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Iowa PBS sets debate dates for major Iowa races
Elections and votingThe public broadcaster announced debate dates for Iowa governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate contests.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 13, 2026
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News · FL
Trump proposes a NASA-led United States Space Academy
Elections and votingTrump’s proposal calls for a national space academy with NASA in the lead, but creating it would require a formal structure and operating plan.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · AK
Alaska approves baby boxes in Safe Haven expansion
Elections and votingAlaska has approved the use of baby boxes through a bill expanding the state’s Safe Haven policy.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 13, 2026
News · AK
Alaska primary points to possible 2027 coalitions
Elections and votingPrimary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MD
Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns
Economy and jobsMaryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey is considering a temporary spending measure as the House reconvenes in Washington this week.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
News · MD
Ivey discusses House agenda as lawmakers return
Economy and jobsMaryland Rep. Glenn Ivey joins NPR’s A Martinez to discuss the House’s return and a stopgap spending bill on its agenda.
The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 31, 2026
Candidate profile · IL
Nathan E MR Billips: Illinois 7th District candidate
Elections and votingIndependent Nathan E MR Billips is running for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 7th District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskAug 30, 2026
Candidate profile · WY
Candidate profile: Billy Arthur Benavidez
Elections and votingDemocrat Billy Arthur Benavidez is running in Wyoming’s contested 2026 general election for U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskAug 27, 2026
News · OK
Aluminum smelter enters Oklahoma GOP governor runoff
Elections and votingA billion smelter proposal backed by President Trump has become a dividing issue among Oklahoma Republicans during the governor runoff.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskAug 24, 2026