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News · NJ
The ruling marks a setback for New Jersey’s effort to expose firearm manufacturers to potentially bankrupting financial consequences.
News · NE
Nebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.
News · AK
The project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
News · NC
The ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
News · SD
South Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
Candidate profile · WY
Republican incumbent Mark Gordon is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Wyoming governor.
Race preview · VT
Republican incumbents Brian Collamore, Dave Weeks and Terry Williams are running in the contested Nov. 3 general election.
Race preview · SD
Republican incumbents David Kull and John Sjaarda are running in the contested District 2 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Luke Evslin is running in Hawaii House District 16, where the 2026 general election is not listed as contested.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in New Mexico.
Explainer · MT
Montana voters can prepare by checking election dates, registration details, their ballot and voting instructions before casting a ballot.
Explainer · ID
Idaho voters should verify election dates, ballot contents, registration rules and voting options before casting a 2026 general election ballot.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting options before the 2026 primary.
Explainer · DC
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District.
Race preview · CA
Julia Brownley, Chris Espinosa and Sonia DR Devgan-kacker are running in CA-26’s 2026 general election.
Explainer · AR
Arkansas voters should confirm key dates, registration details, voting options and their ballot before the 2026 general election.
Explainer · AK
A plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
News · MN
A first-in-the-nation ban and a federal lawsuit have made Minnesota central to the dispute over who regulates prediction markets.
News · TX
SpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
News · MI
A proposed Michigan bill would restrict how children and teenagers use electric bicycles, but it is not yet state law.
News · WY
The senator said momentum behind the CLARITY Act will not return this decade if the current opportunity passes.
News · KY
Legislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
News · CA
The new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
News · AZ
The Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
Explainer · RI
Rhode Island voters can use this guide to prepare for the 2026 general election and track essential voting information.
Candidate profile · PA
Naderah Griffin is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 U.S. House race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.
News · MI
A federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
News · VA
The act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
News · WA
The USS George Washington is deployed in the Middle East as U.S. forces prepare for possible combat involving Iran and allied groups.
News · KS
Kansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.