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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
One Nation vows treaty abolition and pepper spray change
Foreign policyOne Nation launched its Victorian campaign with pledges to abolish the First Nations treaty and make pepper spray legal.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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
Poll finds most Americans blame Trump for high prices
Economy and jobsAn AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s economic approval at a new low as most Americans hold him responsible for high prices.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · US
Trump administration airs 2024 campaign ad as public message
Economy and jobsA Trump campaign ad from 2024 is now airing through taxpayer-funded administration messaging focused on the economy and jobs.
The Ballot National 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
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 · HI
Tokuda, Awa projected to win Hawaii U.S. House primaries
HousingNBC News projected Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa as their parties’ nominees in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · GA
Ossoff’s faith draws focus in early 2028 discussion
Foreign policyStrategists see Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Jewish faith as a possible hurdle as Democrats debate Israel and the war in Gaza.
The Ballot Georgia 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 · US
Trump approval falls to new lows in recent polls
Economy and jobsDeclining Republican support and negative views of the economy are weighing on Trump’s approval weeks before the midterms.
The Ballot National 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
Y Combinator PAC Backs 66 Campaign Committees
Foreign policyY Combinator’s new political action committee has backed 66 campaign committees, expanding the startup organization’s role in politics.
The Ballot National 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
Explainer · DE
Delaware 2026 primary voter guide
Elections and votingDelaware voters can prepare for the 2026 primary by confirming key dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting instructions.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
Candidate profile · CO
Heather MS Barton runs for Colorado’s 3rd District
Elections and votingBarton is listed as a UN candidate in the contested 2026 general election for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
The Ballot Colorado DeskSep 13, 2026