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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
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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
News · US
Trump, Xi agree to create AI safety channel
Economy and jobsThe U.S. and China also moved forward with military crisis contacts, trade discussions and a two-month extension of their trade truce.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · CA
California court orders sheriff to return 650,000 ballots
Elections and votingThe California Supreme Court directed Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return 650,000 ballots that had been seized.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee passes map splitting majority-Black district
Elections and votingThe new congressional map divides Tennessee’s only majority-Black district, changing how the state’s U.S. House boundaries are drawn.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskSep 27, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court blocks Missouri map switch for November
Elections and votingThe justices kept Missouri’s post-2020 census districts in place after ballots were mailed and absentee voting began.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Forecasters see broad Democratic strength in midterm measures
Elections and votingPollsters and independent handicappers say several current measures point to a favorable midterm environment for Democrats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WV
Parsi proposes data center limits in 2nd District race
Elections and votingThe Democratic nominee’s plan would pause new data centers nationwide and require local consent before future projects receive approval.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Report estimates household cost of climate litigation
Energy and environmentThe estimate assumes more than 300 lawsuits and several climate measures all succeed, raising costs that energy companies pass to consumers.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · WA
Lawmakers question Congress’ ability to regulate AI
EducationMembers of both parties say Congress lacks AI experience, moves too slowly or needs stronger political will to pass regulations.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
White House bars CNN from Air Force One travel
Elections and votingCNN was excluded from Air Force One travel this weekend as the White House’s dispute with the press intensified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · TN
White House removes CNN from pool for Tennessee trip
EducationCNN had been scheduled to travel on Air Force One and provide shared television coverage of President Donald Trump’s trip to Knoxville.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
AI regulation debate slips beyond the midterms
Elections and votingCongress is putting off its AI regulation debate as some lawmakers call for action on the fast-changing technology.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · IA
Heartland Republicans break with Trump over Iran war
Energy and environmentRepublicans in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio are calling for a quick end to the Iran war as high fuel prices raise election concerns.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Trump rejected Iran plan, weighs later strikes, report says
Foreign policyTrump reportedly rejected Iran’s seven-day Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire proposal and is considering strikes after the November midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Energy affordability push targets green mandates
Energy and environmentA new policy argument urges action before the midterms but does not identify which energy rules should end.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Lehigh Valley House Fight Centers on a 1-Point Margin
ImmigrationRepublicans seek to protect a narrow edge as both parties test competing arguments about Latino voters and immigration.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Bishop criticizes voter ID objections after registration errors
Elections and votingE.W. Jackson said voter ID objections demean Black voters after a review found noncitizens had been mistakenly placed on voter rolls.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Trump sees GOP distance as U.S.-China summit draws focus
Foreign policySome Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump administration policies as the White House hosts a U.S.-China summit and faces press tensions.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · ID
Candidate profile: Ben Adams
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Ben Adams is seeking election in Idaho Senate District 12 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 26, 2026
Race preview · GA
Georgia’s 8th District field for the 2026 House race
Elections and votingFive candidates are listed in the contested race for Georgia’s 8th Congressional District ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Georgia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · ME
Ranked-choice voting is set for Maine’s 2026 election
Elections and votingMaine voters will need to check which 2026 contests use ranked-choice voting and follow the instructions printed on each ballot.
The Ballot Maine News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Hegseth urges troops to register for 2026 elections
HousingThe defense secretary said 300,000 troops did not register two years ago and pointed military families to a federal registration postcard.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026