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
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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 · US
Yui says Trump-Xi talks did not focus on Taiwan
Foreign policyTaiwan’s U.S. representative said Taiwan was discussed by Trump and Xi but was not a main topic of their latest meeting.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Face the Nation transcript: Iran, Taiwan and the midterms
Foreign policyThe Sept. 27 broadcast featured Iran’s president, Taiwan’s U.S. representative and two members of Congress.
The Ballot National (US) 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 · LA
Kennedy opposes U.S. troops in Iran, urges public address
Foreign policyThe Louisiana senator called for continued pressure on Iran and a clearer explanation of U.S. goals while opposing the deployment of American troops.
The Ballot Louisiana 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
Cammack says Iran was involved in thwarted UK base plot
Foreign policyThe Florida Republican said investigators must determine whether Iran was tied to an alleged plan targeting a U.S. air base in Britain.
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
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
News · OK
Trump plans Oklahoma event focused on GOP midterm voters
Elections and votingTrump is set to hold an Oklahoma event aimed at rallying Republican voters around the midterm elections.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · MO
How new Missouri maps could shape congressional elections
Elections and votingNew district boundaries could change which Missouri voters choose each U.S. House representative in future elections.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Chicago council approves campaign ethics rule changes
Elections and votingThe City Council changed Chicago’s campaign ethics framework as election activity increases, without tying the action to a specific race.
The Ballot National 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 · CA
Newsom signs California gun-safety bill package
Public safetyThe new laws address firearm storage, protective orders, state reporting, youth cases, violence prevention and 3D-printed guns.
The Ballot California DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Khanna frames possible Trump impeachment as accountability
Elections and votingRep. Ro Khanna said a third impeachment effort would aim to set an accountability standard if Democrats take control of Congress.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · CT
Connecticut’s 2026 elections: Offices and candidates
Elections and votingConnecticut voters will choose statewide officials and representatives for all five U.S. House districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Connecticut 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
Susie Wiles describes cancer treatment while leading White House
Energy and environmentTrump’s chief of staff said chemotherapy affected her stamina, movement and focus as she continued overseeing White House staff.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Trump, Anthropic CEO set for private White House dinner
Elections and votingDario Amodei will meet President Donald Trump after raising concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
White House airs government-funded ad featuring Trump
Elections and votingThe latest government-funded White House ad features Trump warning of a “final battle,” with no specific race or election directly linked.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Cascadia congressional votes for Sept. 21-25, 2026
Elections and votingThe item is framed as a regional congressional voting roundup, but it identifies no specific roll calls or lawmakers’ positions.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Data center opposition confronts El-Sayed and Rogers
Elections and votingVoter opposition to data centers is pressing El-Sayed and Rogers to clarify their views during the Senate race.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 28, 2026
News · TX
Harris County says 75,000 registrations went unprocessed
Elections and votingCounty officials attributed roughly 75,000 unprocessed voter registrations to an error involving Texas DPS.
The Ballot Texas News 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 · US
Trump touts financial figures and attacks media coverage
Economy and jobsThe president claimed record financial performance while accusing news organizations of refusing to report it.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · AK
Why ‘Lower 48’ is disputed in Alaska’s Senate contest
Elections and votingThe geographic label has become recurring political shorthand in Alaska’s U.S. Senate contest, but it does not establish a policy position.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 28, 2026