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News · MO
A renewed court order keeps Missouri’s gerrymandered district map in place for the midterms as the dispute moves toward the Supreme Court.
News · TX
The two states have introduced new rules for data centers, with their practical effects depending on each state’s final legal text and timeline.
Candidate profile · WY
Republican incumbent Kevin Campbell is running in the uncontested District 62 race in Wyoming’s 2026 general election.
Race preview · VT
Democratic incumbents Will Greer and Timothy Corcoran are running in the Bennington-2 State House general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Race preview · SD
Republican incumbents Tim Goodwin and Trish Ladner are running in the contested District 30 state House race.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Andrew Garrett is running in Hawaii State House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · NC
North Carolinians may submit comments as the State Board of Elections reviews 29 election-related rules.
News · NJ
Davenport announced a settlement in a lawsuit connected to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with the terms still unspecified.
News · MO
The Missouri attorney general’s orders give added state-level significance to a high court decision, with no election or candidate directly involved.
News · PA
A decades-old Western Pennsylvania case involving the killing of a 20-year-old woman has led to criminal charges.
News · NC
Voters will decide at least three statewide constitutional amendments, while many communities will also consider local taxes, bonds and other measures.
Race preview · ND
Jorin Johnson and Karen Grindberg are running in the contested District 41 State House election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · NM
Republican incumbent Jenifer Jones is running without an opponent in the 2026 general election for New Mexico House District 32.
News · OH
The state’s plan would connect Wright State and Wright-Patterson, with Ohio funding facilities and the federal government overseeing operations.
News · IL
The Sallee Hall facility will provide hands-on training for students preparing for careers in emergency management and public safety.
News · KS
Kansas will begin its announced 2027 concert schedule in Pensacola before additional Florida, Illinois and cruise appearances.
News · NV
Nevada Attorney General Ford announced a settlement in litigation involving the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.
News · CO
The November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
Candidate profile · NC
Owen Nicholas Carlson is running as an OE candidate in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Candidate profile · MT
Republican incumbent Curtis Schomer is running in Montana House District 48 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · MS
Lynn Fitch is identified as a Republican incumbent, with no particular race or election linked to this profile.
Candidate profile · MD
Jonathan White is a Democrat running for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · LA
Republican Dixon Mcmakin is among 15 candidates running for Louisiana’s 5th District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · IL
Republican John Goodman is among 34 candidates listed in Illinois’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
News · VA
Early voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
News · VA
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has enacted new state rules governing data centers, shifting attention to implementation and enforcement.
News · NJ
The federal government has ended its appeal of a ruling that blocked infrastructure funding cuts affecting New York and New Jersey.
News · OR
Oregon voters will not be asked to decide a measure concerning the criminalization of hunting and fishing.
News · CA
The signed legislation ratifies expanded gaming agreements between California and tribal governments.
News · WI
Fall election results could influence who makes later decisions about how Wisconsin elections are run.