill Flores announces 2020 retirement

    Rep. Bill Flores (R-Texas) announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020. He was first elected to represent Texas’ 17th Congressional District in 2010, and he won re-election in 2018 by more than 15 points. In a statement announcing his retirement, he cited a desire to spend more time with his family.   Flores…

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    Joel Williams

  • The Daily Brew: North Carolina must redraw state legislative maps

    Today’s Brew highlights a North Carolina Superior Court decision rejecting the state’s legislative districts + a roundup of local election news     Welcome to the Thursday, September 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Carolina court strikes down state’s legislative maps as partisan gerrymander Local Roundup Texas…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • 2020 Dems release clean energy plans before CNN town hall

      September 4, 2019: Several 2020 Democrats have released climate change plans ahead of Wednesday night’s CNN town hall on climate change. The fourth Democratic primary debate is set for Oct. 15-16.     Notable Quotes of the Day “Harris is trying to run in a lane very similar to what Rubio tried to do in…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Klobuchar releases climate plan

      September 3, 2019: Amy Klobuchar released a climate plan. Seven Democratic candidates attended Labor Day picnics in Iowa and Illinois. Eight new candidates filed with the FEC since last week, including two Democrats, one Libertarian, and one Green. In total, 840 individuals are currently filed with the FEC to run for president. Which of the…

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    Amee LaTour

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: August 24-30, 2019

      Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election.  Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email.    Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Candidates by the Number There are…

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    Emily Aubert