Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, April 26, 2024
Three states end judicial deference practices; 2.5% of state legislative incumbents who ran for re-election have lost in primaries; how many states require a simple majority of votes for the legislature to override a gubernatorial veto?
Brits Finally Have a Reason to Vote Tory
For reasons that make sense only to themselves, the opposition brings back the specter of Jeremy Corbyn and the old, unsafe Labour of the Thatcher years.
Bolling: Can Trump Get a Fair Trial?
If someone truly has no predisposing opinions about Trump, they must have been living under a rock for the past eight years, which is not very reassuring.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, April 25, 2024
Two congressional incumbents defeat challengers in PA’s statewide primary; 36 candidates are running for 9 spots on Lansing Charter Commission on May 7; 16 candidates are running in Democratic primary in MD’s 6th Congressional District
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Today marks 68 years since Alaska voters approved statehood; 41 of 100 largest U.S. cities and 50 state capitals holding mayoral elections this year; upcoming voter participation deadlines
Bolling: Stoney Drops Out, Clears Path for Abigail Spanberger in 2025 Gubernatorial Race
Spanberger is an outstanding candidate for Democrats.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Pennsylvania primary elections are today; California ballot initiative could change drug and theft penalties; KY lawmakers override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of bill removing governor’s authority to fill U.S. Senate vacancies
View From the Editor’s Desk: Ukraine, Spring, New Positive Book
Let’s hope the vote for Ukraine aid is not too late for our ally that has been mercilessly bombarded by Russia’s invasion for more than two years.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Monday, April 22, 2024
Here’s what to know about expiring Covid-19 education relief; 5 candidates are running in NJ’s 3rd CD Democratic primary; update on 2024 Ballot’ measure certifications
Bolling: Marjory Taylor Greene is a Cancer on Republican Party
Somehow she and others like her keep getting elected