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California governor signs marijuana policy bills
Elections and votingThe new laws address marijuana testing, product tracking and consumers’ access to information.
The Ballot California DeskSep 29, 2026
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News · US
No Specific Election Is Tied to Congress Voting Claim
Elections and votingA broad question about whether voters can lose control of Congress is not linked to a named race, candidate, election or official action.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate set for final votes before elections
Elections and votingThe Senate will take its last votes before the elections this week, marking a pause in the chamber’s voting schedule.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · NY
Ocasio-Cortez weighs presidential or Senate run in 2028
Elections and votingThe New York representative says she may decide after the 2026 midterms, while Sen. Chuck Schumer has not announced his 2028 plans.
The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Food safety concerns enter the midterm election debate
Elections and votingA record cyclospora outbreak, major recalls and falling public confidence are drawing food oversight into midterm politics.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MS
What to know about Mississippi’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingMississippi voters will decide a U.S. Senate race and contests in all four congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Mississippi DeskSep 28, 2026
News · AK
‘Lower 48’ becomes a fault line in Alaska Senate contest
Elections and votingThe phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Axios says GOP election outlook has worsened
Elections and votingThe assessment is a broad description of Republican electoral conditions, not a finding tied to a named candidate, race or vote count.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
Florida Democrats’ November chances depend on each race
Elections and votingRepublican dominance shapes Florida’s political landscape, but it does not decide November contests before voters cast ballots.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Some Democrats center Christianity in midterm campaigns
Elections and votingSome Democratic candidates are making Christian faith a central part of their midterm campaign messages.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · TX
Fetterman misspeaks about party at Texas Tribune Festival
Elections and votingThe Pennsylvania senator drew laughter after calling himself a Republican, then reaffirmed that he remains a Democrat.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · FL
DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida officials say 16 noncitizens and four felons on parole voted despite being ineligible.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
California makes Native American Day a paid holiday
Elections and votingThe governor also proclaimed Native American Day and approved legislation formalizing a state apology.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Five races highlighted in California’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingCalifornia voters will choose statewide officers and representatives to Congress in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CO
Colorado’s 2026 election: Key races and voting history
Elections and votingColorado voters will elect a governor, a U.S. senator, eight U.S. House members and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Colorado Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · IL
Chicago council approves campaign ethics rule changes
Elections and votingThe City Council approved changes to Chicago’s campaign ethics rules as election activity increased.
The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CO
Colorado ballot measure campaigns raise more than $20 million
Elections and votingRoughly three dozen groups are funding campaigns over 14 statewide measures ahead of Colorado’s Nov. 3 election.
The Ballot Colorado News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs faith and nonprofit security bills
Elections and votingThe California measures focus on security and safe access for faith-based and nonprofit communities.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NM
New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4: What is known
Elections and votingThe measure is associated with 2026, but its official text, ballot status and election date have not been established.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NV
Nevada 2026 election listing has no races attached
Elections and votingThe Nevada election listing references key 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
What a Democratic Midterm Sweep Would Mean
Elections and votingThe consequences of a Democratic sweep would depend on which midterm contests and offices were included.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MI
Michigan 2026 overview names no specific races
Elections and votingThe Michigan election overview references 2026 races and past presidential results without identifying a contest or candidate.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 28, 2026
News · HI
Nor’easter, hurricanes affect East Coast and Hawaii
Elections and votingNew York and New Jersey prepared emergency declarations as a nor’easter hit the East Coast and hurricanes moved toward Hawaii.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
How to make a voting plan for a Massachusetts election
Elections and votingSomerville voters can prepare by checking election details, choosing a voting method and reviewing their ballot before voting.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · GA
Georgia 2026 Election Focus Includes Past Presidential Results
Elections and votingThe Georgia election overview pairs a 2026 focus with historical presidential results but does not identify a specific race or candidate.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · IN
Indiana governor announces I-69 ORX Section 3 completion
Elections and votingIndiana’s governor has announced that I-69 ORX Section 3 is complete, marking a specific milestone for the highway project.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor directs more state regulation of AI
Elections and votingThe governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CA
Court orders Riverside sheriff to return 650,000 ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed the Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Trump plans October swing through Republican-leaning states
Elections and votingTrump plans to campaign across several states that regularly support Republicans, without a named race or election tied to the October travel.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Southern Democrats look to midterm voter discontent
Elections and votingDemocrats in the South see a political opening and want to turn dissatisfaction among midterm voters into broader support.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026