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Candidate profile · KY

Candidate profile: Dale Romans in Kentucky’s 2026 Senate race

Elections and voting

Dale Romans is a Democrat running in Kentucky’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Patrick Schmidt in Kansas’ U.S. Senate race

Elections and voting

Patrick Schmidt is a Democrat running in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · FL

Candidate profile: Jason Clyde Mr. Standridge

Elections and voting

Jason Clyde Mr. Standridge is an AMP candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · CO

Candidate profile: Austin Joseph Harvey Smith

Elections and voting

Austin Joseph Harvey Smith is a Republican candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

News · US

Presidential Document Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

Elections and voting

The action pairs a new American name for Lake Ontario with a broader recognition of the Great Lakes’ place in U.S. history.

The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026

News · US

Election Interference National Emergency Continues

Elections and voting

The federal action keeps in place a national emergency concerning foreign interference and public confidence in U.S. elections.

The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026

News · MA

Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary

Elections and voting

Markey won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Moulton, settling the party’s nomination contest.

The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

News · MA

Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

Elections and voting

The incumbent senator defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in a contest shaped by debate over generational change in Democratic leadership.

The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026

News · NC

House formally censures North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards

Elections and voting

The bipartisan action followed a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving two young female staff members.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 2, 2026

News · US

Trump’s data center support tests Republicans before midterms

Elections and voting

Republicans face a conflict between voter views on data centers and President Donald Trump’s AI agenda as the midterm elections approach.

The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 1, 2026

News · US

White House plans first press briefing in over 40 days

Elections and voting

The planned event will restore the formal White House briefing format after a pause lasting more than 40 days.

The Ballot National DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · WY

Candidate profile: Harriet Hageman

Elections and voting

Harriet Hageman is a Republican candidate in Wyoming’s contested 2026 election for the U.S. Senate.

The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · WI

Candidate profile: Adam Follmer in Wisconsin’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Adam Follmer is a Democrat running in Wisconsin’s contested 1st Congressional District race in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 1, 2026

Explainer · VT

Vermont 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for tracking key dates, checking registration, reviewing the ballot and making a voting plan in Vermont.

The Ballot Vermont DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · VA

Adele Mcclure in Virginia’s 7th District House race

Elections and voting

Mcclure is listed as a Democrat in the contested 2026 race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District.

The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · TN

Candidate profile: Chaney Mosley in Tennessee’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Chaney Mosley is among 15 candidates in Tennessee’s contested 6th District U.S. House general election.

The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · SC

Candidate profile: Andre Bauer

Elections and voting

Andre Bauer is a Republican candidate in South Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot South Carolina DeskSep 1, 2026

Race preview · RI

Who is running for Rhode Island’s 2nd District seat

Elections and voting

Five candidates are listed in the contested race for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · OR

Peter Russell Mr. Black: Oregon 2nd District candidate

Elections and voting

The Democrat is running for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 1, 2026

News · MA

Massachusetts Democrats face generational primary pressure

Elections and voting

Democratic incumbents are confronting a primary argument that the party should turn to a newer generation of officeholders.

The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Debra Leanne MS Axtell Schultz

Elections and voting

Republican Debra Leanne MS Axtell Schultz is among 11 candidates in Nebraska’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · ND

Gavin Solomon: 2026 North Dakota U.S. Senate profile

Elections and voting

Republican Gavin Solomon is running for U.S. Senate in North Dakota, with no biography, policy positions or financial totals on file.

The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · MI

Candidate profile: Michelle M. Murphy in Michigan’s 11th

Elections and voting

Democrat Michelle M. Murphy is among 12 candidates in the contested 2026 election for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.

The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · ME

Ethan Weld MR Alcorn: Maine U.S. Senate candidate profile

Elections and voting

Alcorn is listed with the designation UN in Maine’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · LA

Michael Edward Mebruer profile: Louisiana’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Republican Michael Edward Mebruer is running in Louisiana’s contested 6th District U.S. House election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Louisiana DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · KY

Candidate profile: James D Duncan

Elections and voting

Republican James D Duncan is running in Kentucky’s contested U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Ron Estes in Kansas’ 4th District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Ron Estes is one of 10 candidates in the contested 2026 race for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · IN

Candidate profile: Drew Cox in Indiana’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Drew Cox is running for Indiana’s 4th District seat in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

The Ballot Indiana DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · IL

Candidate profile: Bruce Leon in Illinois’ 9th District

Elections and voting

Bruce Leon is a Democrat in the contested 2026 race for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.

The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · IA

Clinton Gene Twedt-ball runs for Iowa’s 2nd District

Elections and voting

Democrat Clinton Gene Twedt-ball is among 12 candidates in Iowa’s contested 2nd District race on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Iowa DeskSep 1, 2026