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fromBrennan Center for Justice

Online Ad Spending in the 2024 Election Topped $1.35 Billion

Online political ad spending surged to $1.35 billion, doubling previous totals, indicating a shift towards digital campaigning.

Miscellaneous

Abortion Wins at the Ballot Box, Again-but Republicans Do Too

Seven of ten states successfully passed measures to restore or protect abortion access on Election Day 2024, despite strong opposition.

fromBrennan Center for Justice

Online Ad Spending in the 2024 Election Topped $1.35 Billion

Online political ad spending surged to $1.35 billion, doubling previous totals, indicating a shift towards digital campaigning.

Miscellaneous

Abortion Wins at the Ballot Box, Again-but Republicans Do Too

Seven of ten states successfully passed measures to restore or protect abortion access on Election Day 2024, despite strong opposition.

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#california-elections

With progressive ballot measures on track to fail, California's political identity is questioned

California's election night results indicated a surprising conservative shift, with voters rejecting progressive measures despite a Democratic presidential win.

SF politics

Here's how to vote in California during the November election

The upcoming presidential election in California highlights important state-level decisions beyond the presidential race.

Voters will determine significant issues including crime penalties, minimum wage, and governance in local elections.

fromsfist.com

SF politics

California Voters Say Yes to Tougher Crime Sentences, No to Rent Control

California voters approved Proposition 36 to toughen sentencing for repeat offenders and rejected Proposition 33 which sought to expand rent control.

With progressive ballot measures on track to fail, California's political identity is questioned

California's election night results indicated a surprising conservative shift, with voters rejecting progressive measures despite a Democratic presidential win.

SF politics

Here's how to vote in California during the November election

The upcoming presidential election in California highlights important state-level decisions beyond the presidential race.

Voters will determine significant issues including crime penalties, minimum wage, and governance in local elections.

fromsfist.com

more#california-elections

SF politics

California Voters Say Yes to Tougher Crime Sentences, No to Rent Control

California voters approved Proposition 36 to toughen sentencing for repeat offenders and rejected Proposition 33 which sought to expand rent control.

fromsfist.com

SF food

Early Results Have Car-Free Great Highway Ahead, Prop D Commission Reform Losing

Prop K leads in votes to make Great Highway car-free, indicating a potential win for local progressive measures.

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.

US news

fromBoston.com

Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other states

Florida voters rejected an abortion rights measure, a setback for advocates and a significant victory for Governor DeSantis and anti-abortion supporters.

US news

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.

Privacy professionals

Right-to-abortion measures win spot on ballot in Arizona and Montana

Voters in Arizona and Montana will decide on constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights in November.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Privacy professionals

Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions

Ballot measures empower voters to decide on critical issues directly, affecting the electoral landscape in key states.

Digital life

Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Succeed in 7 of 10 States

Voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights into their constitutions, countering recent bans after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Digital life

Abortion, Minimum Wage and Marijuana: State Ballot Measures to Watch

Voters in 41 states are considering crucial ballot measures, including abortion rights, election changes, minimum wage increases, and marijuana legalization.

US news

fromBoston.com

Abortion rights supporters lose on Florida ballot measure, but win in 3 other states

Florida voters rejected an abortion rights measure, a setback for advocates and a significant victory for Governor DeSantis and anti-abortion supporters.

US news

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.

Privacy professionals

Right-to-abortion measures win spot on ballot in Arizona and Montana

Voters in Arizona and Montana will decide on constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights in November.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Privacy professionals

Ballot measures in 41 states give voters a say on abortion and other tough questions

Ballot measures empower voters to decide on critical issues directly, affecting the electoral landscape in key states.

Digital life

Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Succeed in 7 of 10 States

Voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights into their constitutions, countering recent bans after the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Business

Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election

Alaska and Missouri pass measures for minimum wage raise and paid sick leave, reflecting a shift in labor conditions in conservative states.

Business

The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Voters are set to decide on raising minimum wages in several states due to the stagnation of the federal minimum wage.

Business

fromwww.npr.org

Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election

Alaska and Missouri pass measures for minimum wage raise and paid sick leave, reflecting a shift in labor conditions in conservative states.

Business

The Fight for a Higher Minimum Wage Continues in 2024

Voters are set to decide on raising minimum wages in several states due to the stagnation of the federal minimum wage.

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fromPortlandTribune.com

SF politics

Portland voters passing 4 of 5 city ballot measures

Portland voters are largely favoring measures promoting environmental initiatives, while Measure 26-253 faces defeat due to housing cost concerns.

fromMiami Herald

Miami

DeSantis keeps the 'Florida brand' going with defeat of marijuana, abortion amendments

Ron DeSantis strengthened his political clout by successfully defeating two popular ballot measures: recreational marijuana and expanded abortion access.

#berkeley

Miscellaneous

Election 2024: Which of Berkeley's 12 ballot measures will pass?

Berkeley voters will decide on measures impacting funding for homeless services, libraries, and infrastructure in the November 2024 election.

East Bay food

Berkeley ballot measures BB and CC: Voters to decide overhaul of rent rules

Two competing measures, BB and CC, may change Berkeley's rent rules this November.

Miscellaneous

Election 2024: Which of Berkeley's 12 ballot measures will pass?

Berkeley voters will decide on measures impacting funding for homeless services, libraries, and infrastructure in the November 2024 election.

East Bay food

Berkeley ballot measures BB and CC: Voters to decide overhaul of rent rules

Two competing measures, BB and CC, may change Berkeley's rent rules this November.

US Elections

Photos: Election Day in Mass.

The presidential race between Trump and Harris is tight, and results may take several days to finalize.

fromNew York Post

NYC real estate

Homeowner's guide to 2024 ballot measures - including one state that could eliminate property taxes

Homeowners should weigh the implications of property tax ballot measures, considering both potential savings and the benefits of public services funded by those taxes.

US Elections

fromBoston.com

Photos: Election Day in Mass.

The presidential race between Trump and Harris is tight, and results may take several days to finalize.

fromNew York Post

NYC real estate

Homeowner's guide to 2024 ballot measures - including one state that could eliminate property taxes

Homeowners should weigh the implications of property tax ballot measures, considering both potential savings and the benefits of public services funded by those taxes.

SF politics

Abortion-rights groups spend big on ballot measures

Abortion is a key issue on the ballot, with significant financial backing from pro-abortion rights groups compared to their opponents.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Health

Where will abortion be on the ballot in the 2024 US election?

Abortion ballot measures are now key electoral issues, impacting outcomes in 10 states this November.

fromAxios

Abortion-rights groups spend big on ballot measures

Abortion is a key issue on the ballot, with significant financial backing from pro-abortion rights groups compared to their opponents.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Health

Where will abortion be on the ballot in the 2024 US election?

Abortion ballot measures are now key electoral issues, impacting outcomes in 10 states this November.

more#abortion

fromMission Local

SF politics

How fast are S.F. ballots coming in compared to past elections?

Election spending has surged to $61 million, but voter response remains mixed with varying turnout across districts.

California

Column: Bonds on the November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly

California's ballot measures include significant propositions for education and infrastructure, overshadowed by the presidential election focus.

Voters face key propositions impacting state debt and local funding for vital projects, against a backdrop of a pivotal presidential race.

The Ballot Measures Aim to Reduce Partisanship. Can They Fix American Politics?

Voters have an opportunity to address democracy concerns by participating in ballot measures related to elections and governance.

fromSacramento Bee

10 months ago

SF politics

Poll shows Democrats favored in competitive California congressional districts

Democratic candidates favored in hotly contested California congressional races.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

SF politics

Meet the candidates running for Sunnyvale City Council - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale's upcoming elections include the mayoral position and three council seats, reflecting a shift in local governance.

US news

10 months ago

The Ballot Measures Aim to Reduce Partisanship. Can They Fix American Politics?

Voters have an opportunity to address democracy concerns by participating in ballot measures related to elections and governance.

fromSacramento Bee

10 months ago

SF politics

Poll shows Democrats favored in competitive California congressional districts

Democratic candidates favored in hotly contested California congressional races.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

SF politics

Meet the candidates running for Sunnyvale City Council - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale's upcoming elections include the mayoral position and three council seats, reflecting a shift in local governance.

more#elections

SF politics

Track the money for Prop 5: Contributions for and against housing and infrastructure bonds

Proposition 5 aims to lower the voting threshold for local bond measures, potentially increasing funding for affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

fromMission Local