Tag: Daily Brew

  • 56 minor party candidates received more votes than the margin of victory

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    Welcome to the Friday, February 17, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Fifty-six minor party candidates received more votes than the margins of victory between the winning candidates last year Eight candidates running for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida #FridayTrivia: How many U.S. House members sought other offices in 2022?…

  • More U.S. House members and state legislators sought other offices in 2022 than in 2020

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    Welcome to the Thursday, February 16, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More U.S. House members and state legislators sought other offices in 2022 than in 2020 A look at how the 2024 presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016 Hear from Denver City Auditor candidates in their…

  • An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 15, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar St. Louis holds first primaries for downsized Board of Aldermen on March 7  Two state lawmakers have changed parties this year An update on the 2024 presidential primary calendar…

  • Trifectas at the Super Bowl

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, February 14, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at Oklahoma’s spring school board elections How state Senates determine term lengths post-redistricting State government trifectas at the Super Bowl A look at Oklahoma’s spring school board elections Oklahoma is our Valentine today, as it…

  • A two-decade low for non-major party candidates vote share

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    Welcome to the Monday, February 13, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Third-party and independent candidates received the lowest share of the national U.S. House vote in two decades San Antonio charter amendment regarding abortion, marijuana, and police actions certified for the May 6 ballot Looking back at this…

  • 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…