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California voter ID argument centers on election rules
Elections and votingA Los Angeles Times contributor is urging California to adopt an identification law intended to ensure votes count.
The Ballot California DeskSep 24, 2026
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News · MS
Mississippi absentee voting: Eligibility and deadlines
Elections and votingMississippi voters seeking to cast an absentee ballot must meet eligibility rules, applicable deadlines and the state’s new in-person process.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MO
Missouri congressional map returns to U.S. Supreme Court
Elections and votingAn emergency appeal challenges an appellate order reviving new districts after the justices twice blocked their use in November.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · IA
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over 2024 Iowa poll
Elections and votingThe case followed Trump’s claims that an Iowa poll was inaccurate and deliberately designed to hurt him politically.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OH
Ohio Attorney General’s Office to Upgrade Biometric Platform
Elections and votingNEC announced that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will move to the Integra-ID 7 biometric platform through a software-as-a-service model.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · TX
Abbott pauses Texas data center permits for grid audit
Elections and votingTexas will stop issuing state permits for data centers until an audit of the power grid is complete.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · ND
Wrigley announces F5 Project self-lending settlement
Elections and votingNorth Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced an agreement with F5 Project leaders tied to a self-lending investigation.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Bolton, Tong projected to win Connecticut AG primaries
HousingJohn Bolton and incumbent William Tong were projected as their parties’ Connecticut attorney general primary winners in uncontested races.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WI
Toney, Kaul projected to advance in Wisconsin AG race
HousingEric Toney and Josh Kaul were projected as their parties’ Wisconsin attorney general nominees in uncontested primaries.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CA
Why California Declared an El Niño State of Emergency
Energy and environmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s order allows California to prepare resources, personnel and infrastructure for possible winter flooding and landslides.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MO
Missouri map dispute reaches Supreme Court for third time
Elections and votingThe justices are again considering Missouri’s congressional boundaries after an appeals court ordered the state to use a Trump-backed map.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MT
Montana court puts Butte data center measure on ballot
Elections and votingA temporary Montana Supreme Court order places the proposal before Butte-Silver Bow voters while an appeal continues.
The Ballot Montana News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Healey proposes two-month pause on Massachusetts gas tax
Economy and jobsHealey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Virginia joins opposition to proposed Medicaid rule
Health careAttorney General Jay Jones has aligned Virginia with other states opposing a proposed federal rule involving Medicaid.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MD
Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections
Economy and jobsThe plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026
News · TX
Houston initially declines payment over car caught in gunfire
EducationA University of Houston student’s car was caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, and Houston initially said it would not pay.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger calls for more state oversight of A.I. data centers
Energy and environmentVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said states should take a greater role in regulating A.I. data centers.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 24, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor proposes more public safety spending, no new taxes
Economy and jobsThe mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.
The Ballot Washington DeskSep 24, 2026
News · NC
Ex-bodyguard charged over damage to former senator’s home
Foreign policyThe charge concerns damage to a former senator’s Arizona home and is separate from a North Carolina lawsuit involving the senator.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts man sentenced for threats against Randy Fine
Public safetyEdwin Guerrero received nine years and 11 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening Rep. Randy Fine and his children.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 24, 2026
News · CT
Lumaj, Thomas projected to win Connecticut primaries
HousingPeter Lumaj and Stephanie Thomas were projected to win uncontested 2026 primaries for Connecticut secretary of the state.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 24, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger Calls for State Rules on Virginia Data Centers
Energy and environmentGov. Abigail Spanberger says states should take stronger action to reduce pollution from data centers.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Trump administration drops possible diesel export ban
Energy and environmentThe administration stepped back from a restriction that an economist warned could raise transportation and consumer costs after brief regional relief.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Journalists win Congressional Women’s Softball Game 22-16
EducationThe Bad News Babes defeated Team Congress at Audi Field as the annual charity game raised more than.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Scaramucci says Leavitt would have opposed Trump media ban
Elections and votingThe former White House communications director said Leavitt and John Kelly would have advised Trump against barring media outlets.
The Ballot National DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
House faces post-midterm choice on Hegseth impeachment
Elections and votingAn impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is creating different timing questions for House Republicans and Democrats.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Trump voting effort leads to 160 arrests, official says
Elections and votingA federal official said an effort targeting noncitizens on state voter rolls generated about 1,600 cases and 160 arrests.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
RNC chair forecasts GOP majorities in November
Elections and votingJoe Gruters said he expects Republicans to finish the midterms with 220 House seats and 53 Senate seats.
The Ballot National DeskSep 24, 2026
News · ND
Armstrong announces North Dakota workforce consolidation
Elections and votingGov. Kelly Armstrong announced a workforce consolidation and addressed caller concerns during a WDAY Radio appearance.
The Ballot North Dakota DeskSep 24, 2026
News · GA
Georgia tops Area Development business ranking again
Economy and jobsArea Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 24, 2026