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News · MD

Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative aimed at combating child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 4, 2026

News · AL

Alabama data center law starts Oct. 1 amid bill questions

Elections and voting

The law takes effect Oct. 1 as attention turns to data center contracts, commission reviews and public access to the process.

The Ballot Alabama DeskOct 4, 2026

News · AZ

Prop. 144 targets Arizona’s early-voting rules

Elections and voting

The proposal would change Arizona’s early-voting rules, with its full effect determined by the measure’s legal text.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 4, 2026

News · IN

Rokita sues disciplinary officials over alleged retaliation

Elections and voting

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita alleges disciplinary officials retaliated against him because of political speech.

The Ballot Indiana DeskOct 4, 2026

News · TX

Oak View Group Sues Dallas Over Fair Park Contract

Elections and voting

Fair Park’s former private operator seeks more than, alleging Dallas failed to meet funding and other contractual commitments.

The Ballot Texas DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MN

DOJ announces voter fraud indictments in Minnesota

Elections and voting

The federal charges are not directly connected to a named candidate, political race or specific election.

The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 4, 2026

News · AZ

Arizona candidate residency questions remain unresolved

Elections and voting

Some Arizona candidates face questions about where they live, while the state’s residency rules remain difficult to enforce.

The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · OR

Oregon voting article lacks election-specific details

Elections and voting

The OPB item concerns voting in Oregon and mentions Washington but is not connected to a specific election, race or candidate.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · TN

Tennessee orders review after Pike survives execution attempt

Elections and voting

The governor ordered an outside review after death row inmate Christa Pike remained alive following an execution attempt.

The Ballot Tennessee DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MT

Montana 2026 election guide pairs races with past results

Elections and voting

An NBC News election guide groups Montana’s 2026 races with the state’s historical presidential election results.

The Ballot Montana News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · LA

Louisiana 2026 Election Races Await Specific Details

Elections and voting

The 2026 Louisiana election overview names no specific race, candidate or policy position while pairing the cycle with past presidential results.

The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MT

Montana court blocks mail voting law

Elections and voting

The ruling stops enforcement of a Montana law linked to thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year.

The Ballot Montana DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Scandals could matter more in close midterm contests

Elections and voting

High-profile scandals may shape several midterm races where a small change in support could affect the result.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

AI campaign deepfakes begin drawing legal threats

Elections and voting

Legal threats over AI-generated campaign media are raising questions about responsibility, remedies and how quickly disputes can be resolved.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · AZ

Congress passes bill to make Chiricahua a national park

Elections and voting

The measure would make Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s fourth national park if it receives final presidential approval.

The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · TN

Tennessee governor pauses executions, orders outside review

Elections and voting

All Tennessee executions are paused for the rest of the year while a third party conducts a review ordered by the governor.

The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · CA

California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills

Elections and voting

The three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.

The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro end campaigns before first round

Elections and voting

Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are concluding their campaigns as Brazil prepares for a first-round vote.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Local election campaigning intensifies across Taiwan

Elections and voting

Local campaigns are drawing increased attention across Taiwan without centering on a single named contest or candidate.

The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Trump’s red-state travel puts GOP midterm risks in focus

Elections and voting

David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discussed Trump’s campaign travel, Republican midterm vulnerabilities and the administration’s AI strategy.

The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

White House cites standards in defending outlet bans

Elections and voting

Justice Department lawyers say CNN, MS NOW and Politico failed to meet the president’s minimum standards of professionalism.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Pleasanton voters to choose mayor and two council seats

Elections and voting

Mayor Jack Balch faces Julie Testa as District 1 and District 3 voters choose replacements for departing councilmembers.

The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Hemp THC industry fights looming federal ban

Elections and voting

Congress voted to close a federal loophole that helped create a billion market for impairing products made from hemp.

The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Poll details do not settle Democratic path to Congress

Elections and voting

No named polling results or seat estimates establish whether Democrats can win control of Congress in the election.

The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026

News · NC

Trump says he is worried about Whatley in North Carolina

Elections and voting

Trump praised Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley but voiced concern as a Senate Republican super PAC canceled state reservations.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Wallace and Meuser compete for Pennsylvania’s 9th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Rachel Wallace is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser in the Nov. 3 election for a two-year House term.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · US

Lebanon-related presidential determinations revoked

Elections and voting

The Executive Office of the President published a one-page determination concerning earlier presidential determinations related to Lebanon.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026

Candidate profile · RI

Candidate profile: Alana DiMario

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbent Alana DiMario is running in Rhode Island Senate District 36 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskOct 3, 2026

Race preview · NY

Who is running in New York’s 5th House District

Elections and voting

Republicans Aaron Lee Cherry and Alexandria Foxworth are listed in the contested NY-5 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot New York DeskOct 3, 2026