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Key races in New Hampshire’s 2026 election
Elections and votingVoters will choose a U.S. senator, two U.S. House members and a governor on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Hampshire Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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News · KY
Kentucky’s 2026 election includes Senate and six House races
Elections and votingKentucky voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs legislation supporting Native Americans
Elections and votingThe governor signed legislation that California describes as supporting Native American communities across the state.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · SC
Trafalgar poll puts Graham, Andrews one point apart
Elections and votingA Trafalgar Group survey finds Darline Graham one point ahead of Annie Andrews in South Carolina’s Senate contest.
The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NC
Appeals court keeps elections appointments with auditor
Elections and votingA divided state appeals panel upheld a 2024 law moving elections-board appointment authority from the governor to the state auditor.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 27, 2026
News · ID
Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri House map
Elections and votingThe court action concerns Missouri’s congressional district boundaries and is not tied to a named candidate race.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania senator outlines hemp cannabinoid rules
Elections and votingThe plan would restrict hemp cannabinoid sales to adults 21 and older while adding testing and registration requirements.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California court says sheriff violated law in ballot seizure
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court found that a sheriff’s seizure of ballots violated state election law.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law and other measures intended to strengthen California’s response to DUI offenses.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia launches Dolly Days Read-a-Thon for children
Elections and votingWest Virginia has announced Dolly Days, a read-a-thon centered on children and reading.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MN
What Minnesota voters will decide in the 2026 election
Elections and votingMinnesota’s Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, all eight U.S. House seats and four statewide offices.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · IA
Iowa 2026 page pairs races with presidential history
Elections and votingThe Iowa election page combines a broad look at 2026 races with historical presidential results but identifies no specific contest or candidate.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders AI safety rules for state government
Elections and votingOregon’s governor has directed state government to follow new safety standards for artificial intelligence.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California Supreme Court orders seized ballots returned
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed that seized ballots be returned, changing who has custody of the election materials.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
On Sept. 25, 1961, Nelson signs Wisconsin seatbelt bill
Elections and votingGov. Gaylord Nelson signed a bill requiring all 1962 cars produced in Wisconsin to come equipped with seatbelts.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
2026 Campaign Signs Appear on Rover Boulevard
Elections and votingCampaign signs are emerging along Rover Boulevard in White Rock as political activity for the 2026 season becomes more visible.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NY
House Democrats plan broad Trump oversight
Elections and votingDemocrats are preparing wide-ranging House oversight of the Trump administration, with impeachment remaining one possible course.
The Ballot New York DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MO
New Missouri maps could reshape congressional districts
Elections and votingBoundary changes could place some Missouri voters in different U.S. House districts for future elections.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs Braun’s Law and DUI bill package
Elections and votingBraun’s Law is part of a group of signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s response to DUI offenders.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders additional AI regulation
Elections and votingThe governor has directed Oregon to increase oversight of artificial intelligence, with the scope and implementation still to be defined.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TX
Houston City Council passes campaign finance ordinance
Elections and votingThe council approved a municipal campaign finance measure that is not tied to a specific election, race or candidate.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts newborn home visits draw radio scrutiny
Elections and votingKIRO hosts questioned a Massachusetts home-visit initiative involving newborns, focusing attention on consent, privacy and oversight.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Ocasio-Cortez shifts focus from 2028 talk to 2026
Elections and votingOcasio-Cortez played down speculation about 2028 and directed attention toward the elections scheduled for 2026.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MA
Healey announces free MBTA pilot for qualifying seniors
Elections and votingThe Massachusetts pilot would provide free MBTA service to seniors who meet its eligibility requirements.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressman seeks warrant rule for Flock data
Elections and votingThe proposal would require a warrant for access to data from Flock cameras, adding judicial review before covered searches could occur.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · DE
Delaware justices hear Fenwick Island entity-voting appeal
Elections and votingThe Delaware Supreme Court heard an appeal over whether legal entities may vote in Fenwick Island municipal elections.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
What Virginia voters will decide in the 2026 elections
Elections and votingVirginia’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate race and elections in all 11 U.S. House districts.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AZ
Epstein-linked donor gave to Arizona congressman before release
Elections and votingPhoenix New Times reported that a person it called an Epstein enabler contributed to an Arizona congressman before related files were released.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Trump invokes national security to defend White House media ban
Elections and votingTrump first tied the exclusion of three news organizations to their reporting, then added national security as a justification days later.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NY
What the 2026 Senate Polls Listing Establishes
Elections and votingThe New York Times title points to 2026 Senate polling but does not identify a specific contest, candidate matchup or result.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 27, 2026