Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Tyler Scott Farnsworth
Elections and votingDemocrat Tyler Scott Farnsworth is running for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Candidate profile · VA
Candidate profile: Jacob Roginsky in Virginia’s 7th District
Elections and votingRepublican Jacob Roginsky is among 18 candidates listed in Virginia’s 2026 race for the 7th Congressional District.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · TN
William Davis Wicker candidate profile for Tennessee's 8th
Elections and votingWilliam Davis Wicker is a Democrat running in Tennessee’s contested 8th Congressional District election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Ryan Pearson in Rhode Island Senate District 19
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Ryan Pearson is running in Rhode Island Senate District 19 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Josh Williams in Ohio’s 9th District
Elections and votingRepublican Josh Williams is among 10 candidates listed for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District general election in 2026.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
Florida Democrats’ November chances depend on each race
Elections and votingRepublican dominance shapes Florida’s political landscape, but it does not decide November contests before voters cast ballots.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 28, 2026
News · TX
Fetterman misspeaks about party at Texas Tribune Festival
Elections and votingThe Pennsylvania senator drew laughter after calling himself a Republican, then reaffirmed that he remains a Democrat.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · WY
J.R. Riggins: Wyoming House District 59 candidate
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent J.R. Riggins is the only listed candidate in Wyoming House District 59 for the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two incumbents run in South Dakota House District 25
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Jon Hansen and Les Heinemann are running in the contested District 25 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Amy Perruso
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Amy Perruso is running for Hawaii House District 46 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · PR
Candidate profile: Lisie Burgos
Elections and votingLisie Burgos, a Proyecto Dignidad incumbent, is running for an at-large seat in the Puerto Rico House in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Puerto Rico Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Race preview · ND
Two Republican incumbents run in House District 6
Elections and votingDan Vollmer and Dick Anderson, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s District 6 general election.
The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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
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