Tag: Daily Brew

  • State legislative candidates won by an average margin of 27.7 percentage points in 2022

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    Welcome to the Friday, February 10, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Average margin of victory in state legislative races continued upward trend in 2022 Five statewide ballot measure certified for 2023, 10 for 2024 #FridayTrivia: How many state legislative chambers had guaranteed majorities in 2022? Have a minute…

  • Mississippi’s statewide filing deadline passes, guaranteeing Republicans majorities

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    Welcome to the Thursday, February 9, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Mississippi Republicans guaranteed majorities in both state legislative chambers Democrats regain majority in the Pennsylvania House   Volunteer for Ballotpedia—and help provide voters with neutral, fact-based information about every candidate  Mississippi Republicans guaranteed majorities in both state legislative…

  • 322 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures last week

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 8, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 322 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures Comparing presidential Article III federal judicial nominations since 2001 Biden gives State of the Union address, Arkansas Gov. Sanders gives Republican response 322 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures  Election…

  • 103 state legislative races were decided by fewer than 100 votes last year

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, February 7, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 103 state legislative elections decided by 100 votes or fewer in 2022 Florida marijuana legalization amendment raised $20 million with eye on 2024 ballot Final reports show Democratic party committees outraised Republican committees in…

  • 6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year

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    Welcome to the Monday, February 6, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year An update on elected officials banned from major online platforms Voters in Burlington, Vermont, to decide on ballot measures related to policing, ranked-choice voting, noncitizen voting, and…

  • How 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016

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    Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016 President Joe Biden ends January with a 43% approval rating, unchanged from last month #FridayTrivia: How many governors have delivered State of the State addresses so far? Have a minute and an opinion? Take…

  • The latest from the Wisconsin Supreme Court election

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    Welcome to the Thursday, February 2, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wisconsin Supreme Court primary is less than three weeks away An update on the partisan composition of state legislature seats around the country Listen to our interview with Richard Wininger for On the Ballot, our weekly podcast…

  • 30 governors have given 2023 State of the State addresses

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    Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thirty governors have given their State of the State addresses so far  Pennsylvania House adjourns, package of constitutional amendments won’t appear on the May ballot  Subscribe to Hall Pass to stay up to date on school board politics and education policy  Have a minute…

  • One week from today—PA House control at stake

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, January 31, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Three Pennsylvania House special elections on Feb. 7 More than 5,000 pages added to the Federal Register so far this year Come work with Ballotpedia Have a minute and an opinion? Take our 2023 reader survey! Three…

  • An early look at certified 2024 measures

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    Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California and New York certify measures for 2024 related to fast-food working conditions, Equal Protection Clause Tallying error in Oakland, Calif., led to inaccurate election results  275 election-related bills introduced in state legislatures last week California and New York certify measures for 2024 related…