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2026 could bring record congressional turnover
Elections and votingDecision Desk HQ says the 2026 cycle could produce a modern high in the number of new members entering Congress.
The Ballot National DeskSep 22, 2026
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News · US
Congress Winds Down as November Elections Near
Elections and votingCongressional activity is tapering off as the November election calendar approaches, with no specific race or candidate directly involved.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
News · US
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over White House access
Elections and votingThe three news organizations say denial of White House access violates the First Amendment.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom orders review of tougher California AI safeguards
Economy and jobsThe California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.
The Ballot California DeskSep 22, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California order on AI model kill switches
Economy and jobsThe executive order calls for a way to stop AI models from operating, making shutdown capability a focus of California policy.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 22, 2026
News · US
House passes seven measures before leaving a day early
Elections and votingThe House completed action on seven measures before departing early, but the measures’ titles and provisions are not identified.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
GOP candidates and voters split over Trump’s 2020 claims
Elections and votingSome Republican candidates continue to echo Trump’s baseless 2020 election claims even as some GOP voters say they want to move on.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · KS
Senate battleground widens to Kansas and Nebraska
Economy and jobsSenators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MI
Huizenga announces housing funds for Southwest Michigan
HousingBill Huizenga announced federal housing funding for communities in Southwest Michigan, with no election or political race directly connected.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AR
Gov. Sanders announces new member of her family
Elections and votingArkansas Gov. Sanders shared a personal family development that has no direct connection to a race or election.
The Ballot Arkansas DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs legislation focused on EVs and energy
Energy and environmentThe legislation is intended to speed California’s EV transition, broaden consumer choice and strengthen energy independence.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs law naming Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Elections and votingCalifornia will recognize the late country star with a commemorative day established in state law.
The Ballot California DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CT
High court ruling clears path for expanded voting in Connecticut
Elections and votingThe decision follows voters’ 2024 approval of broader absentee voting beyond the state’s existing excuse-based system.
The Ballot Connecticut News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AR
Searcy City Attorney Will Moore Announces Arkansas Senate Bid
Elections and votingWill Moore, Searcy’s city attorney, has announced plans to seek a seat in the Arkansas Senate.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MO
Kehoe names members to Missouri child welfare task force
Elections and votingGov. Mike Kehoe has made appointments to a state task force addressing child welfare in Missouri.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs tribal gambling bills
Elections and votingThe governor signed several state measures concerning tribal gambling, turning attention to their individual provisions and implementation.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · OH
Second Ohio man arrested in 1995 mother-son homicides
Elections and votingA second Ohio man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the 1995 homicides of a mother and her young son.
The Ballot Ohio DeskSep 21, 2026
News · DE
Delaware court rules Spadola can keep Wilmington seat
Elections and votingThe Court of Chancery sided with Wilmington Councilman James Spadola in his dispute with the rest of the City Council.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CT
High court ruling opens path to expanded voting in Connecticut
Elections and votingThe decision removes a legal barrier, but official state action will determine how and when voting procedures change.
The Ballot Connecticut DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Nevada governor signs data center development order
Elections and votingThe executive order establishes a state framework for overseeing data center development in Nevada.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Nevada governor signs order on data center development
Elections and votingThe executive order establishes state guardrails for data center development in Nevada.
The Ballot Nevada Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · WI
Crowley proposes prediction market ban for elected officials
Elections and votingCrowley’s Wisconsin proposal would prohibit elected officials from participating in prediction markets.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SC
South Carolina Enacts Pro-Crypto, Anti-CBDC Law
Economy and jobsSouth Carolina has enacted a law favoring cryptocurrency while opposing a central bank digital currency.
The Ballot South Carolina Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · KS
Police investigate cut-down Flock camera in west Wichita
Public safetyPolice are investigating after a Flock camera was cut down in west Wichita, making the incident a public safety matter.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs bill on military deployment authority
Elections and votingThe California measure is intended to protect state sovereignty and guard against military deployments that lack authorization.
The Ballot California DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Two political signals emerge from US primary season
Elections and votingLeftists drew attention during the primary season as Donald Trump displayed his influence within national politics.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Die Linke wins Berlin election; Eralp in mayoral contention
Elections and votingDie Linke’s Berlin election victory places Elif Eralp in contention for mayor, but the mayoral choice remains a separate step.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MI
El-Sayed bid draws scrutiny over classified access
Elections and votingConservatives cite Abdul El-Sayed’s associations while raising concerns about senators’ access to classified information.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Federal page shows no 2026 Constitution proclamation
ImmigrationThe cited Federal Register address displays an access-control notice rather than a formal designation for the 2026 observance.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump order links water quality to federal oversight
Energy and environmentExecutive Order 14428 was signed Sept. 16, 2026, and published in the Federal Register five days later.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026