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Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns Reaves’ conviction for killing an Indian River County deputy and is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
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News · HI
Honolulu Council seeks wider Red Hill groundwater tests
Elections and votingThe Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · LA
Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face criminal accusations connected to an alleged voting scheme involving a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG seeks easier phone-scam investigations
Elections and votingFlorida’s attorney general is proposing legislation designed to make investigations of suspected phone scammers easier.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AZ
House passes water bill backed by Rep. Crane
Elections and votingRep. Crane’s office says the House-passed measure includes provisions benefiting rural Arizona, but further federal action is required.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MT
Judge blocks AI ad law against Montana PAC
Elections and votingThe order stops Montana officials from applying the state’s AI campaign-ad restrictions to Dan Bartel and the Accountability in State Government PAC.
The Ballot Montana DeskSep 21, 2026
News · DE
Delaware renames enforcement division to include marijuana
Elections and votingThe governor signed legislation changing the name of a state enforcement division so its title expressly includes marijuana.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
California governor orders review of AI ‘kill switch’
Elections and votingThe governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · KY
ABC projects Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Elections and votingTrump-backed Gallrein defeated Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, ABC News projects, with official certification a separate step.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump says planned Washington arch would serve military role
Elections and votingTrump said the proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge would support drones, snipers and ammunition storage.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Dario Amodei’s plan for independent AI oversight
Elections and votingThe Anthropic co-founder wants outside evaluators to monitor advanced AI systems, with the testing laboratory METR offered as an example.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Nevada governor sets new data center development rules
Elections and votingA signed executive order establishes new state rules for data center development in Nevada.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns William Reaves Jr., who was convicted of killing an Indian River County deputy.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in deputy killing case
Elections and votingThe death warrant concerns a person sentenced to death for killing a Treasure Coast deputy and is not directly linked to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MO
Missouri governor orders safeguards for plate readers
Elections and votingThe governor ordered new protections for automatic license plate readers, with implementation details central to the policy’s effect.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Democrats with union backgrounds seek congressional gains
Elections and votingDemocrats who come from organized labor are pursuing congressional seats as their party seeks to regain control of Congress.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Governor signs California Voting Rights Act of 2026
Elections and votingSenator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
The Ballot California DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Dark Money Is an Issue in Hawaiʻi Congressional Race
Elections and votingThe district, candidates, spending groups and amounts connected to the dark-money concern have not been identified.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Cape Cod’s Sept. 1 primary results: What is confirmed
Elections and votingThe election item identifies final Cape Cod primary results from Sept. 1 but does not name the contests, candidates or vote totals.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Democratic control could bring inquiries, but none are set
Elections and votingA Meet the Press Post Game conversation raised the possibility of congressional investigations without identifying a formal plan.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs 13 election bills aimed at Trump interference
Elections and votingThe California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in deputy’s killing
Elections and votingThe governor signed a death warrant for the person who killed a Treasure Coast deputy, taking formal state action in the case.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump says planned arch could host drones and snipers
Elections and votingTrump described his planned arch as a security installation, using the same term he has applied to the new White House ballroom.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Barrasso rejects concern over White House press ban
Elections and votingThe Wyoming senator said Trump did not violate the Constitution by excluding reporters from three news organizations.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom announces California order regulating AI companies
Elections and votingGov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence companies in California.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump faces press-access dispute as midterms approach
Elections and votingRevoked White House access for several journalists has opened a First Amendment dispute after a difficult week of economic news for Trump.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
No Cascadia vote record yet for Sept. 14-18, 2026
Elections and votingThe dates in the proposed congressional vote review are still ahead, so no lawmaker-by-lawmaker record can be compiled yet.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs bills limiting election interference
Elections and votingThe California laws seek to restrict law enforcement interference with ballots and election administration before November.
The Ballot California DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump says CNN, Politico and MS NOW face White House ban
Elections and votingThe three outlets’ specific responses remain unclear as press advocates, elected Democrats and media and political critics object.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Federal page does not establish 2026 POW/MIA observance
Elections and votingThe linked Federal Register page is an access notice, not an official record setting details for the 2026 recognition day.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026