Tag: Daily Brew

  • Uncontested races will result in 23 state legislative chambers where one party is guaranteed to win a simple majority

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 13, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: There are 23 state legislative chambers where one party is guaranteed to win a simple majority Virginia voters to elect 11 U.S. House members in November Three states round out this year’s primary calendar…

  • Here’s where voters will decide six abortion-related measures this year

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    Welcome to the Monday, September 12, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Six abortion-related measures are on the ballot in 2022—the most on record for a single year A look at Rhode Island’s upcoming primaries  North Carolina voters will decide partisan majority on the state supreme…

  • North Dakota term limits initiative certified for November ballot

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 9, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Dakota term limits initiative certified for November ballot A look at New Hampshire’s upcoming primaries  Montana voters to elect two U.S. House members for first time since 1990 North Dakota term limits initiative…

  • A sampling of elections where all candidates completed the Ballotpedia candidate survey

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 8, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Candidate Connection helps voters understand more about the people and issues on their ballots Nearly half of Texas state legislative seats lack major party competition ​​A look at Delaware’s upcoming primaries Candidate Connection helps…

  • A sneak preview of upcoming vacancies in the federal judiciary

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 7, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A sneak preview of upcoming vacancies in the federal judiciary Ranked-choice voting: How Alaska’s approach compares to the system proposed in Nevada Georgia voters may determine the partisan balance in the U.S. Senate on…

  • Most expensive ballot measures ever headline California’s November 2022 elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 6, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Most expensive ballot measures ever headline California’s November 2022 elections President Joe Biden’s approval rating rises to 42%, highest since May Jonathan Skrmetti starts term as Tennessee attorney general Most expensive ballot measures ever…

  • The quiet season—four states actively in session

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 2, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Legislators are in session in four states A look at Massachusetts’ Sept. 6 primaries Explore North Dakota’s general elections Legislators are in session in four states Most state legislatures have wrapped up their business…

  • Ballotpedia’s new weekly podcast, “On the Ballot”

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 1, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Smart political talk finally has a home—Ballotpedia’s new weekly podcast, “On the Ballot”  131 statewide measures certified for this year’s ballot On the ballot in Nebraska Smart political talk finally has a home—Ballotpedia’s new…

  • More state legislative seats are open this year than at any point since 2012

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 31, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More state legislative seats are open this year than at any point since 2012 Medicaid, marijuana, and multiple uncontested Republicans on the ballot in South Dakota Candidates advance in Alaska congressional elections More state…

  • How close races in 2020 might affect state legislative elections in 2022

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, August 30, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How close races in 2020 might affect state legislative elections in 2022 Explore Indiana’s elections A look at the recall in Johnstown, Ohio How close races in 2020 might affect state legislative elections in…