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New York approves electric lawn equipment rebates
Elections and votingThe state program will offer rebates for electric lawn equipment to landscapers and municipalities.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · DE
Delaware governor vetoes emergency powers bill
Elections and votingThe governor rejected a state of emergency measure whose proposed rules would not have applied to him.
The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee cancels executions after failed Pike injection
Elections and votingThe state canceled executions after officials were unable to execute Christa Pike by lethal injection.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
No winner yet in the 2026 House and Senate elections
Elections and votingThe 2026 midterms have no established winner, and control of the House and Senate remains unsettled.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
2026 preview: 18th Legislative District
Elections and votingThe 18th Legislative District is identified for 2026, but no specific contest or candidate field has been established.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WA
How King County handles overseas midterm ballots
Elections and votingMilitary and overseas ballots are reaching King County by mail and email as the Pentagon sets aside a day for service members to vote.
The Ballot Washington News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ examines the reach of Elon Musk’s power
Elections and votingGibney discusses a documentary tracing Elon Musk’s influence across government, artificial intelligence, space, transportation and robotics.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Republican Senate group shifts ad spending to Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund ended future North Carolina ads, started a Kansas effort and kept its Georgia spending in place.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MD
Scott seeks to limit inspector general’s access to records
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 3, 2026
News · ID
Idaho expands federal partnership on forest management
Elections and votingGov. Little commented on a broader state-federal effort intended to speed forest management work across Idaho.
The Ballot Idaho Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts voting proposal raises competition question
Elections and votingA proposed voting change has prompted debate over whether Republican candidates could compete more effectively in Massachusetts.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
Federal appeals court grants hearing in S.D. ballot case
Elections and votingAttorney General Jackley says a federal appeals court will hear a dispute involving a South Dakota ballot question.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · IL
Chicago council approves higher vote threshold for new debt
Elections and votingThe measure would require support from three-fifths of the 50-member City Council before Chicago could approve new borrowing.
The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Congress changes cash payments with Common Cents Act
Elections and votingThe bipartisan congressional measure changes cash-payment policy as part of an effort to reduce government waste.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
US, Australia close Brazil diplomatic services before vote
Elections and votingBoth governments cited security concerns for closures announced Friday, two days before Brazilians were scheduled to vote.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Congressional control turns on a group of midterm races
Elections and votingA national map highlights the congressional contests whose combined results will determine control of Congress.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
House Republicans set four-part message for final midterm push
Elections and votingA leadership memo tells House Republicans to emphasize the border, government spending, the economy and public safety before the November midterms.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Senate’s final week before midterms, captured in photos
Elections and votingImages from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 show senators, a Judiciary Committee hearing and activity around the Capitol.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Miami judge rejects federal ban in noncitizen voting case
Elections and votingThe judge found the federal restriction at issue in the Miami case unconstitutional, opening the door to further court proceedings.
The Ballot Florida DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DE
Meyer vetoes bipartisan emergency-powers measure
Elections and votingThe veto blocks a bipartisan measure that sought to add checks on the use of emergency powers in Delaware.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · FL
Two Florida measures seek recreational marijuana legalization
Elections and votingTwo newly filed Florida ballot measures would legalize recreational marijuana if they reach voters and receive approval.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Prop 144 debate focuses on voter ID and mail voting
Elections and votingThe 2026 debate centers on whether proposed voter ID mandates would strengthen election safeguards or restrict Arizona mail voting.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Senate backs Ciscomani bill for fourth Arizona national park
Elections and votingThe measure would add a fourth national park in Arizona if it completes the remaining federal process.
The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Minneapolis approves human monitor rule for driverless rides
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Phoenix-based Leslie’s files for Chapter 11
Elections and votingThe pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
DOJ announces voter fraud indictments in Minnesota
Elections and votingThe federal charges are not directly linked to a candidate, political race or named election.
The Ballot Minnesota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · KS
Kansas City Council sends some stadium measures to voters
Elections and votingA council-approved ordinance requires certain stadium measures to receive a public vote.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump Orders D.C. Campaign Against Mosquitoes and Ticks
Elections and votingThe order sets 2028 pest-reduction targets and directs agencies to consider sterilization, genetic modification and beneficial bacteria.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WI
Milwaukee County votes to remove Flock cameras from parks
Elections and votingMilwaukee County approved removing Flock cameras from parks, moving the issue from a policy vote to implementation.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · KS
GOP Senate super PAC reserves $9.8 million for Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund is increasing its Kansas investment while pausing future advertising in North Carolina.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskOct 3, 2026