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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
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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
News · US
Health care costs sharpen debate ahead of midterms
Health careFalling ACA marketplace enrollment and plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people are bringing cost and eligibility questions into focus.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Pope Leo XIV backs media coverage of public figures
Elections and votingLeo said journalists were welcome to cover him when asked about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Jack Smith to testify before Senate Judiciary on Tuesday
Elections and votingThe former special counsel will make his second appearance before Congress as lawmakers examine his investigation into President Trump.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Senate takes center stage in Roll Call’s weekly video
Elections and votingWith the House away until after the midterms, Roll Call’s Sept. 25 video highlights an unusual week of Senate talk.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
Race preview · DE
Sophie Phillips is sole candidate in House District 18
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Sophie Phillips is running without a listed opponent in Delaware’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
Explainer · DC
DC 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm official dates, ballot contests, registration rules and voting options before taking part in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 26, 2026
Race preview · CA
Paul Danbom and Michael Barkley contest California’s 5th
Elections and votingDemocrats Paul Danbom and Michael James Mr. Barkley are running in California’s contested 5th Congressional District election.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Jeremy Wooldridge
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jeremy Wooldridge is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Arkansas House District 1.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 26, 2026
News · OH
7 Northeast Ohio people indicted in Medicaid fraud case
Health careSeven people from Northeast Ohio face Medicaid fraud allegations in a case not directly connected to an election or candidate.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · VA
Spanberger starts push for tighter data center rules
Energy and environmentThe governor signed an order on state secrecy agreements and proposed broader rules on local approvals, environmental standards and energy costs.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Whatley and Cooper enter final 40 days of 2026 contest
Elections and votingSome polls show the contest tightening as Whatley and Cooper begin the final 40 days before the 2026 election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
McConnell, Cornyn question Trump’s invitation to Putin
Foreign policySeven Republican senators were among those seeking an explanation for inviting Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Code Pink protester interrupts Climate Week event
Energy and environmentAn organizer challenged The Nature Conservancy over military emissions and environmental damage during an event in New York City.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Polls, analysts point to Democratic control of Congress
Elections and votingUSA Today says polling and analyst assessments show Democrats positioned to take congressional control, but that is not an election result.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · US
Trump and Xi describe White House talks as productive
Foreign policyThe leaders emphasized cooperation after discussing trade, artificial intelligence and stability in U.S.-China relations.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
News · AL
Alabama attorney general announces TikTok settlement
Elections and votingAlabama’s attorney general says the state has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with TikTok Inc.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 26, 2026
News · VA
Virginia AG seeks more time for Dominion-NextEra review
Elections and votingThe attorney general asked Virginia’s State Corporation Commission to extend its review of the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · NC
Federal lawsuit targets NC absentee-ballot policies
Elections and votingVoting-rights groups and voters want a federal court to block two absentee-ballot policies before North Carolina’s November 2026 election.
The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · ND
North Dakota’s 2026 election: Key races and voting history
Elections and votingVoters will choose a U.S. House member, secretary of state and attorney general in North Dakota’s Nov. 3 election.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 26, 2026
News · WI
Wisconsin secretary of state primary results for 2026
HousingNBC News projected Jay Schroeder and JoCasta Zamarripa as the Republican and Democratic primary winners.
The Ballot Wisconsin Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · MO
Supreme Court rejects Missouri congressional map effort
Elections and votingThe court turned aside a third Republican effort to use a map that could have created an opportunity to gain another House seat.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Ted Eischeid
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Ted Eischeid is running in Alaska State House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 26, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Bill Flanigan in House District 4
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Bill Flanigan is running in West Virginia House District 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 26, 2026