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  • Voters in six states approved 22 constitutional amendments this year, the second most in an odd year since 2011

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in six states approved 22 constitutional amendments this year, the second most in an odd year since 2011  In 2025, voters in six states–California, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin–approved 22…

  • Miami becomes the 59th of the 100 most populous cities to establish mayoral term limits

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 2, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Miami becomes the 59th of the 100 most populous cities to establish mayoral term limits On Nov. 4, Miami, Florida, became the 59th city among the 100 most populous cities in the country to…

  • Massachusetts could have the most citizen initiatives in state history in 2026

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    Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Massachusetts could have the most citizen initiatives in state history in 2026  In Massachusetts, campaigns for at least 11 initiatives targeting the 2026 statewide ballot reported submitting signatures to local registrars by the…

  • Democrats defending 14 U.S. House districts Trump won in 2024, Republicans defending nine Harris won

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 26, Brew. By: Briana Ryan The Daily Brew will take a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll return to your inboxes on Dec. 1. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the holiday! Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Democrats defending 14 U.S. House districts Trump won in 2024,…

  • A look at who’s running for U.S. Senate in Texas

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at who’s running for U.S. Senate in Texas  Texas is holding some of the nation’s earliest primaries with voters heading to the polls on March 3, 2026.  Among those primaries are…

  • U.S. Supreme Court case could affect absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines

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    Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 24, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. Supreme Court case could affect absentee/mail-in ballot return deadlines On Nov. 10, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case challenging the legality of a Mississippi law…

  • An overview of ballot access requirements for candidates running in 2026

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    Welcome to the Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An overview of ballot access requirements for candidates running in 2026 Candidates for state and congressional office must meet various filing requirements and deadlines. State ballot access laws determine the requirements that candidates…

  • Where could abortion be on the ballot in 2026?

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Nov. 20, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Where could abortion be on the ballot in 2026? In 2026, voters in seven states may decide on abortion-related ballot measures. Measures in Missouri and Nevada are certified to appear on the ballot on…

  • Only nine state supreme court justices have lost retention elections since 1990

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Only nine state supreme court justices have lost retention elections since 1990 Thirty-eight states require supreme court justices to run for re-election, including 20 that use retention elections. Retention elections are elections where…

  • Utah becomes the sixth state with a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 18, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah becomes the sixth state with a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections Utah became the sixth state to adopt a new congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. On Nov. 10,…