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  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of May 15-May 19. Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California After the 2020 census, California’s 40 state Senators represent an average of 989,419 people per district. Each…

  • 2023 sees highest number of public-sector union bills in past five years

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    Welcome to the Friday, May 19, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2023 sees highest number of public-sector union bills introduced in state legislatures since 2018 An update on this year’s ballot measure certifications #FridayTrivia: Which state does not require voter approval to amend its constitution? 2023 sees highest…

  • Looking back at Tuesday’s elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, May 18, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Pennsylvania election results Kentucky gubernatorial primaries Jacksonville mayoral election runoff Plus: Staff Writer Doug Kronaizl talks school board elections in the latest episode of On the Ballot, our weekly podcast Tuesday was a busy day! Ballotpedia covered…

  • Omnibus election legislation in 2023 vs. 2022

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, May 17, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Enactment rate of single-topic versus omnibus-style election bills on par with 2022 Ohio voters to decide whether to require 60% vote to approve future constitutional amendments More than 30,000 pages added to the Federal Register so far…

  • Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 16, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California Ballotpedia is covering elections today in 10 states 42 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week Nearly 1 million residents per Senate district in California After…

  • 2024 presidential primary calendar begins to take shape

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    Welcome to the Monday, May 15, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2024 presidential primary calendar begins to take shape A final look at Kentucky’s gubernatorial primaries States have enacted more election-related legislation in 2023 than at this point last year Next year’s presidential primary calendar begins to take…

  • California voters are approving parcel tax measures at a higher rate than in odd-numbered years over the last decade

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    Welcome to the Friday, May 12, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California voters are approving parcel tax measures at a higher rate than in odd-numbered years over the last decade A look back at Ballotpedia’s first Community Volunteer Day!  #FridayTrivia: How many state executive officials have left office…

  • Newcomers will hold at least 23% of New Jersey’s state legislative seats next year

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    Welcome to the Thursday, May 11, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Newcomers will represent at least 23% of New Jersey’s state legislative seats next year An update on the 2024 presidential campaign  Ballotpedia celebrates its first Community Volunteer Day! Newcomers will represent at least 23% of New Jersey’s…

  • Virginia’s legislative elections have most open-seat races since at least 2011

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia’s legislative elections have most open-seat races since at least 2011 Previewing Pennsylvania’s May 16 statewide primaries Twenty-four upcoming vacancies among Article III judges Virginia’s legislative elections have most open-seat races since at least 2011 Virginia…

  • Looking back at Saturday’s elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 9, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A roundup of May 6 Texas election results Twenty state executive officials have left office early in 2023 37 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week A roundup of May 6 Texas election results Last…