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News · ID
The board’s action follows financial problems and a federal order barring President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts venue.
News · ID
The court rejected Trump’s effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections, leaving election administration unchanged by that effort.
News · NM
The Apple TV production employed more than 1,400 New Mexicans during its first season and earned 18 Emmy nominations.
News · UT
The Supreme Court turned aside Trump’s requested mail-ballot restrictions ahead of the midterm elections.
News · TX
Federal charges in Texas put election enforcement at the center of Trump’s broader attention to voting by noncitizens.
News · TX
Federal charges announced in Texas align with Trump’s broader focus on noncitizen voting, without a direct link to a specific election or race.
News · VT
The Supreme Court left in place an injunction preventing new Postal Service rules for mail ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
News · CO
Colorado can continue sending mail ballots to active registered voters under state law during the 2026 midterm election.
Candidate profile · RI
Democratic incumbent Victoria Gu is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Rhode Island Senate District 38.
Candidate profile · NV
Republican Lydia Dominguez is part of a 16-candidate field for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
News · TX
Federal charges announced in Texas come amid Trump’s broader attention to noncitizen voting, but they are not tied to a specific election or race.
News · WI
The Supreme Court rejected voting changes, while federal officials remain focused on Wisconsin election administration.
News · UT
Rubicon has filed another lawsuit against Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office over evidence tied to a billion case.
News · CA
California Gov. Newsom says he would not seek the presidency in 2028 if Harris becomes a candidate.
News · VT
Sarah Copeland Hanzas welcomed the court’s decision to block federal requirements for distributing and returning mail-in ballots.
News · AK
The measure cleared the U.S. House, becoming Rep. Nick Begich’s 14th bill to pass the chamber.
Candidate profile · WY
Republican incumbent Bill Allemand is running unopposed in Wyoming House District 58 in the 2026 general election.
Race preview · VT
Three Democratic incumbents are running in the contested Windsor district State Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Sean Quinlan is running unopposed for Hawaii State House District 47 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · PR
Márquez is one of 13 incumbents in the contested 2026 race for Puerto Rico’s State House District At-Large.
Race preview · ND
Donna Henderson and Kathy Frelich, both Republican incumbents, are running in North Dakota’s contested District 15 State House race.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming deadlines, reviewing your ballot and making a voting plan in New Mexico’s 2026 general election.
Candidate profile · NH
Democrat Paige Beauchemin is one of nine candidates listed in New Hampshire's 2nd District U.S. House race.
News · IL
Chicago’s mayor has announced an intention to seek another term, but the bid is not yet tied to a specific election or candidate field.
News · UT
The court action creates a new legal dispute between a private landscaping company and the Utah Attorney General’s Office.
News · OK
A Silver Alert has been issued for a 67-year-old man identified with Oklahoma City.
News · NE
The Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.
News · AL
Gov. Ivey has approved an Alabama workforce Pell program, a state policy action not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
News · NJ
The justices kept federal restrictions from taking effect as New Jersey prepares to send mail-in ballots for the November election.
Candidate profile · MT
Dave Von Eschen is the Libertarian candidate for Montana’s U.S. House District 22 in the 2026 general election.