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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe Legislature sent voters eight measures on election rules, taxes, school spending and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 30, 2026
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Candidate profile · MT
Greg Kmetz running in Montana House District 36
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Greg Kmetz is the only candidate listed in the 2026 general election race for Montana House District 36.
The Ballot Montana DeskSep 29, 2026
News · OK
I-40 infrastructure approved near possible Buc-ee’s site
Elections and votingThe approval advances infrastructure for an Oklahoma City location under consideration for Buc-ee’s, but it does not confirm a store.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · WV
ACLU-WV challenges West Virginia school aid formula
EducationThe lawsuit brings West Virginia’s method for calculating school aid before the courts but does not itself change the formula.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · ID
Idaho dairy farms fear wider immigration enforcement
ImmigrationIdaho dairies rely heavily on immigrant workers and worry that expanded federal enforcement could deepen existing labor shortages.
The Ballot Idaho News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · GA
Atlanta police reforms offer a reference point for ICE
Public safetyAtlanta’s use-of-force changes could give ICE a framework for reviewing its own public-safety practices.
The Ballot Georgia News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota data center rules precede federal proposal
Energy and environmentMinnesota requires hyperscale data centers to cover certain power costs, while 22 local governments have paused new projects.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 29, 2026
News · FL
Jury selection begins in Haitian American pastor's trial
Elections and votingChristian Emmanuel Sanon faces a conspiracy trial tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · UT
Utah group launches campaign against proposed Amendment B
Economy and jobsUtahns Protecting Our Constitution is urging voters statewide to reject a constitutional amendment involving taxes and voter authority.
The Ballot Utah News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · AZ
What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe November measures address vehicle-mileage taxes, public-agency rules, elections, grocery taxes, schools and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Explainer · MS
Voter guide: Mississippi 2026 general election
Elections and votingMississippi voters should confirm election dates, registration status, voting rules and their local ballot before participating in 2026.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Explainer · ID
Voter guide: Idaho’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingIdaho voters should confirm election dates, registration rules, ballot contents and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
2026 Midterm Update Has No Specific Race or Result
Elections and votingThe national midterm update is not connected to a named election, candidate matchup or vote result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Thune says taxpayers should not fund Trump message ads
Economy and jobsThe Senate majority leader said he likes the ads’ message but objects to using public money to promote it.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
US rejects UN pandemic preparedness declaration
Foreign policyThe Trump administration declined to endorse a nonbinding UN statement calling for cooperation on pandemic preparedness and prevention.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate Republicans to question Jack Smith on Trump probes
Public safetyThe former special counsel will testify as Republicans scrutinize his work and the Justice Department examines officials involved in Trump investigations.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Harris joins El-Sayed for campaign appearance in Detroit
Elections and votingThe joint Detroit appearance emphasized Democratic unity, while WSWS argued that concern over Gaza was pushed aside.
The Ballot National DeskSep 29, 2026
News · US
Senate Republicans object to Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Economy and jobsGOP senators support Trump’s political message but object to using public money for ads that promote him.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Kevin Hensley in Delaware House District 9
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Kevin Hensley is running in Delaware’s uncontested 2026 general election for House District 9.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Mark McElroy runs unopposed for Arkansas House District 62
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Mark McElroy is the only listed candidate for Arkansas House District 62 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Mike Prax profile: Alaska House District 33
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Mike Prax is running in Alaska House District 33 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Explainer · WV
West Virginia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters should confirm their registration, review their ballot and verify voting instructions before the 2026 general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · TX
Candidate profile: Michael Swanson
Elections and votingMichael Swanson is a Democrat in Texas’ contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 29, 2026
Explainer · RI
Voter guide: Rhode Island’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for tracking election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Rhode Island.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskSep 29, 2026
Race preview · NY
Three candidates are running in New York’s 1st District
Elections and votingTwo Democrats and one NNE candidate are contesting New York’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot New York DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · WY
Candidate profile: Ann Lucas in Wyoming House District 43
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Ann Lucas is the only candidate listed in Wyoming’s 2026 general election race for House District 43.
The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 29, 2026
Race preview · VT
Chittenden-14 State House race set for 2026 ballot
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbents Mary-Katherine Stone and Barbara Rachelson are running in the contested Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 29, 2026
Race preview · SD
Two Republican incumbents run in House District 18
Elections and votingIncumbents Mike Stevens and Julie Auch are the candidates in South Dakota House District 18’s contested 2026 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · HI
Candidate profile: Matthias Kusch
Elections and votingDemocrat Matthias Kusch is the incumbent candidate for Hawaii State House District 1 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 29, 2026
Candidate profile · PR
Candidate profile: Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló
Elections and votingRodríguez Aguiló is a PNP incumbent seeking an at-large State House seat in Puerto Rico’s contested 2026 general election.
The Ballot Puerto Rico DeskSep 29, 2026