On the Ballot

On this episode: Virginia’s School Board Elections aren’t as competitive as you might’ve heard, according to our research and reporting by the Cardinal News’ Dwayne Yancey. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Check out Dwayne...

On this episode: An in-depth look at the Candidate Connection survey, a resource for voters across the country hoping to learn more about who’s appearing on their ballot. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Explore the Survey...

This week On The Ballot: Voters in five states will decide on 28 statewide ballot measures at the general election on November 7—the highest number of state ballot measures for an odd-numbered year since 2007. This year's ballot measures address issues like abortion, marijuana, utilities, taxes, and state constitutional rights. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballo...

On this episode: Alexander Russo joins staff writer Doug Kronaizl to break down The Grade’s coverage, what education journalism is doing right and what it could do better, and shares his insight on some of education’s trending issues. The Grade is a weekly column and newsletter that aims to support and encourage great writing about education and features roundups of the latest headlines, interview...

On this episode: Former Ballotpedia staffer Rob Oldham joins his old boss Cory Eucalitto on the show to chat about their time working together and Rob’s research as a PhD student at Princeton University. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter...

This week On The Ballot: A complete rundown of Ballotpedia’s 2023 Election Competitiveness Report, including analysis of all 578 state legislative seats that are up for election in November 2023 in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments...

On this episode: GQR’s Anna Greenberg sheds light on what it’s like working on campaigns, misconceptions about polling and why public confidence has declined, and the races she’s most looking forward to this Fall. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or...

On this episode: An inside look at the 2024 edition of the Almanac of American Politics withChief-Author Rich Cohen and Ballotpedia’s Editor-in-Chief Geoff Pallay. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Read more about the Alman...

On this episode: Vanderbilt Law’s Robert Mikos takes a deep dive into the last 25 years of marijuana legalization, how state and local governments have navigated an evolving legal landscape, and what the implications might be for the growing interest in psychedelic drugs. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP...

This week On The Ballot: An update on our school board coverage endorsement, with an in depth look at South Dakota’s landscape. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. School board endorse...

This week On The Ballot: A look ahead at the upcoming Republican presidential debates, the primaries next spring, and a breakdown of July’s campaign finance report. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitt...

On this episode: A look at how laws governing ballot measures have changed across the country in recent years and how direct democracy has evolved since 1960. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Read Matsusaka’s paper – Is Di...

On this episode: Ballotpedia’s Director of Research Josh Altic sits down with UCSD’s Zoltan Hajnal to chat about election timing, off-cycle elections, and voter behavior. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Check out more of...

On this episode: Editor-In-Chief Geoff Pallay, Director of Communications Alison Graves, and Director of Technology Operations Matt Latourelle chat about Ballotpedia’s history and where the encyclopedia of American politics is headed. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballo...

On this episode: An inside look at how our podcast is made with some of our regular guests: Doug Kronaizl, Myj Saintyl, and Joe Greaney. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Meet The BP Team: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedi...

On this episode: Everything you need to know about the August 8th vote for Ohio Issue 1, which would require a 60% vote to approve constitutional amendments, expand the signature distribution requirement for citizen-initiated amendments, and eliminate the signature cure period. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love...

On this episode: All about Ballotpedia’s Fellows Program with Program Manager Sara Horton and current Fellows Elise, Averial, and Jason. Applications are now open for the Fall 2023 – apply now at the link below! Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on...

On this episode: Paru Shah in conversation with staff writer and guest host Doug Kronaizl about all things school boards, Wisconsin politics and more. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Check out more of Shah’s work here: ht...

This week On The Ballot: A glimpse at the election-related legislation landscape for the first half of the year. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Mid-Year Election Legislation Repor...

This week On The Ballot: The latest on the 2024 presidential race, including new candidates, fundraising and polling updates, emerging storylines, and more. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ball...

This week On The Ballot: Checking in on the noteworthy recalls that have occurred across the country halfway through the year. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Mid-Year Recall Repor...

On this episode: We’re joined by Donald Palmer, the Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to discuss election integrity, new voting technology, and more. A conversation between our Editor-In-Chief Geoff Pallay Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballo...

On this episode: A conversation between our Editor-In-Chief Geoff Pallay and Elizabeth Doll, Director of the Braver Politics program with Braver Angels. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. Check out Braver Angels work: https:...

This week On The Ballot: A roundtable of Ballotpedia’s reporters discuss highlights and trends from this year's state legislative sessions as they begin to wind down. Available weekly on Thursday afternoons, stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on...

On this episode: Stanford political science professor Neil Malhotra on how the media affects polarization, the intersection of business and politics, and more. Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter @Ballotpedia. More about Malhotra:  https:/...