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What to know about Illinois’ 2026 elections
Elections and votingIllinois voters will choose a U.S. senator, governor and other statewide and congressional officeholders on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 29, 2026
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News · MO
Supreme Court orders Missouri to use its 2022 map
Elections and votingMissouri Republican officials objected on X after the Supreme Court kept the state's 2022 map in place instead of the 2025 HB 1 plan.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court Keeps Missouri’s 2022 Congressional Map
Elections and votingThe unanimous order settles which congressional districts Missouri voters will use in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Mixed political mood in Speaker Johnson’s GOP district
Elections and votingViews of the party in power are not uniform in GOP Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, but the development is not tied to a specific race.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania proposal sets options for closed digital games
Elections and votingPublishers ending access to a digital game would have to preserve play or issue a refund of at least 25%.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
Arizona Lawmaker Seeks Federal Help for English Services
Elections and votingAn Arizona lawmaker has proposed increasing federal support for services that help people gain English fluency.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots taken into custody.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Ocasio-Cortez shifts focus from 2028 talk to 2026
Elections and votingAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez played down speculation about 2028 and emphasized the elections scheduled for 2026.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · VA
Virginia lawmakers warn higher marijuana fines deepen disparities
Elections and votingLawmakers raised concerns that larger fines for public marijuana use would worsen unequal outcomes among racial groups.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Trump lowers vehicle fuel-efficiency standard
Elections and votingThe administration cut the 2031 fleet-average target from 50.4 miles per gallon to 34.9 miles per gallon.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
A Democratic Congress Would Not Make Impeachment Automatic
Elections and votingWinning the midterms would give Democrats new authority in Congress, but a third Trump impeachment would require separate action in the House.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
AI data centers become a focus of 2026 campaign ads
Elections and votingHundreds of campaigns are using digital ads to raise concerns about data centers, utility costs and oversight of AI infrastructure.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
No Leader Identified in 2026 Congressional Races
Elections and votingNo candidate or party can be called ahead without a defined contest, polling figures or election results.
The Ballot New York DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs bill framed as contrast with Trump
Elections and votingThe governor approved a state measure described as a counterpoint to Trump, turning the proposal into California law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs marijuana policy bills
Elections and votingThe new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
No Specific Election Is Tied to Congress Voting Claim
Elections and votingA broad question about whether voters can lose control of Congress is not linked to a named race, candidate, election or official action.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate set for final votes before elections
Elections and votingThe Senate will take its last votes before the elections this week, marking a pause in the chamber’s voting schedule.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Ocasio-Cortez weighs presidential or Senate run in 2028
Elections and votingThe New York representative says she may decide after the 2026 midterms, while Sen. Chuck Schumer has not announced his 2028 plans.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Food safety concerns enter the midterm election debate
Elections and votingA record cyclospora outbreak, major recalls and falling public confidence are drawing food oversight into midterm politics.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · MT
Jamie Isaly seeks reelection in Montana House District 58
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Jamie Isaly is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Montana House District 58.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · MS
Candidate profile: Joseph Thomas
Elections and votingJoseph Thomas is a Democratic incumbent, but no race or election is directly linked to his profile.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · MO
Candidate profile: Bethany Mann in Missouri’s 3rd District
Elections and votingDemocrat Bethany Mann is one of nine candidates in Missouri’s 2026 race for the 3rd Congressional District.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MS
What to know about Mississippi’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMississippi voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests in all four congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 28, 2026
News · AK
‘Lower 48’ becomes a fault line in Alaska Senate contest
Elections and votingThe phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · ME
Candidate profile: Chellie M Pingree in Maine’s 1st District
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Chellie M Pingree is one of seven candidates in Maine’s contested 1st District race.
The Ballot Maine DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · LA
Julie Cathryn Emerson enters Louisiana’s 2026 Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican Julie Cathryn Emerson is among 21 candidates listed for Louisiana’s Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · KY
Candidate profile: Bowman J Jay in Kentucky’s 6th District
Elections and votingBowman J Jay, listed with the designation NNE, is running in Kentucky’s contested 6th District U.S. House election.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · ID
Candidate profile: Ben Toews for Idaho Senate District 4
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Ben Toews is running in Idaho Senate District 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Kam Smith in Delaware House District 15
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Kam Smith is running in Delaware House District 15 in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
Explainer · DC
Voter guide: District of Columbia 2026 general election
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm registration, ballot and voting details before participating in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 28, 2026