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  • The Daily Brew: Eleven days until Mississippi’s Republican gubernatorial runoff

    Today’s Brew checks in on the Republican primary runoff for Mississippi’s governor’s race + a fourth Democratic presidential candidate exits the race     Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Third-place finisher endorses runner-up in Mississippi’s Republican primary runoff Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • New TX state legislative special election

    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 28 seat in the Texas House of Representatives on November 5, 2019. The filing deadline is on September 4.

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    Marielle Bricker

  • Hickenlooper expected to suspend presidential campaign

    August 15, 2019: John Hickenlooper is expected to suspend his presidential campaign Thursday. Donald Trump will hold his first campaign rally in New Hampshire this year. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “Looking back at the 2016 cycle, the number of GOP endorsements didn’t really balloon either until February 2016, when the first four primary…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Castro releases ad directed at Trump

    August 14, 2019: Julián Castro released an ad criticizing Donald Trump. John Hickenlooper is considering a Senate run, according to a New York Times report.   Notable Quote of the Day “The repeated and direct attention to swing-state cities [Detroit, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee] at this early stage in the primary reflects a growing urgency to address the failures…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Trump raises $12 million at fundraisers in Hamptons

      August 12, 2019: Donald Trump raised $12 million from two fundraisers Friday. The 2020 Democrats gathered in Iowa to speak at the Soapbox and a gun violence forum. There are nine new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats, three Republicans, and one Green. In total, 816 individuals are currently filed with the FEC…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Since 2015, 18 states have raised their tobacco age to 21

    In June 2015 Hawaii enacted a law increasing the minimum age to use tobacco products to 21, making it the first state to do so in the 21st century. Seventeen other states that, including Hawaii contain 50.7% of the U.S. population, have done the same in the four years since.   The first tobacco age…

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    David Luchs

  • Buttigieg and Inslee unveil plans to address domestic terrorism

      August 7, 2019: Pete Buttigieg and Jay Inslee released plans to address domestic terrorism. Mike Gravel suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Bernie Sanders.   Notable Quotes of the Day “Elizabeth Warren just has a gigantic campaign [in Nevada]. There are counties all over rural areas where some campaigns are just doing tours, but she…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Bold Justice: 21 federal judicial nominees confirmed in July

    Welcome to the August 5 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Starting with this issue, I’m handing the reins to Sara Reynolds, our top SCOTUS expert on staff. You’ll be in good hands with her knowledge and insight of…

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    Sara Reynolds

  • DNC clarifies qualifying period for October debate

    August 6, 2019: The Democratic National Committee clarified the qualifying period for the October debate. Tulsi Gabbard will be off the campaign trail for two weeks to complete National Guard training.   How many candidates have won the presidency without winning more than 60% of the vote in any state? a. Zero→ b. Seven→ c. Four→…

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    Emily Aubert

  • 2020 candidates respond to El Paso, Ohio mass shootings

      August 5, 2019: The 2020 presidential candidates respond to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Tulsi Gabbard crossed the fundraising threshold for the third Democratic debate in September. There are eight new candidates running since last week, including two Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 807 individuals are currently filed with the…

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    Emily Aubert