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Supreme Court blocks Trump move targeting mail voting
Elections and votingNewsom called the ruling a California-backed victory after the Supreme Court stopped a Trump action aimed at vote-by-mail.
The Ballot California DeskSep 15, 2026
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News · AZ
Arizona Clean Elections Faces Lawsuit Over Campaign Claims
Elections and votingA lawsuit alleges Arizona Clean Elections pressured candidates to suspend their campaigns; the claim has not been decided by a court.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts AG seeks collection ban against debt buyer
Elections and votingA proposed consent judgment would permanently prevent a debt buyer from conducting collection activity if the court enters the order.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor proposes Dolly Parton airport name
Elections and votingThe proposal would rename Nashville International Airport to honor Tennessee entertainer Dolly Parton.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TN
Gov. Lee announces Tennessee judicial appointments
Elections and votingThe governor announced appointments to judicial roles in a state government notice published through TN.gov.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs first responder protection bill
Elections and votingThe governor approved an Ohio bill intended to strengthen first responders’ work and protections.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · IA
Distribution of Iowa Meta Settlement Funds Announced
Elections and votingAn announcement addresses the distribution of Iowa funds from a settlement involving Meta, with no election or candidate directly connected.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
Parrish Classic awards four UNT Dallas scholarships
Elections and votingStudents from Duncanville and DeSoto received four UNT Dallas scholarships through the football event.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · HI
Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe justices would not allow the Postal Service to impose a disputed restriction on ballots sent through the mail.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service restrict mail ballots, denying Trump the result he sought.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MI
Environmental group sues Michigan over Copperwood funding
Elections and votingThe legal challenge concerns in Michigan funding for the Copperwood Mine project.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
Virginia law lets legislator-lawyers delay court cases
Elections and votingThe law requires many court proceedings to be postponed when they conflict with General Assembly sessions or legislative meetings.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 15, 2026
News · VA
NextEra, Dominion tie Richmond tower plan to merger approval
Elections and votingThe companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Maryland appeals court denies Baltimore’s bid for pause
Elections and votingThe court declined to halt a lawsuit involving Baltimore’s inspector general while legal proceedings continue.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska high court upholds medical cannabis vote
Elections and votingThe Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders
Elections and votingThe proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska Supreme Court leaves medical cannabis laws intact
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 15, 2026
News · CO
Colorado mail voting unchanged after Supreme Court ruling
Elections and votingThe U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on a Trump order does not change Colorado’s existing mail-voting system.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NE
Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed
Elections and votingNebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AK
Alaska artist designs 2026 election pamphlet covers
Elections and votingThe project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · MD
Maryland court denies Baltimore bid to halt legal process
Elections and votingBaltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
News · NC
Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot plan amid NC rally
Elections and votingThe ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · SD
Johnson, Jackley split on timing of mail ballot rules
Elections and votingSouth Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 15, 2026
News · TX
SpaceX sues Texas AG, Grimes County over records requests
Elections and votingSpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KY
Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law
Elections and votingLegislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs online child safety bills
Elections and votingThe new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
The Ballot California DeskSep 14, 2026
News · AZ
Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Bills Honoring Charlie Kirk
Elections and votingThe Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MI
Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant
Elections and votingA federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs Woody Williams monument act
Elections and votingThe act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 14, 2026