Tag: Daily Brew

  • Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from August 24 to August 30

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    Although there is no formal, national deadline to file to run for president of the United States, independent presidential candidates must keep a close eye on the election calendar as each state has its own filing requirements and deadline to qualify to appear on the general election ballot. These requirements may include submitting a petition with…

  • Longest-serving legislator in U.S. history announces retirement

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    Wisconsin State Senator Fred Risser (D) announced March 27 that he will not run for re-election this year for the first time in more than six decades. After 64 years as a member of the Wisconsin legislature, Risser is the longest-serving legislator at the state or national level in United States history. He is also…

  • Previewing the Democratic primary for Texas’ 28th Congressional District

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    The March 3 Democratic primary in Texas’ 28th Congressional District features incumbent Henry Cuellar, who describes himself as a moderate-centrist, against self-described progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros. Cuellar was first elected in 2004 and has been endorsed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos, and others. He has received satellite spending support…

  • With three presidential nominating contests behind us, where does the Democratic race for delegates stand?

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    Bernie Sanders leads the Democratic delegate race with an estimated 45 pledged delegates. Pete Buttigieg is in second with an estimated 25 delegates, followed by Joe Biden with 15 delegates, Elizabeth Warren with eight, and Amy Klobuchar with seven. These estimated totals reflect projections as of February 25, 2020, following the Nevada caucuses. To win…

  • Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months

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      Welcome to the Thursday, December 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months Local Roundup Recall effort against state lawmaker rejected due to petition error Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Special pre-debate edition of the Daily Presidential News Briefing

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    Catch up on the 2020 presidential race one week before the first debate, from Ballotpedia’s Daily Presidential News Briefing   Welcome to the Wednesday, June 19, Brew. I’m replacing today’s Daily Brew with a special edition of Ballotpedia’s Daily Presidential News Briefing. We’ll resume our regular Daily Brew tomorrow morning!  The nation will see 20…

  • The Daily Brew: One SCOTUS redistricting case decided, two to go

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    Today’s Brew highlights the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing Virginia’s redrawn state House maps to stand + a new way to learn about Texas’ 10 constitutional amendments in 2019   Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court rules Virginia state House lacks standing…