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Race preview · WV

U.S. House District 1 race preview

Elections and voting

Eight candidates, including incumbent Carol Devine Miller, are in the field for West Virginia’s 2026 District 1 U.S. House race.

The Ballot West Virginia DeskAug 23, 2026

Race preview · NY

Who is running in New York’s 12th District House race

Elections and voting

Twelve candidates—10 Democrats and two Republicans—are running in NY-12 ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot New York News DeskAug 23, 2026

Race preview · MD

Who is running in Maryland’s 5th District House race

Elections and voting

Twenty-three candidates are in the MD-5 contest, including Democratic incumbent Steny Hoyer.

The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 23, 2026

Candidate profile · CA

Stephen Clemons, candidate for California’s 48th District

Elections and voting

Clemons is one of eight candidates listed in the contested 2026 general election for California’s 48th Congressional District.

The Ballot California News DeskAug 22, 2026

News · IL

Change and spending shape Illinois Democratic primaries

Elections and voting

Illinois’ Democratic primary contests are drawing attention to generational change and the role of campaign spending.

The Ballot Illinois DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Donalds left House campaign active during governor run

Elections and voting

Donalds kept his House re-election campaign open while pursuing the governor’s office, leaving both campaign efforts in place at the same time.

The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 21, 2026

News · US

FLIPR Frames a 2026 Midterm Election Forecast

Elections and voting

Silver Bulletin’s FLIPR forecast addresses the 2026 midterms without naming a specific contest, candidate or projected winner.

The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Polling firm faces data claim over Florida primary

Elections and voting

A polling firm is facing criticism over an allegation that it falsified data connected to a Florida primary.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 21, 2026

News · NY

House and Senate Race Tracker Has No Single Contest in Focus

Elections and voting

The New York Times is tracking competitive congressional contests, but this development is not tied to one race, election or candidate.

The Ballot New York DeskAug 21, 2026

News · FL

Florida primary takeaways lack supporting details

Elections and voting

A Google News item references three takeaways from a Florida primary and a Senate surprise but does not identify the election, candidates, results or takeaways.

The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 21, 2026

News · AZ

New poll places Hobbs ahead of Biggs in Arizona governor race

Elections and voting

FOX 10 Phoenix reports that Hobbs leads Biggs in a new poll of Arizona’s 2026 governor’s race. The station has not published the candidates’ results or key methodological details.

The Ballot Arizona News DeskAug 21, 2026

News · PA

Governor’s race could shape Pennsylvania election policy

Elections and voting

Pennsylvania’s next governor could influence how the state runs elections, though no specific policy change or candidate position has been identified.

The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Florida congressional primary winners not provided in source

Elections and voting

Florida’s U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary winners cannot be identified because the election date, candidates, race results, vote totals and certified outcomes are unspecified.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026

Candidate profile · NJ

Candidate profile: Matthew Mark Adams in New Jersey

Elections and voting

Matthew Mark Adams is a Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in 2026. Campaign finance records list $88,011.10 raised and $86,519.12 spent. No biography, policy positions or cash-on-hand amount is listed for Adams.

The Ballot New Jersey News DeskAug 20, 2026

Candidate profile · NJ

Candidate profile: Michael Misseri for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Official records list Michael Misseri as an ASO candidate in New Jersey’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.

The Ballot New Jersey Policy DeskAug 20, 2026

News · ME

No Maine Senate poll figures available in supplied 2026 report

Elections and voting

A Google News listing about 2026 Maine Senate polling contains no poll results, candidate names or election record.

The Ballot Maine DeskAug 20, 2026

Candidate profile · NJ

Candidate profile: Cory A. Booker

Elections and voting

Cory A. Booker is the Democratic incumbent in New Jersey’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election. No biography, policy positions or cash-on-hand figure is on file for him.

The Ballot New Jersey DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win

Elections and voting

NPR Politics spoke with Angie Nixon about organizing her Florida U.S. Senate primary campaign while facing a large spending disadvantage.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026

News · FL

Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win

Elections and voting

Nixon won a Florida U.S. Senate primary after relying on grassroots organizing while facing a major spending disadvantage.

The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026

News · PA

Democrats claim victory in tight Pennsylvania House election

Elections and voting

A Democratic victory claim has been reported, but the supplied information does not include candidates, vote totals or certification details.

The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskAug 20, 2026