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The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Trump plans October swing through Republican-leaning states
Elections and votingTrump plans to campaign across several states that regularly support Republicans, without a named race or election tied to the October travel.
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Southern Democrats look to midterm voter discontent
Elections and votingDemocrats in the South see a political opening and want to turn dissatisfaction among midterm voters into broader support.
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Chicago council approves campaign ethics rule changes
Elections and votingThe City Council changed Chicago’s campaign ethics framework as election activity increases, without tying the action to a specific race.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Infantino selects Sorrell’s Monks for FIFA campaign
Elections and votingInfantino has chosen Sorrell’s Monks to support a FIFA election campaign, a development not tied to a US public election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Khanna frames possible Trump impeachment as accountability
Elections and votingRep. Ro Khanna said a third impeachment effort would aim to set an accountability standard if Democrats take control of Congress.
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Fernandes Discusses Re-Election Campaign on WATD
Elections and votingFernandes spoke about a re-election campaign on WATD 95.9 FM, with no specific race, election or policy platform identified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Trump, Anthropic CEO set for private White House dinner
Elections and votingDario Amodei will meet President Donald Trump after raising concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
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White House airs government-funded ad featuring Trump
Elections and votingThe latest government-funded White House ad features Trump warning of a “final battle,” with no specific race or election directly linked.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Cascadia congressional votes for Sept. 21-25, 2026
Elections and votingThe item is framed as a regional congressional voting roundup, but it identifies no specific roll calls or lawmakers’ positions.
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Data center opposition confronts El-Sayed and Rogers
Elections and votingVoter opposition to data centers is pressing El-Sayed and Rogers to clarify their views during the Senate race.
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Face the Nation features Iran and midterm election interviews
Elections and votingThe Sept. 27 program includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Jim Himes.
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House incumbent cash advantages are not identified
Elections and votingNo incumbents, districts, campaign balances or filing periods are identified for comparing the tightest U.S. House races.
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Democratic candidates put Christian faith at campaign center
Elections and votingSeveral Democrats are making Christian faith a central campaign message in an uncommon approach for their party this midterm cycle.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Ocasio-Cortez shifts attention from 2028 to 2026
Elections and votingOcasio-Cortez played down questions about 2028 and directed attention toward the elections scheduled for 2026.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Nicki Minaj urges young voters to back Republicans in 2026
Elections and votingThe rapper called for participation in the Nov. 3 midterms and said she has made supporting President Donald Trump a personal mission.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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No city fundraising leader identified in Santa Cruz County
Elections and votingA valid 2026 fundraising ranking requires candidate filings covering the same period and using the same financial measure.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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2026 Campaign Signs Appear on Rover Boulevard
Elections and votingCampaign signs are emerging along Rover Boulevard in White Rock as political activity for the 2026 season becomes more visible.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Ocasio-Cortez shifts focus from 2028 talk to 2026
Elections and votingOcasio-Cortez played down speculation about 2028 and directed attention toward the elections scheduled for 2026.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Trump invokes national security to defend White House media ban
Elections and votingTrump first tied the exclusion of three news organizations to their reporting, then added national security as a justification days later.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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House Democrats plan broad Trump administration oversight
Elections and votingHouse Democrats intend wide scrutiny of the Trump administration while keeping impeachment among the actions they could consider.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
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Laredo Votes 2026 sets goal of increasing turnout
Elections and votingThe Laredo-focused effort seeks to encourage more people to vote in 2026 without being tied to a specific race or candidate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Forecasters see broad Democratic strength in midterm measures
Elections and votingPollsters and independent handicappers say several current measures point to a favorable midterm environment for Democrats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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White House bars CNN from Air Force One travel
Elections and votingCNN was excluded from Air Force One travel this weekend as the White House’s dispute with the press intensified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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AI regulation debate slips beyond the midterms
Elections and votingCongress is putting off its AI regulation debate as some lawmakers call for action on the fast-changing technology.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Bishop criticizes voter ID objections after registration errors
Elections and votingE.W. Jackson said voter ID objections demean Black voters after a review found noncitizens had been mistakenly placed on voter rolls.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV backs media coverage of public figures
Elections and votingLeo said journalists were welcome to cover him when asked about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
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Jack Smith to testify before Senate Judiciary on Tuesday
Elections and votingThe former special counsel will make his second appearance before Congress as lawmakers examine his investigation into President Trump.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
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Senate takes center stage in Roll Call’s weekly video
Elections and votingWith the House away until after the midterms, Roll Call’s Sept. 25 video highlights an unusual week of Senate talk.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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Whatley and Cooper enter final 40 days of 2026 contest
Elections and votingSome polls show the contest tightening as Whatley and Cooper begin the final 40 days before the 2026 election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026