Weekly Brew: September 18, 2020

A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 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 September 14 - September 18.             1. The first votes of the general election are cast today The first in-person voting precincts open for business today, Sept. 18, with two states kicking off the start of early voting season. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia permit no-excuse early voting. Our early voting resources provide you with comprehensive information on how the process works. Read more   2. What states allow for the counting of absentee/mail-in ballots to start before polls close? With the coronavirus pandemic as a backdrop heading into Election Day, states are expecting an increase in absentee or mail-in ballots. How will that affect the availability of election results on Nov. 3 and beyond? Read more   3. The arguments in favor of and against mask requirements Discussions about policy responses to the coronavirus are happening at a fast pace. As part of our ongoing coverage, Ballotpedia has published a series of articles capturing the regular themes in support of and opposition to these policy responses. This week, learn more about the arguments in the debate over mask requirements. Read more   4. Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on DACA and Dreamers In this week's feature comparing the four noteworthy presidential candidates' stances on key issues, we looked at DACA and Dreamers. Click below for a compilation of statements from campaign websites, editorials, speeches, and interviews. Read more   5. Florida governor appoints Grosshans to state supreme court Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) initially appointed Renatha Francis to the court back in May. On Sept. 11, a five-member Florida Supreme Court panel unanimously ruled against her appointment and ordered DeSantis to select a different nominee. Read more