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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
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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
News · US
House GOP campaign arm adds five to battleground program
Elections and votingThe internal designation places five Republican candidates in a party campaign program focused on competitive House contests.
The Ballot National DeskSep 8, 2026
News · US
What to watch as the 2026 midterm campaign begins
Elections and votingThe general election season opens with congressional control at stake, President Trump’s standing under scrutiny and Democrats showing enthusiasm.
The Ballot National DeskSep 8, 2026
News · US
Midterm campaign season opens with focus on both parties
Elections and votingNPR’s Leila Fadel spoke with nonpartisan analyst Charlie Cook about the outlook for Democrats and Republicans as campaigning begins.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 7, 2026
News · US
Labor Day opens the midterm general election season
Elections and votingRepublicans begin the fall campaign seeking to retain control of the House and Senate during President Trump’s second term.
The Ballot National DeskSep 7, 2026
News · US
White House faces mifepristone test
Elections and votingThe White House faces a new test involving mifepristone, with no election or candidate race directly tied to the development.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 6, 2026
News · MI
Dallas GOP convention raises questions about its focus
Elections and votingThe first Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas as attention turns to candidate attendance and Trump’s role.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed divide tests Michigan Democrats after primary
Elections and votingMichigan Democrats are trying to move past a divisive Senate primary while defending a seat central to the fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 5, 2026
News · US
Data centers become a bipartisan midterm campaign target
Elections and votingDemocrats and Republicans are spending millions on ads criticizing data centers as public protests over AI facilities continue.
The Ballot National DeskSep 5, 2026
News · MI
Michigan Democrats seek unity after El-Sayed primary split
Elections and votingA bruising primary left Democrats trying to rebuild their coalition before a close Michigan race with national consequences for Senate control.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 4, 2026
News · MI
No Poll Numbers Listed Yet for Michigan’s 7th District
Elections and votingA New York Times polling page focuses on Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in 2026, but no results or candidate matchups are identified here.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 3, 2026
News · AK
Dan J. Sullivan remains on Alaska’s U.S. Senate ballot
Elections and votingThe Petersburg candidate kept his ballot place after finishing third in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Battleground Republicans await Trump campaign spending
Elections and votingRepublicans in competitive contests are still waiting for Donald Trump to direct campaign money their way as elections approach.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House Democrats confront fallout after unexpected defections
Elections and votingUnexpected defections have created an internal challenge for House Democrats, separate from any candidate race or election result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts 2026 primary results are not yet listed
Elections and votingA Google News listing identifies 2026 Massachusetts primary contests for Senate, governor and other offices but includes no results.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Markey defeats Moulton in Democratic US Senate primary
Elections and votingMarkey won the Democratic primary contest against Moulton for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts primary results span Congress, State House
Elections and votingA WBUR roundup collects Massachusetts primary results across congressional and State House races in one place.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Garrity and Shapiro LGBTQ positions are not established
Elections and votingNeither candidate has a documented LGBTQ-rights platform that can be fairly characterized in the 2026 Pennsylvania governor contest.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Ed Markey declares victory in Massachusetts Senate primary
Elections and votingThe Democratic senator from Massachusetts declared victory in a U.S. Senate primary, with C-SPAN carrying the announcement.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary
Elections and votingMarkey won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Moulton, settling the party’s nomination contest.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Elections and votingThe incumbent senator defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in a contest shaped by debate over generational change in Democratic leadership.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts Democrats face generational primary pressure
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbents are confronting a primary argument that the party should turn to a newer generation of officeholders.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 1, 2026
News · MA
Ed Markey and Seth Moulton compete for Senate nomination
Elections and votingMassachusetts Sen. Ed Markey faces Rep. Seth Moulton in a primary contest for a U.S. Senate nomination.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 1, 2026
News · MA
Markey leads Moulton in Massachusetts Senate primary poll
Elections and votingA Massachusetts Senate primary poll places Markey well ahead of Moulton, offering an early snapshot rather than an election result.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskAug 31, 2026