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Healey announces free MBTA pilot for qualifying seniors
Elections and votingThe Massachusetts pilot would provide free MBTA service to seniors who meet its eligibility requirements.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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News · AR
Arkansas judge rejects prison board control settlement
Public safetyThe ruling keeps an injunction blocking two 2023 laws that moved oversight of Arkansas’ corrections secretary from the prison board to the governor.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressman seeks warrant rule for Flock data
Elections and votingThe proposal would require a warrant for access to data from Flock cameras, adding judicial review before covered searches could occur.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · DE
Delaware justices hear Fenwick Island entity-voting appeal
Elections and votingThe Delaware Supreme Court heard an appeal over whether legal entities may vote in Fenwick Island municipal elections.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Trump rejects Iran proposal as GOP looks to Congress
Foreign policyTrump declined Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause military operations as Republicans focused on retaining Congress.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas judge keeps prison firing-power laws blocked
Public safetyA Pulaski County judge refused to lift an injunction against two laws that gave the governor authority to fire top corrections officials.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VA
What Virginia voters will decide in the 2026 elections
Elections and votingVirginia’s Nov. 3 ballot includes a U.S. Senate race and elections in all 11 U.S. House districts.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
Data center votes draw scrutiny in Wisconsin campaigns
Economy and jobsIncumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
Padilla faults Trump administration’s election security plan
Foreign policyCalifornia Sen. Alex Padilla said federal staffing and funding cuts have weakened election security and enabled false information to spread.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · AZ
Epstein-linked donor gave to Arizona congressman before release
Elections and votingPhoenix New Times reported that a person it called an Epstein enabler contributed to an Arizona congressman before related files were released.
The Ballot Arizona 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
Trump invokes national security to defend White House media ban
Elections and votingTrump first tied the exclusion of three news organizations to their reporting, then added national security as a justification days later.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Trump says new fuel standards end Biden-era EV rule
Economy and jobsTrump said revised fuel economy standards eliminate a Biden-era policy designed to move automakers toward electric vehicles.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · NY
What the 2026 Senate Polls Listing Establishes
Elections and votingThe New York Times title points to 2026 Senate polling but does not identify a specific contest, candidate matchup or result.
The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
House Democrats plan broad Trump administration oversight
Elections and votingHouse Democrats intend wide scrutiny of the Trump administration while keeping impeachment among the actions they could consider.
The Ballot National DeskSep 27, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressman seeks warrants for Flock camera data
Elections and votingA Florida member of Congress is proposing a warrant requirement for officials seeking access to Flock camera data.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TN
What to know about Tennessee’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingTennessee voters will choose a governor, a U.S. senator and representatives for all nine congressional districts on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Tennessee News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · DE
What to know about Delaware’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingDelaware voters will elect a U.S. senator, a U.S. House member and an attorney general on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WI
What to know about Wisconsin’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingWisconsin voters will decide statewide offices and all eight U.S. House seats on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WV
Riley Moore bill would expand Shenandoah battlefield district
Elections and votingThe measure would add three West Virginia counties and one Virginia county to a national historic district covering Civil War sites.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California court rejects Riverside sheriff’s ballot seizure
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court ruled that the Riverside sheriff lacked legal authority to seize 650,000 ballots.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court keeps Missouri’s 2022 congressional map
Elections and votingA unanimous order requires Missouri to use its 2022 congressional districts in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WV
Lawmakers fight over West Virginia education board powers
EducationA court battle is testing an April 2025 law that would give the Legislature power over state Board of Education regulations.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WY
What to know about Wyoming’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingWyoming voters will decide statewide races for U.S. Senate, governor and secretary of state on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 27, 2026
News · VT
Vermont’s 2026 election features three statewide races
Elections and votingVoters will choose a governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state, along with a representative to Vermont’s U.S. House seat.
The Ballot Vermont Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Laredo Votes 2026 sets goal of increasing turnout
Elections and votingThe Laredo-focused effort seeks to encourage more people to vote in 2026 without being tied to a specific race or candidate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WV
What to know about West Virginia’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingWest Virginians will vote for a U.S. senator and representatives in both congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TX
2026 Texas elections: Key races and candidates
Elections and votingTexas voters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, all 38 U.S. House seats and three statewide offices on Nov. 3.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California court orders sheriff to return seized ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court ruled that a sheriff may not continue holding ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot California DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court again rejects Trump-backed Missouri map
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court has rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 27, 2026