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News · IA

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over 2024 Iowa poll

Elections and voting

The case followed Trump’s claims that an Iowa poll was inaccurate and deliberately designed to hurt him politically.

The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Candidate profile: Donavon Hawk in House District 72

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Donavon Hawk is running in Montana State House District 72 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Montana Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · MS

Candidate profile: Brice Wiggins

Elections and voting

Brice Wiggins is listed as a Republican incumbent, but no race or election is directly connected with this candidate profile.

The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Terry Antonio Mr. II Jackson

Elections and voting

Jackson is one of 23 candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 5th Congressional District race in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · LA

Candidate profile: Nicholas S. Albares

Elections and voting

Nicholas S. Albares is a Democrat in Louisiana’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · ID

Candidate profile: Carrie Semmelroth

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Carrie Semmelroth is running in Idaho’s 2026 general election for state Senate District 17.

The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · IA

Candidate profile: Jermaine Decker in Iowa’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Decker, listed with the affiliation UN, is running for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · OH

Ohio Attorney General’s Office to Upgrade Biometric Platform

Elections and voting

NEC announced that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will move to the Integra-ID 7 biometric platform through a software-as-a-service model.

The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · TX

Abbott pauses Texas data center permits for grid audit

Elections and voting

Texas will stop issuing state permits for data centers until an audit of the power grid is complete.

The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · ND

Wrigley announces F5 Project self-lending settlement

Elections and voting

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced an agreement with F5 Project leaders tied to a self-lending investigation.

The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · CT

Bolton, Tong projected to win Connecticut AG primaries

Housing

John Bolton and incumbent William Tong were projected as their parties’ Connecticut attorney general primary winners in uncontested races.

The Ballot Connecticut News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · WI

Toney, Kaul projected to advance in Wisconsin AG race

Housing

Eric Toney and Josh Kaul were projected as their parties’ Wisconsin attorney general nominees in uncontested primaries.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 24, 2026

News · CA

Why California Declared an El Niño State of Emergency

Energy and environment

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order allows California to prepare resources, personnel and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.

The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MO

Missouri map dispute reaches Supreme Court for third time

Elections and voting

The justices are again considering Missouri’s congressional boundaries after an appeals court ordered the state to use a Trump-backed map.

The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MT

Montana court puts Butte data center measure on ballot

Elections and voting

A temporary Montana Supreme Court order places the proposal before Butte-Silver Bow voters while an appeal continues.

The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 24, 2026

Race preview · DE

Stephanie Bolden is sole candidate in House District 2

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Stephanie Bolden is running without a listed opponent in Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MA

Healey proposes two-month pause on Massachusetts gas tax

Economy and jobs

Healey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · VA

Virginia joins opposition to proposed Medicaid rule

Health care

Attorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.

The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MD

Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections

Economy and jobs

The plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026

News · VA

Spanberger calls for more state oversight of A.I. data centers

Energy and environment

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said states should take a greater role in regulating A.I. data centers.

The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 24, 2026

News · NC

Ex-bodyguard charged over damage to former senator’s home

Foreign policy

The charge concerns damage to a former senator’s Arizona home and is separate from a North Carolina lawsuit involving the senator.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MA

Massachusetts man sentenced for threats against Randy Fine

Public safety

Edwin Guerrero received nine years and 11 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening Rep. Randy Fine and his children.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 24, 2026

News · CT

Lumaj, Thomas projected to win Connecticut primaries

Housing

Peter Lumaj and Stephanie Thomas were projected to win uncontested 2026 primaries for Connecticut secretary of the state.

The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 24, 2026

News · VA

Spanberger Calls for State Rules on Virginia Data Centers

Energy and environment

Gov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.

The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · ND

Armstrong announces North Dakota workforce consolidation

Elections and voting

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced a workforce consolidation and addressed caller concerns during a WDAY Radio appearance.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 24, 2026

News · GA

Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again

Economy and jobs

Area Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.

The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026

News · OH

Ohio lawmakers may return for 90-day gas tax suspension

Economy and jobs

Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan could bring Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus next week to consider temporarily suspending the state gas tax.

The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MN

Tad Jude, Steve Simon projected to win Minnesota primaries

Housing

NBC News projected Tad Jude to win the Republican primary and Steve Simon to win the uncontested Democratic primary for secretary of state.

The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MD

Maryland redistricting question reaches November ballot

Elections and voting

Question 3 would ease constitutional limits on congressional maps but would not change districts for the 2026 midterm election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

News · KS

KBI releases identity of man found dead at Kansas school

Education

The state investigative agency identified the man found dead Tuesday at a school in southeast Kansas.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 24, 2026