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Democratic candidate suspends Alaska governor campaign
Elections and votingA Democratic candidate has paused campaigning for Alaska governor, changing the field as the election process continues.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
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News · US
No federal policy action identified
Elections and votingNo presidential document, Federal Register notice or other primary record is identified for this development.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
News · US
Abbey Gate Attack Reaches Fifth Anniversary
Elections and votingThe milestone marks five years since the attack at Abbey Gate and centers on remembrance rather than an election or campaign.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 29, 2026
News · US
Presidential Document Honors Dolly Parton’s Memory
Elections and votingA presidential document marks a federal act of remembrance for Dolly Parton, separate from any election or campaign.
The Ballot National DeskAug 28, 2026
News · US
Presidential action addresses atomic information sharing
Elections and votingA presidential determination addresses the provision of atomic information to Finland and Sweden, separate from any election or candidate campaign.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
News · SC
Graham wins GOP nod in South Carolina Senate runoff
Elections and votingGraham secured the Republican nomination in a runoff for the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by his late brother.
The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskAug 26, 2026
News · OK
Democratic socialist wins Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
Elections and votingThe runoff victory gives a democratic socialist candidate the party nomination for an Oklahoma Senate seat.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskAug 26, 2026
News · OK
Live results in Oklahoma governor’s primary runoff
Elections and votingOklahoma’s governor primary runoff is being counted as Trump seeks a favorable outcome in the contest.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
News · SC
DOJ to monitor Charleston sites during primary runoff
Elections and votingThe Justice Department plans to monitor polling sites in Charleston during a South Carolina primary runoff.
The Ballot South Carolina DeskAug 25, 2026
News · IL
Change and spending shape Illinois Democratic primaries
Elections and votingIllinois’ Democratic primary contests are drawing attention to generational change and the role of campaign spending.
The Ballot Illinois DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
Donalds left House campaign active during governor run
Elections and votingDonalds kept his House re-election campaign open while pursuing the governor’s office, leaving both campaign efforts in place at the same time.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
News · US
FLIPR Frames a 2026 Midterm Election Forecast
Elections and votingSilver Bulletin’s FLIPR forecast addresses the 2026 midterms without naming a specific contest, candidate or projected winner.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
Polling firm faces data claim over Florida primary
Elections and votingA polling firm is facing criticism over an allegation that it falsified data connected to a Florida primary.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 21, 2026
News · NY
House and Senate Race Tracker Has No Single Contest in Focus
Elections and votingThe New York Times is tracking competitive congressional contests, but this development is not tied to one race, election or candidate.
The Ballot New York DeskAug 21, 2026
News · US
Details Missing on Unmanned Aircraft Import Changes
Economy and jobsAn import-related development involving unmanned aircraft systems has emerged, but the United States has not publicly specified what is changing or released the primary document explaining the action.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida primary takeaways lack supporting details
Elections and votingA Google News item references three takeaways from a Florida primary and a Senate surprise but does not identify the election, candidates, results or takeaways.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 21, 2026
News · AZ
New poll places Hobbs ahead of Biggs in Arizona governor race
Elections and votingFOX 10 Phoenix reports that Hobbs leads Biggs in a new poll of Arizona’s 2026 governor’s race. The station has not published the candidates’ results or key methodological details.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskAug 21, 2026
News · PA
Governor’s race could shape Pennsylvania election policy
Elections and votingPennsylvania’s next governor could influence how the state runs elections, though no specific policy change or candidate position has been identified.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressional primary winners not provided in source
Elections and votingFlorida’s U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary winners cannot be identified because the election date, candidates, race results, vote totals and certified outcomes are unspecified.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · ME
No Maine Senate poll figures available in supplied 2026 report
Elections and votingA Google News listing about 2026 Maine Senate polling contains no poll results, candidate names or election record.
The Ballot Maine DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNPR Politics spoke with Angie Nixon about organizing her Florida U.S. Senate primary campaign while facing a large spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNixon won a Florida U.S. Senate primary after relying on grassroots organizing while facing a major spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · PA
Democrats claim victory in tight Pennsylvania House election
Elections and votingA Democratic victory claim has been reported, but the supplied information does not include candidates, vote totals or certification details.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskAug 20, 2026