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News · NJ
The statewide map identifies operating and proposed data centers, as well as about 100 towns that have banned AI facilities.
News · MD
Maryland’s 2026 ballot includes races for governor, attorney general and all eight U.S. House seats.
News · KS
Political spending is drawing attention to Kansas as the national Senate map moves toward Republicans despite worsening conditions for the GOP.
News · OR
Oregon’s 2026 ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate and all six of the state’s U.S. House seats.
News · VA
Virginia voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all 11 congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
News · TN
Tennessee voters will choose a governor, a U.S. senator and representatives for all nine congressional districts on Nov. 3.
News · OH
After losing his Ohio Senate seat in 2024, Brown is looking to union voters to help return him to Washington.
News · MO
Gov. Kehoe signed an order relaxing fuel and weight rules for Missouri farmers during the harvest period.
News · MN
The complaint targets Minnesota judges’ criticism of Metro Surge and begins a review process rather than deciding the matter.
News · MD
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative aimed at combating child poverty in the state.
News · AL
The law takes effect Oct. 1 as attention turns to data center contracts, commission reviews and public access to the process.
News · AZ
The proposal would change Arizona’s early-voting rules, with its full effect determined by the measure’s legal text.
News · IN
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita alleges disciplinary officials retaliated against him because of political speech.
News · TX
Fair Park’s former private operator seeks more than, alleging Dallas failed to meet funding and other contractual commitments.
News · MN
The federal charges are not directly connected to a named candidate, political race or specific election.
News · AZ
Some Arizona candidates face questions about where they live, while the state’s residency rules remain difficult to enforce.
News · OR
The OPB item concerns voting in Oregon and mentions Washington but is not connected to a specific election, race or candidate.
News · TN
The governor ordered an outside review after death row inmate Christa Pike remained alive following an execution attempt.
News · MT
An NBC News election guide groups Montana’s 2026 races with the state’s historical presidential election results.
News · LA
The 2026 Louisiana election overview names no specific race, candidate or policy position while pairing the cycle with past presidential results.
News · MT
The ruling stops enforcement of a Montana law linked to thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year.
News · US
High-profile scandals may shape several midterm races where a small change in support could affect the result.
News · US
Legal threats over AI-generated campaign media are raising questions about responsibility, remedies and how quickly disputes can be resolved.
News · MD
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.
News · AZ
The measure would make Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s fourth national park if it receives final presidential approval.
News · TN
All Tennessee executions are paused for the rest of the year while a third party conducts a review ordered by the governor.
News · CA
The three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
News · US
Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro are concluding their campaigns as Brazil prepares for a first-round vote.
News · US
Local campaigns are drawing increased attention across Taiwan without centering on a single named contest or candidate.
News · US
David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discussed Trump’s campaign travel, Republican midterm vulnerabilities and the administration’s AI strategy.