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Bacon says he is considering a 2028 presidential bid
Elections and votingBacon has raised the possibility of running for president in 2028 but has not announced a campaign.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 12, 2026
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Survey gives Democrats 11-point edge on House control
Elections and votingDemocrats led Republicans by 11 percentage points when voters were asked which party they preferred to control the House.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
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9/11 remembered as Trump and Vance make midterm appeal
Elections and votingNPR Politics reflects on the toll of 9/11, while President Trump and Vice President Vance call for Republican support in the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 11, 2026
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Democrats gain with Hispanic voters dissatisfied with Trump
Elections and votingThe movement reflects an opening for Democrats among Hispanic voters dissatisfied with Trump, without settling any particular election.
The Ballot National DeskSep 11, 2026
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President Adjusts Defense Production Act Delegations
Elections and votingThe presidential action changes how certain responsibilities under the Defense Production Act are assigned within the executive branch.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
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Veterans Access Effort Focuses on Benefits and Employment
Elections and votingThe federal policy goal is to reduce barriers veterans face when seeking benefits and employment opportunities.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 11, 2026
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Anti-Muslim language gains ground in GOP political messaging
Elections and votingAnti-Muslim messaging is appearing in both congressional organizing and campaign rhetoric as November approaches.
The Ballot National DeskSep 10, 2026
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US military eases approach to new boat-strike targets
Elections and votingThe change applies to new targets in the US military’s boat-strike campaign, marking a less forceful approach without ending the broader effort.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
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Appeals court denies Trump mail-ballot restrictions
Elections and votingAn appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to impose restrictions involving mail ballots.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 10, 2026
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House Republicans back Miller while keeping some distance
Elections and votingHouse Republicans are supporting Max Miller’s reelection without treating that support as a broader public embrace.
The Ballot National DeskSep 10, 2026
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Labor Day 2026 Has No Direct Election Link
Elections and votingLabor Day 2026 is not directly tied to a candidate race, election or documented candidate policy position.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 10, 2026
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National emergency over certain terrorist attacks continued
Elections and votingThe federal action keeps the existing national emergency in effect rather than ending it or creating a new emergency.
The Ballot National DeskSep 10, 2026
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Federal policy targets livestock competition and meat access
Elections and votingA presidential action pairs a domestic livestock competition goal with broader market access for American meat producers.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 10, 2026
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Trump census proposal could reshape Congress
Elections and votingThe Trump administration’s proposed census overhaul could affect how congressional representation is determined, but the plan’s effect will depend on its final form.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
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Mail voters consider travel as Postal Service fight continues
Elections and votingSome midterm voters are weighing in-person travel and other backup plans as a legal dispute over a U.S. Postal Service plan remains unresolved.
The Ballot National DeskSep 9, 2026
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House Democrat sells Zyn-inspired campaign merchandise
Elections and votingA House Democrat facing political vulnerability is using a design inspired by Zyn for campaign merchandise.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
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Poll shows Democratic gains with Latinos in key districts
Elections and votingDemocratic support rose sharply among Latino voters surveyed in battleground districts, but the finding is not an election result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 8, 2026
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House GOP campaign arm adds five to battleground program
Elections and votingThe internal designation places five Republican candidates in a party campaign program focused on competitive House contests.
The Ballot National DeskSep 8, 2026
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The voter response to election sabotage: vote early
Elections and votingTurning out and casting a ballot early can keep disruption or discouragement from becoming a decision not to vote.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 8, 2026
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Trump honors 9/11 victims and first responders at White House
Elections and votingTrump is leading a White House observance recognizing the victims of 9/11 and the first responders who served.
The Ballot National DeskSep 8, 2026
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House socialism vote creates a test for Democrats
Elections and votingThe House vote puts Democrats under pressure to explain how a broad political label relates to the specific policies they support.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
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Republicans plan Dallas convention to energize midterm voters
Elections and votingThe party is promoting an unconventional Dallas gathering, called “Trumpapalooza,” as an effort to build voter enthusiasm.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 8, 2026
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What to watch as the 2026 midterm campaign begins
Elections and votingThe general election season opens with congressional control at stake, President Trump’s standing under scrutiny and Democrats showing enthusiasm.
The Ballot National DeskSep 8, 2026
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Emergency crew rescues worker injured in White House work
Elections and votingA worker was injured during construction at the White House and rescued by an emergency crew.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
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Midterm campaign season opens with focus on both parties
Elections and votingNPR’s Leila Fadel spoke with nonpartisan analyst Charlie Cook about the outlook for Democrats and Republicans as campaigning begins.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 7, 2026
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Labor Day opens the midterm general election season
Elections and votingRepublicans begin the fall campaign seeking to retain control of the House and Senate during President Trump’s second term.
The Ballot National DeskSep 7, 2026
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Trump says White House helipad project is complete
Elections and votingTrump said work on the White House helipad has been completed following the project’s restart in August.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
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White House faces mifepristone test
Elections and votingThe White House faces a new test involving mifepristone, with no election or candidate race directly tied to the development.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 6, 2026
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Data centers become a bipartisan midterm campaign target
Elections and votingDemocrats and Republicans are spending millions on ads criticizing data centers as public protests over AI facilities continue.
The Ballot National DeskSep 5, 2026
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Tetris raises copyright concern over White House game
Elections and votingTetris says the White House’s “Build the Wall” game may infringe its copyright, raising questions about the game’s design and authorization.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 5, 2026