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Quebec voters head to the polls Monday after long campaign
Elections and votingQuebec’s 2026 campaign moves to election day Monday after more than five weeks of campaigning.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 5, 2026
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News · US
AI campaign deepfakes begin drawing legal threats
Elections and votingLegal threats over AI-generated campaign media are raising questions about responsibility, remedies and how quickly disputes can be resolved.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Trump’s red-state travel puts GOP midterm risks in focus
Elections and votingDavid Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discussed Trump’s campaign travel, Republican midterm vulnerabilities and the administration’s AI strategy.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · NC
Trump says he is worried about Whatley in North Carolina
Elections and votingTrump praised Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley but voiced concern as a Senate Republican super PAC canceled state reservations.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · US
Republican Senate group shifts ad spending to Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund ended future North Carolina ads, started a Kansas effort and kept its Georgia spending in place.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 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
Infantino selects Sorrell’s Monks for FIFA campaign
Elections and votingInfantino has chosen Sorrell’s Monks to support a FIFA election campaign, a development not tied to a US public election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Fernandes Discusses Re-Election Campaign on WATD
Elections and votingFernandes spoke about a re-election campaign on WATD 95.9 FM, with no specific race, election or policy platform identified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Democratic candidates put Christian faith at campaign center
Elections and votingSeveral Democrats are making Christian faith a central campaign message in an uncommon approach for their party this midterm cycle.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
No city fundraising leader identified in Santa Cruz County
Elections and votingA valid 2026 fundraising ranking requires candidate filings covering the same period and using the same financial measure.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · SC
Trafalgar poll puts Graham, Andrews one point apart
Elections and votingA Trafalgar Group survey finds Darline Graham one point ahead of Annie Andrews in South Carolina’s Senate contest.
The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
2026 Campaign Signs Appear on Rover Boulevard
Elections and votingCampaign signs are emerging along Rover Boulevard in White Rock as political activity for the 2026 season becomes more visible.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Voter concern does not point clearly to lower turnout
Elections and votingNew polling finds broad concern about the midterms, but earlier elections do not show that such worries consistently reduce voting.
The Ballot National DeskSep 25, 2026
News · US
AP-KFF poll examines rural voters’ views of Trump
Elections and votingA new AP-KFF poll focuses on rural voters’ feelings about Trump as the midterm elections approach.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 23, 2026
News · US
Two political signals emerge from US primary season
Elections and votingLeftists drew attention during the primary season as Donald Trump displayed his influence within national politics.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MI
DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is “running out”
Elections and votingScott Tranter said Rogers has less time to close DDHQ’s forecast gap with Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · KY
ABC projects Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Elections and votingTrump-backed Gallrein defeated Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, ABC News projects, with official certification a separate step.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Cape Cod’s Sept. 1 primary results: What is confirmed
Elections and votingThe election item identifies final Cape Cod primary results from Sept. 1 but does not name the contests, candidates or vote totals.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AK
Alaskans to decide future of ranked choice voting
Elections and votingThe August primary exposed practical problems with Alaska’s changed voting system before voters decide its future.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
ISW Assessment Is Dated September 19, 2026
Elections and votingThe Institute for the Study of War assessment concerns Russia’s offensive campaign and has no direct connection to a U.S. election.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Trump plans campaign blitz as GOP candidates weigh role
Elections and votingA burst of Trump campaign activity would require Republican candidates to decide whether and how to participate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · WI
Tom Tiffany says he swam from sinking plane in Lake Wausau
Elections and votingThe Wisconsin Republican governor candidate said he and the pilot entered the water after a Bonanza made an emergency landing Saturday night.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed says doctors should decide transgender care
Elections and votingThe Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate said doctors, rather than government, should make decisions about transgender treatment for minors.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · US
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
News · RI
Reed wins Democratic primary in bid for sixth Senate term
Elections and votingReed secured the Democratic nomination as he seeks another term representing Rhode Island in the Senate.
The Ballot Rhode Island DeskSep 10, 2026
News · RI
Rhode Island governor loses Democratic primary
Elections and votingThe incumbent governor failed to secure the Democratic nomination, changing who will represent the party in the general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskSep 10, 2026
News · NH
Shaheen wins Democratic primary for open New Hampshire seat
Elections and votingShaheen secured the Democratic nomination for the New Hampshire House seat being left open by Pappas.
The Ballot New Hampshire DeskSep 9, 2026
News · US
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