Weekly Brew: October 15, 2021

 

  A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew

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Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of October 12 - October 15.   Read On Ballotpedia   BALLOTPEDIA

 

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection: Getting to know your candidates       Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection program helps all candidates and voters better prepare for election day. In less than an hour, any candidate can reach voters with their key messages, and any voter can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots. Read more and encourage your candidates to take part in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection today.   KEEP READING

 

Maine’s Question 1 could have the highest cost-per-vote ratio recorded by Ballotpedia       Question 1 would prohibit the construction of certain electric transmission lines in the state’s Upper Kennebec Region without legislative approval. Supporters raised more than $71.8 million through Sept. 30, equal to $52.71 for each of Maine's 1.4 million residents.   KEEP READING

 

What does it take to start a political party?       On Oct. 5, Andrew Yang announced he was no longer registered as a Democrat and would form the Forward Party. In order to qualify for ballot placement, the Forward Party will have to meet certain requirements that vary from state to state. Read more about ballot access for political parties at the link below.   KEEP READING

 

Who is supporting, opposing the police staffing and training measure in Austin, Texas?       Voters in Austin, Texas, will decide Proposition A on Nov. 2, which would establish a minimum police staffing requirement of two police officers for every 1,000 city residents. Two groups—Save Austin Now and No Way on A—have organized as the leading supporters and opponents of the measure, respectively.   KEEP READING

 

Three city council candidates in Sequim, Wash., complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey       Ballotpedia is covering municipal elections on Nov. 2 in Clallam County’s three cities—Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks. In Sequim, 11 offices are up for nonpartisan election, including seats on the city council, the school board, and the water district. Read the responses from the three candidates at the link below.   KEEP READING

 

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