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  • Nine states have changed their recount laws in 2025

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    Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nine states have changed their recount laws in 2025  In the 2026 midterms, some elections could be decided by thin margins. In 2024, three U.S. Senate races and six U.S. House races were…

  • Voters could decide whether to repeal or keep Missouri's new congressional map in November 2026

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    Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 3, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters could decide whether to repeal or keep Missouri's new congressional map in November 2026 The organization People Not Politicians is currently gathering signatures for a veto referendum campaign in Missouri to put the…

  • Premium tax credits, work requirements, and rescission disputes are at the center of the government shutdown

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Premium tax credits, work requirements, and rescission disputes are at the center of the government shutdown The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress did not pass a continuing…

  • California Proposition 50 becomes the 10th most expensive ballot measure in the state's history

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 1, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California Proposition 50 becomes the 10th most expensive ballot measure in the state's history With five weeks until the election, Proposition 50 is the 10th most expensive ballot measure on record in California. As…

  • Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for the first time since 2022

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for the first time since 2022 Two of five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for election on Nov. 4.…

  • School board incumbents won by larger margins in 2024 than in their previous races

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    Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 29, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: School board incumbents won by larger margins in 2024 than in their previous races Tens of thousands of school board elections take place each year, and in many of those races, incumbents are running…

  • Most states allow teenagers to pre-register to vote before turning 18, and some let them vote in primaries

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    Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Most states allow teenagers to pre-register to vote before turning 18, and some let them vote in primaries While the minimum voting age in the United States is 18, every state with voter…

  • A look at upcoming voter participation dates

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 23, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at upcoming voter participation dates Ten states have important voter participation dates and deadlines ahead of statewide general elections on Nov. 4. While the following dates and deadlines may also apply to…

  • 2026 could have the most Senators run again after leaving office since 2012 and 2014

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    Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2026 could have the most Senators run again after leaving office since 2012 and 2014  On Sept. 3, former U.S. Senator John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) told WMUR TV that he is considering entering…

  • Missouri could become the second state to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 elections

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    Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 19, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri could become the second state to redraw its congressional map before the 2026 elections Missouri is expected to become the second state to officially redraw its congressional district boundaries before the 2026 elections.…