News · FL
DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida officials say 16 noncitizens and four felons on parole voted despite being ineligible.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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News · CA
California makes Native American Day a paid holiday
Elections and votingThe governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Five races highlighted in California’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingCalifornia voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CO
Colorado’s 2026 election: Key races and voting history
Elections and votingColorado voters will elect a governor, a U.S. senator, eight U.S. House members and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CO
Colorado ballot measure campaigns raise more than $20 million
Elections and votingRoughly three dozen groups are funding campaigns over 14 statewide measures ahead of Colorado’s Nov. 3 election.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs faith and nonprofit security bills
Elections and votingThe California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4: What is known
Elections and votingThe measure is associated with 2026, but its official text, ballot status and election date have not been established.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NV
Nevada 2026 election listing has no races attached
Elections and votingThe Nevada election listing references key 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MI
Michigan 2026 overview names no specific races
Elections and votingThe Michigan election overview references 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 28, 2026
News · HI
Nor’easter, hurricanes affect East Coast and Hawaii
Elections and votingNew York and New Jersey prepared emergency declarations as a nor’easter hit the East Coast and hurricanes moved toward Hawaii.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · GA
Georgia 2026 Election Focus Includes Past Presidential Results
Elections and votingThe Georgia election overview pairs a 2026 focus with historical presidential results but does not identify a specific race or candidate.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · IN
Indiana governor announces I-69 ORX Section 3 completion
Elections and votingIndiana’s governor has announced that I-69 ORX Section 3 is complete, marking a specific milestone for the highway project.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor directs more state regulation of AI
Elections and votingThe governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · LA
Kennedy opposes U.S. troops in Iran, urges public address
Foreign policyThe Louisiana senator called for continued pressure on Iran and a clearer explanation of U.S. goals while opposing the deployment of American troops.
The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Court orders Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OK
Trump plans Oklahoma event focused on GOP midterm voters
Elections and votingTrump is set to hold an Oklahoma event aimed at rallying Republican voters around the midterm elections.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MO
How new Missouri maps could shape congressional elections
Elections and votingNew district boundaries could change which Missouri voters choose each U.S. House representative in future elections.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California gun-safety bill package
Public safetyThe new laws address firearm storage, protective orders, state reporting, youth cases, violence prevention and 3D-printed guns.
The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut’s 2026 elections: Offices and candidates
Elections and votingConnecticut voters will choose statewide officials and representatives for all five U.S. House districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Connecticut Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · TX
Harris County says 75,000 registrations went unprocessed
Elections and votingCounty officials attributed roughly 75,000 unprocessed voter registrations to an error involving Texas DPS.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · HI
Tokuda, Awa projected to win Hawaii U.S. House primaries
HousingNBC News projected Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa as their parties’ nominees in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · AK
Why ‘Lower 48’ is disputed in Alaska’s Senate contest
Elections and votingThe geographic label has become recurring political shorthand in Alaska’s U.S. Senate contest, but it does not establish a policy position.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · PA
Fetterman says Democratic Senate control is possible
Elections and votingPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Democrats could win Senate control in the midterms and deferred questions about his future until afterward.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 28, 2026
News · WA
Washington voters to review 9.9% tax on millionaires
Economy and jobsVoters will decide whether to keep or reject the income tax approved by the Washington Legislature.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OH
Jordan predicts Trump impeachment if House control changes
Elections and votingThe Ohio Republican said Democrats would impeach President Trump again if they win House control in the November midterm elections.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CO
Colorado governor voter guide: what voters should verify
Foreign policyColorado voters comparing choices for governor should confirm the ballot lineup and rely on documented candidate statements.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 28, 2026
News · GA
Ossoff’s faith draws focus in early 2028 discussion
Foreign policyStrategists see Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Jewish faith as a possible hurdle as Democrats debate Israel and the war in Gaza.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OH
Ohio GOP leaders urge Ramaswamy to stop using private jet
Foreign policyThe advice comes as rural Appalachian counties draw attention in the governor’s contest between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs six bills protecting LGBTQ Californians
EducationThe package addresses health-data privacy, veterans’ support, youth services, conversion therapy and access to HIV prevention drugs.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom Signs Military Force Authorization Bill
Foreign policySB 1354 sets authorization and accountability requirements for specific military forces coming to California from outside the state.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026