Tag: Daily Brew

  • 15 ballot measures we’re watching

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 15 ballot measures we’re watching Comparing stances: Presidential candidates on prescription drug costs Explore Rhode Island  elections Explore New Hampshire elections 15 ballot measures we’re watching On Tuesday, I wrote about 15 of the federal and state-level…

  • 44 states allow voters to check the status of their ballot online

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, October 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Can I track my ballot? Sample ballots from all 50 states Explore Alaska elections Explore Massachusetts elections Can I track my ballot? There are six days until the close of voting on Election Day—Nov. 3. If you…

  • 15 races to watch

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    15 races we’re watching We’re now just one week away from Election Day-wow! I certainly can’t believe it’s this close. Americans will elect tens of thousands of individuals to offices up and down the ballot, with the presidency, 35 seats in the U.S. Senate, all 435 seats in the U.S. House, 11 U.S. state governorships…

  • Here’s how voter signatures are verified

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    Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Help Desk preview: How are voter signatures verified? Fundraiser update Explore Connecticut elections Explore Minnesota elections Ballotpedia Help Desk: How are voter signatures verified? Last week, we talked about the life cycle of an election ballot and…

  • Political junkie alert! Explore our candidate surveys

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    Welcome to the Friday, October 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Introducing a new way to explore our candidate survey responses Candidate Connection spotlight Explore Vermont elections Explore Wisconsin elections Introducing a new way to explore our candidate survey responses Political junkies, prepare to take a trip down…

  • Comparing stances: presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations Help Desk preview: How and when are election results finalized? Explore Hawaii elections Explore Tennessee elections Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on gun ownership and regulations In…

  • Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination this week

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, October 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The arguments for and against lockdown/stay-at-home orders and restrictions on religious services Explore Kansas elections Explore Washington elections Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The Senate Judiciary…

  • Learn more about the arguments in the debate over school closures during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Discussions about policy responses to the coronavirus are happening at a fast pace. As part of our ongoing coverage Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, Ballotpedia has published a series of articles capturing the regular themes in support of and opposition to these policy responses. Here’s how it works. First, we identify a topic area, (such as…

  • Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from August 24 to August 30

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    Although there is no formal, national deadline to file to run for president of the United States, independent presidential candidates must keep a close eye on the election calendar as each state has its own filing requirements and deadline to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. These requirements may include submitting a petition with…

  • Longest-serving legislator in U.S. history announces retirement

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    Wisconsin State Senator Fred Risser (D) announced March 27 that he will not run for re-election this year for the first time in more than six decades. After 64 years as a member of the Wisconsin legislature, Risser is the longest-serving legislator at the state or national level in United States history. He is also…