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News · AK
The project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
News · NC
The ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
News · SD
South Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
Candidate profile · WY
Republican incumbent Mark Gordon is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Wyoming governor.
Race preview · VT
Republican incumbents Brian Collamore, Dave Weeks and Terry Williams are running in the contested Nov. 3 general election.
Race preview · SD
Republican incumbents David Kull and John Sjaarda are running in the contested District 2 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Luke Evslin is running in Hawaii House District 16, where the 2026 general election is not listed as contested.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in New Mexico.
Explainer · MT
Montana voters can prepare by checking election dates, registration details, their ballot and voting instructions before casting a ballot.
Explainer · ID
Idaho voters should verify election dates, ballot contents, registration rules and voting options before casting a 2026 general election ballot.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting options before the 2026 primary.
Explainer · DC
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District.
Race preview · CA
Julia Brownley, Chris Espinosa and Sonia DR Devgan-kacker are running in CA-26’s 2026 general election.
Explainer · AR
Arkansas voters should confirm key dates, registration details, voting options and their ballot before the 2026 general election.
Explainer · AK
A plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
News · TX
SpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
News · KY
Legislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
News · CA
The new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
News · AZ
The Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
Explainer · RI
Rhode Island voters can use this guide to prepare for the 2026 general election and track essential voting information.
Candidate profile · PA
Naderah Griffin is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 U.S. House race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.
News · MI
A federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
News · VA
The act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
News · KS
Kansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.
News · NV
Gov. Joe Lombardo directed flags to fly at half-staff in Nevada in observance of 9/11.
News · NE
The state Supreme Court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment violated Nebraska’s single-subject rule.
News · ME
Maine Democrats criticized Collins in Portland, saying a vote by Collins blocked the release of Epstein-related files.
Candidate profile · OH
Republican incumbent Jon Husted is among 16 candidates in Ohio’s contested U.S. Senate race on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · OR
The governor announced the state action with an AI-generated image, separating the policy decision from an unusual communications choice.
News · VA
The measure honors the West Virginia World War II hero and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.