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Congressional control turns on a group of midterm races
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The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
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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
News · US
National launches campaign bus as parties hold events
Elections and votingChristopher Luxon is scheduled to speak in Auckland at 11.30am before taking questions from the media.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Senate Worked 32 More Weekdays Than House, Tally Finds
Elections and votingThe 32-day difference compares chamber work schedules, not hours worked or legislative results.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Vance says Republicans face an uphill midterm contest
Elections and votingVice President JD Vance used an NBC News interview to set restrained expectations for Republican candidates in November.
The Ballot National DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
2026 midterms: No House or Senate winner yet
Elections and votingPolls, odds and forecasts can track the campaign, but the 2026 elections will determine control of Congress in 2027.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Jacob Frey vetoes Minneapolis driverless rideshare measure
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.
The Ballot Minnesota News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump sets 2028 targets for mosquito and tick control
Elections and votingThe order directs federal agencies to cut invasive mosquitoes and ticks in Washington and consider genetic and sterilization tools.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin DOJ highlights election protections
Elections and votingThe department reminded Wisconsinites that state and federal laws provide separate layers of protection for elections.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskOct 3, 2026
News · SD
Kristi Noem files for divorce; comedians respond
Elections and votingKristi Noem filed for divorce from Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, prompting jokes about the couple’s split.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania enacts measures to fight human trafficking
Elections and votingMultiple acts aimed at fighting human trafficking have been signed into Pennsylvania law.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskOct 3, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee governor orders probe of Piker execution
Elections and votingThe governor called Christa Piker’s botched execution a tragedy and directed the state to investigate what happened.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OK
Trump urges Oklahoma voters to back Republicans before rally
Elections and votingThe president released a campaign video before an Oct. 1 rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MN
Frey says he will veto driverless rideshare ordinance
Elections and votingThe Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskOct 3, 2026
News · AZ
Arizona voters’ 2026 checklist for deadlines, ID and voting
Elections and votingArizona voters should confirm their registration, election-specific deadlines, ID requirements and voting method before casting a 2026 ballot.
The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NC
Voter registration warnings reach North Carolina mailboxes
Elections and votingThe notices followed an agreement between North Carolina and the Justice Department under Trump.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NM
What to know about New Mexico’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingVoters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 3, 2026