News · MI
DDHQ director says Mike Rogers’s time is “running out”
Elections and votingScott Tranter said Rogers has less time to close DDHQ’s forecast gap with Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
The Ballot Michigan Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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News · VA
Virginia early voting starts with ballot limits blocked
Elections and votingVirginia voters can begin voting early while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and therefore are not in effect.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns Reaves’ conviction for killing an Indian River County deputy and is not directly tied to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
News · UT
Japarov proposes broader Utah ties in three sectors
Economy and jobsSadyr Japarov called for expanded cooperation with Utah in mining, tourism and information technology.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · HI
Honolulu Council seeks wider Red Hill groundwater tests
Elections and votingThe Honolulu City Council is calling for expanded groundwater testing around Red Hill, putting the focus on the scope and location of future sampling.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · LA
Two indicted in alleged Louisiana mayoral voting scheme
Elections and votingTwo people face criminal accusations connected to an alleged voting scheme involving a Louisiana mayor’s race.
The Ballot Louisiana Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG seeks easier phone-scam investigations
Elections and votingFlorida’s attorney general is proposing legislation designed to make investigations of suspected phone scammers easier.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · SD
Jackley, lawmakers split on Medicaid ballot measure
Health careAmendment I’s ballot language says expanded Medicaid would end if federal support falls below 90%, but its sponsors dispute that reading.
The Ballot South Dakota Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AZ
House passes water bill backed by Rep. Crane
Elections and votingRep. Crane’s office says the House-passed measure includes provisions benefiting rural Arizona, but further federal action is required.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MT
Judge blocks AI ad law against Montana PAC
Elections and votingThe order stops Montana officials from applying the state’s AI campaign-ad restrictions to Dan Bartel and the Accountability in State Government PAC.
The Ballot Montana DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs bill to broaden California fuel options
Energy and environmentThe measure expands fuel options with the stated goal of helping Californians spend less at the pump.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · DE
Delaware renames enforcement division to include marijuana
Elections and votingThe governor signed legislation changing the name of a state enforcement division so its title expressly includes marijuana.
The Ballot Delaware Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
California governor orders review of AI ‘kill switch’
Elections and votingThe governor signed an order to explore a way to stop AI systems, beginning a policy review rather than creating a final mechanism.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · KY
ABC projects Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Elections and votingTrump-backed Gallrein defeated Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, ABC News projects, with official certification a separate step.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Trump says planned Washington arch would serve military role
Elections and votingTrump said the proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge would support drones, snipers and ammunition storage.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
AI safety warnings deepen congressional debate over guardrails
Foreign policyTrump’s dismissal of AI danger warnings has sharpened a debate over whether federal safeguards could weaken the U.S. position against China.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Diesel price spike adds pressure on Republicans
Energy and environmentThe national diesel average rose 42 cents in one week as energy costs weighed on the economic mood before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · AL
House passes ratepayer pledge as Alabama migration debate flares
ImmigrationA House action on ratepayer protections and competing descriptions of migrants in Alabama anchor a new political roundup.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Dario Amodei’s plan for independent AI oversight
Elections and votingThe Anthropic co-founder wants outside evaluators to monitor advanced AI systems, with the testing laboratory METR offered as an example.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · NV
Nevada governor sets new data center development rules
Elections and votingA signed executive order establishes new state rules for data center development in Nevada.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant for William Reaves Jr.
Elections and votingThe warrant concerns William Reaves Jr., who was convicted of killing an Indian River County deputy.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in deputy killing case
Elections and votingThe death warrant concerns a person sentenced to death for killing a Treasure Coast deputy and is not directly linked to an election.
The Ballot Florida DeskSep 21, 2026
News · MO
Missouri governor orders safeguards for plate readers
Elections and votingThe governor ordered new protections for automatic license plate readers, with implementation details central to the policy’s effect.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Democrats with union backgrounds seek congressional gains
Elections and votingDemocrats who come from organized labor are pursuing congressional seats as their party seeks to regain control of Congress.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Governor signs California Voting Rights Act of 2026
Elections and votingSenator Cervantes is championing the newly signed measure, which concerns elections and voting in California.
The Ballot California DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Dark Money Is an Issue in Hawaiʻi Congressional Race
Elections and votingThe district, candidates, spending groups and amounts connected to the dark-money concern have not been identified.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Cape Cod’s Sept. 1 primary results: What is confirmed
Elections and votingThe election item identifies final Cape Cod primary results from Sept. 1 but does not name the contests, candidates or vote totals.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 21, 2026
News · US
Democratic control could bring inquiries, but none are set
Elections and votingA Meet the Press Post Game conversation raised the possibility of congressional investigations without identifying a formal plan.
The Ballot National DeskSep 21, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs 13 election bills aimed at Trump interference
Elections and votingThe California laws are intended to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections and are not tied to a specific race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
News · FL
Independent Florida governor candidate proposes millionaire tax
Economy and jobsAn independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026