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Iowa governor signs higher incentive cap for steel plant
Economy and jobsThe new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · CA
California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills
Elections and votingThe three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Rubio measure targeting court abuse
Foreign policyGov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Susan Rubio’s legislation aimed at stopping abusers from using courts against survivors.
The Ballot California DeskOct 4, 2026
News · AL
Trump holds Alabama rally focused on midterm enthusiasm
Energy and environmentThe president’s rally comes as Republicans voice concern about control of Congress and voters face high costs and gas prices.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs VPP, balcony solar bills; vetoes another
Energy and environmentCalifornia’s governor approved bills on virtual power plants and balcony solar but rejected separate community solar legislation.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · NC
Trump says he is worried about Whatley in North Carolina
Elections and votingTrump praised Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley but voiced concern as a Senate Republican super PAC canceled state reservations.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Alana DiMario
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Alana DiMario is running in Rhode Island Senate District 36 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 3, 2026
Race preview · NY
Who is running in New York’s 5th House District
Elections and votingRepublicans Aaron Lee Cherry and Alexandria Foxworth are listed in the contested NY-5 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New York DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · NV
Candidate profile: Terrill Robinson in Nevada’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Terrill Robinson is running for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in a contested 2026 race.
The Ballot Nevada DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · WY
Candidate profile: Steve Harshman for Wyoming House 37
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Steve Harshman is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Wyoming House District 37.
The Ballot Wyoming News DeskOct 3, 2026
Race preview · VT
Oliver and Walker in contested Franklin-4 House race
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Tom Oliver and Matt Walker are running in Franklin-4 in Vermont’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskOct 3, 2026
Race preview · SD
South Dakota House District 3 race preview
Elections and votingRepublican incumbents Brandei Schaefbauer and Al Novstrup are running in the contested District 3 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Darius Kila in Hawaii House District 44
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Darius Kila is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Hawaii House District 44.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · PR
Candidate profile: Nelie Lebrón Robles
Elections and votingLebrón Robles is a PIP incumbent in the contested 2026 race for Puerto Rico State House District At-Large.
The Ballot Puerto Rico DeskOct 3, 2026
Race preview · ND
Two incumbents listed in North Dakota House District 3 race
Elections and votingRepublicans Jeff Hoverson and Lori VanWinkle are the listed candidates for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · NM
Candidate profile: Janelle Anyanonu
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Janelle Anyanonu is running in New Mexico House District 19 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot New Mexico DeskOct 3, 2026
Race preview · NH
Eight incumbents run in Rockingham 25 House race
Elections and votingEight Republican incumbents are running in the contested Rockingham 25 State House race in New Hampshire’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot New Hampshire Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · NE
Candidate profile: Joe Kelly
Elections and votingJoe Kelly is a Republican incumbent with no directly linked race, biography, policy positions or campaign finance totals on file.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Candidate profile: Paul Fielder
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Paul Fielder is running in Montana House District 14 in an uncontested 2026 general election race.
The Ballot Montana News DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Dean Kirby
Elections and votingDean Kirby is listed as a Republican incumbent, but no race, election, policy position or campaign finance figures are attached to the entry.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
California limits use of AI in employee dismissals
Elections and votingA new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia governor announces state park funding
Elections and votingBlennerhassett Island is among the state parks included in a funding announcement from West Virginia’s governor.
The Ballot Virginia DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California SB 690 on pen-register claims
Elections and votingThe new California law changes the legal landscape for lawsuits involving pen registers, without a directly linked election or candidate race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NY
New York approves electric lawn equipment rebates
Elections and votingThe state program will offer rebates for electric lawn equipment to landscapers and municipalities.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax pause into law
Economy and jobsThe governor has approved an Ohio gas tax measure that creates a temporary 90-day pause.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee senator sues over Jan. 6 phone records
Foreign policyA Tennessee senator has taken a dispute over the seizure of phone records connected to Jan. 6 to court.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DE
Delaware governor vetoes emergency powers bill
Elections and votingThe governor rejected a state of emergency measure whose proposed rules would not have applied to him.
The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · MI
Candidate profile: George Adams in Michigan’s 10th District
Elections and votingDemocrat George Adams is running in the contested 2026 U.S. House election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskOct 3, 2026
Explainer · ME
Voter guide: Maine’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for reviewing the ballot, confirming registration and preparing to vote in Maine’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · KS
Nick Hoheisel profile: Kansas House District 97
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Nick Hoheisel is running for Kansas House District 97 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Kansas DeskOct 3, 2026