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News · NJ

New Jersey attorney general announces synthetic kratom ban

Elections and voting

The state action targets synthetic kratom and is not directly connected to a New Jersey election or candidate.

The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MN

Minnesota opens review of HealthPartners-Essentia proposal

Elections and voting

The Minnesota Attorney General has started a public review of the proposed merger between HealthPartners and Essentia.

The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 30, 2026

News · MI

Recall petition targeting Michigan clerk approved

Elections and voting

The petition concerns an accusation that a Michigan clerk canceled voter registrations, but approval does not establish that claim as fact.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · DE

Judge candidate says county fair blocked free speech

Elections and voting

A candidate for judge says the Delaware County Fair interfered with free speech rights, but the claim itself is not a legal finding.

The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Candidate profile: Alex Holladay for Arkansas House District 70

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Alex Holladay is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Arkansas House District 70.

The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · UT

Lee blocks approval rule for Kennedy Center demolition

Elections and voting

The bipartisan effort would have required Congress to approve any Trump administration demolition of the Kennedy Center.

The Ballot Utah DeskSep 30, 2026

News · WI

Three amendments will go before Wisconsin voters this fall

Elections and voting

The measures address government equity policies, the governor’s partial veto authority and closures of places of worship during health emergencies.

The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Neal Foster: Alaska House District 39 candidate profile

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Neal Foster is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Alaska House District 39.

The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · WV

Candidate profile: Bryan Smith in House District 73

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Bryan Smith is the only candidate listed in West Virginia’s 2026 House District 73 race.

The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 30, 2026

Race preview · WA

Four candidates enter Washington’s 6th District race

Elections and voting

Emily Randall faces Parker Sutton Brophy, Leon Lawson and Teresa Fox in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · UT

Candidate profile: Steven Merrill in Utah’s 3rd District

Elections and voting

Democrat Steven Merrill is listed in the contested U.S. House race in Utah’s 3rd District for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Ana Quezada

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Ana Quezada is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 2.

The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

News · AZ

Review Finds 8 Noncitizen Voters in Maricopa Since 2012

Elections and voting

An examination of more than 200 names identified eight noncitizens who voted in Maricopa County at some point since 2012.

The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · LA

What to know about Louisiana’s 2026 elections

Elections and voting

Louisiana voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3.

The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · VT

Burlington lieutenant resigned during investigation

Elections and voting

A Burlington lieutenant was under investigation when he resigned, separating the personnel process from his departure.

The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

News · SC

What to know about South Carolina’s 2026 elections

Elections and voting

South Carolina voters will choose a governor, secretary of state, attorney general and representatives for all seven U.S. House districts.

The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · NJ

2026 New Jersey elections: Senate and House races

Elections and voting

New Jersey voters will elect one U.S. senator and representatives from all 12 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · MT

Greg Kmetz running in Montana House District 36

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Greg Kmetz is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Montana House District 36.

The Ballot Montana DeskSep 29, 2026

News · OK

I-40 infrastructure approved near possible Buc-ee’s site

Elections and voting

The approval advances infrastructure for an Oklahoma City location under consideration for Buc-ee’s, but it does not confirm a store.

The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 29, 2026

News · FL

Jury selection begins in Haitian American pastor's trial

Elections and voting

Christian Emmanuel Sanon faces a conspiracy trial tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 29, 2026

Explainer · MS

Voter guide: Mississippi 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Mississippi voters should confirm election dates, registration status, voting rules and their local ballot before participating in 2026.

The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

Explainer · ID

Voter guide: Idaho’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

Idaho voters should confirm election dates, registration rules, ballot contents and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.

The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 29, 2026

News · US

2026 Midterm Update Has No Specific Race or Result

Elections and voting

The national midterm update is not connected to a named election, candidate matchup or vote result.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026

News · US

Harris joins El-Sayed for campaign appearance in Detroit

Elections and voting

The joint Detroit appearance emphasized Democratic unity, while WSWS argued that concern over Gaza was pushed aside.

The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · DE

Candidate profile: Kevin Hensley in Delaware House District 9

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Kevin Hensley is running in Delaware’s uncontested 2026 general election for House District 9.

The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · AR

Mark McElroy runs unopposed for Arkansas House District 62

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Mark McElroy is the only listed candidate for Arkansas House District 62 in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · AK

Mike Prax profile: Alaska House District 33

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Mike Prax is running in Alaska House District 33 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

Explainer · WV

West Virginia 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

West Virginia voters should confirm their registration, review their ballot and verify voting instructions before the 2026 general election.

The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

Candidate profile · TX

Candidate profile: Michael Swanson

Elections and voting

Michael Swanson is a Democrat in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Texas DeskSep 29, 2026

Explainer · RI

Voter guide: Rhode Island’s 2026 general election

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for tracking election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Rhode Island.

The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskSep 29, 2026