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News · VA
The law requires many court proceedings to be postponed when they conflict with General Assembly sessions or legislative meetings.
News · VA
The companies propose spending to on a Richmond tower if their merger receives approval.
News · MD
The court declined to halt a lawsuit involving Baltimore’s inspector general while legal proceedings continue.
News · NE
The Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.
News · NE
The proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
Race preview · PA
Seven candidates across three party labels are running in Pennsylvania’s contested U.S. Senate race, set for Nov. 3, 2026.
News · NE
The state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.
News · CO
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on a Trump order does not change Colorado’s existing mail-voting system.
News · NE
Nebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.
News · AK
The project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
News · MD
Baltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.
News · NC
The ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.
News · SD
South Dakota’s election chief warns against immediate implementation, while the attorney general’s office supports lifting a court block.
Candidate profile · WY
Republican incumbent Mark Gordon is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Wyoming governor.
Race preview · VT
Republican incumbents Brian Collamore, Dave Weeks and Terry Williams are running in the contested Nov. 3 general election.
Race preview · SD
Republican incumbents David Kull and John Sjaarda are running in the contested District 2 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · HI
Democratic incumbent Luke Evslin is running in Hawaii House District 16, where the 2026 general election is not listed as contested.
Explainer · NM
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in New Mexico.
Explainer · MT
Montana voters can prepare by checking election dates, registration details, their ballot and voting instructions before casting a ballot.
Explainer · ID
Idaho voters should verify election dates, ballot contents, registration rules and voting options before casting a 2026 general election ballot.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting options before the 2026 primary.
Explainer · DC
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District.
Race preview · CA
Julia Brownley, Chris Espinosa and Sonia DR Devgan-kacker are running in CA-26’s 2026 general election.
Explainer · AR
Arkansas voters should confirm key dates, registration details, voting options and their ballot before the 2026 general election.
Explainer · AK
A plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
News · TX
SpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
News · KY
Legislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
News · CA
The new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
News · AZ
The Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
Explainer · RI
Rhode Island voters can use this guide to prepare for the 2026 general election and track essential voting information.