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News · DE

Wilmington council votes to raise parking-space fines

Elections and voting

The City Council voted to increase fines for saving parking spaces in Wilmington.

The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 5, 2026

News · AR

Railway receives invitation to become a local neighbor

Elections and voting

The invitation involving Little Rock and Western Railway is not directly connected to an election, candidate or ballot measure.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskOct 5, 2026

News · TX

Oak View Group Sues Dallas Over Fair Park Contract

Elections and voting

Fair Park’s former private operator seeks more than, alleging Dallas failed to meet funding and other contractual commitments.

The Ballot Texas DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

Scott seeks to limit inspector general’s access to records

Elections and voting

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 3, 2026

News · IL

Chicago council approves higher vote threshold for new debt

Elections and voting

The measure would require support from three-fifths of the 50-member City Council before Chicago could approve new borrowing.

The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MN

Minneapolis approves human monitor rule for driverless rides

Elections and voting

The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.

The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026

News · AZ

Phoenix-based Leslie’s files for Chapter 11

Elections and voting

The pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.

The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

News · WI

Milwaukee County votes to remove Flock cameras from parks

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Milwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.

The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MN

Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis driverless rideshare measure

Elections and voting

The Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.

The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MN

Frey says he will veto driverless rideshare ordinance

Elections and voting

The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.

The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026

News · MD

Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute

Elections and voting

Baltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · LA

New Orleans asks U.S. Supreme Court to review clerk case

Elections and voting

The city is challenging a Louisiana ruling that upheld the elimination of an elected criminal court clerk’s office after an election.

The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · RI

Smiley’s conduct draws notice after loss to Morales

Elections and voting

The Boston Globe has drawn attention to Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior following a loss to David Morales.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskOct 2, 2026

News · OK

Oklahoma City approves roadwork tied to first Buc-ee’s

Elections and voting

The city approved roadwork connected to Oklahoma’s first Buc-ee’s while concerns about outward development remained unresolved.

The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MD

Maryland court denies Baltimore request in OIG dispute

Elections and voting

An appellate court rejected Baltimore’s request for a protective order, finding that the requested court action did not appear necessary.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 2, 2026

News · VT

Burlington lieutenant resigned during investigation

Elections and voting

A Burlington lieutenant was under investigation when he resigned, separating the personnel process from his departure.

The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

News · OK

I-40 infrastructure approved near possible Buc-ee’s site

Elections and voting

The approval advances infrastructure for an Oklahoma City location under consideration for Buc-ee’s, but it does not confirm a store.

The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 29, 2026

News · DC

Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case

Elections and voting

The current trial involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White ended without a verdict after a mistrial was declared.

The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 29, 2026

News · DC

Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case

Elections and voting

The mistrial ended the current proceeding without a verdict, leaving the case’s next steps to the court process.

The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

News · IL

Chicago council approves campaign ethics rule changes

Elections and voting

The City Council approved changes to Chicago’s campaign ethics rules as election activity increased.

The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 28, 2026

News · ME

Portland addiction debate centers on action, not blame

Elections and voting

An opinion piece argues that scrutiny of Portland’s mayor must be paired with concrete policy decisions on addiction.

The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

News · TX

Houston City Council passes campaign finance ordinance

Elections and voting

The council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.

The Ballot Texas DeskSep 27, 2026

News · PA

Philadelphia Council calls for ban on Flock cameras

Elections and voting

City Council approved a resolution demanding that Philadelphia ban Flock cameras, putting the issue before city officials for further action.

The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · IL

Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed

Elections and voting

A proposed Chicago ordinance would pause certain data center activity, but it has not yet become city law.

The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 26, 2026

News · IL

Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed

Elections and voting

A proposed Chicago ordinance would establish a moratorium involving data centers, placing the issue before city policymakers.

The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · GA

Atlanta mayor calls for new surveillance rules

Elections and voting

Atlanta’s mayor is seeking new city rules for surveillance, opening a policy discussion over how the technology should be governed.

The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 26, 2026

News · TN

Tennessee lawmakers challenge Nashville oversight rules

Elections and voting

The dispute focuses on rules for state oversight of downtown Nashville’s tourism district, not on an election or candidate contest.

The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

News · PA

Philadelphia Council urges state ban on Flock cameras

Elections and voting

City Council approved a resolution asking Pennsylvania leaders to prohibit Flock cameras statewide.

The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskSep 25, 2026

News · FL

Dashcam video shows car flipping after FHP PIT maneuver

Elections and voting

The newly released footage captures an FHP trooper using a PIT maneuver during a Miami-Dade chase last month.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

News · WA

Human remains found in wooded area in Frederickson

Elections and voting

An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in a wooded area of Frederickson, Washington.

The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 25, 2026