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Chancery Court backs Wilmington councilman in seat fight
Elections and votingThe Delaware Court of Chancery ruled for a Wilmington city councilman in a dispute over whether he could remain in office.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 20, 2026
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News · KY
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin ordered released from jail
Elections and votingA release order directs that Bevin’s custody end, though it does not by itself confirm that he has left the jail.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · NJ
New Jersey’s Trump-Era Court Challenges Reach About 75
Health careThe cases cover immigration, federal funding, elections, health care, environmental rules, tariffs and infrastructure.
The Ballot New Jersey DeskSep 20, 2026
News · TX
Houston-area postpartum center agrees to cease operations
Elections and votingKen Paxton said De'Ai Postpartum Care Center agreed to end operations permanently after Texas sued the Houston-area business.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MO
Sports event contracts ordered to end in Missouri
Elections and votingPrediction market companies have been directed to stop offering sports-related event contracts in Missouri.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · OR
Moore throws four TD passes in Oregon’s 84-0 win
Elections and votingNo. 21 Oregon shut out Portland State as Moore threw four touchdown passes in an 84-point victory.
The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 20, 2026
News · VA
Virginia approves referendum on congressional map
Elections and votingAP projects Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map with the goal of favoring Democrats.
The Ballot Virginia News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
U.S. military says Caribbean boat strike killed four
Elections and votingThe attack was the 69th U.S. military boat strike in Latin America since the Trump administration began the campaign about a year ago.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
U.S. says military escorted 1 billion barrels of oil
Energy and environmentThe operation accompanied more than 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf over the past several months.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
White House bars three outlets as midterms approach
Elections and votingPolitico, CNN and MS NOW said their journalists were denied White House access after President Trump announced a ban.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
MS NOW, CNN and Politico report White House access denials
Elections and votingThe three news organizations said their journalists were denied White House access after a ban imposed by President Donald Trump.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters blocked from White House
Elections and votingThree reporters were denied entry to the White House grounds after President Trump announced a ban on their news organizations.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MO
Missouri orders prediction markets to halt sports wagering
Elections and votingThe state attorney general directed prediction markets to stop offering sports wagering in Missouri.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 20, 2026
News · WI
Tiffany, Crowley outline Wisconsin government oversight plans
Economy and jobsThe two Wisconsin governor candidates are emphasizing audits, transparency and accountability in state government.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 20, 2026
News · WV
Two convicted on election-related charges in Cabell County
Elections and votingThe West Virginia Secretary of State announced convictions involving Jan Hite King and another Cabell County resident.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 20, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs California election protection laws
Elections and votingThe package creates felony penalties for seizing ballots and interfering with election systems before results are certified.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · NM
What New Mexico constitutional amendments 1-3 would change
EducationThe Nov. 3, 2026, ballot measures cover veto explanations, the timing of school elections and appointments of university regents.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · IN
Indianapolis teachers’ union backs IPS operating referendum
EducationThe union changed its position after IPS committed to consider alternatives to educator layoffs and review other cost-saving options.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · UT
Utah law could hinder Kirk family wrongful death claim
EducationLegal experts say a Utah law would create a high barrier if Charlie Kirk’s family sues Utah Valley University over alleged security lapses.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · NV
CCSD seeks Nevada funding change to limit midyear cuts
EducationThe district wants Nevada to use earlier enrollment figures so schools can avoid sudden funding reductions after classes begin.
The Ballot Nevada DeskSep 20, 2026
News · NC
Elon poll finds support for all three N.C. amendments
EducationLikely voters favored each of the three constitutional amendments in an Elon University Poll released Thursday.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 20, 2026
News · SD
Jackley says Medicaid measure would trigger repeal
Health careAttorney General Marty Jackley’s ballot wording conflicts with lawmakers who say Amendment I would only give the Legislature authority to reconsider expansion.
The Ballot South Dakota DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interference
Elections and votingNewsom signed multiple laws intended to prevent election interference, with implementation determining how the new rules operate.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Berlin election ends without a clear leader yet
Elections and votingThe capital’s tense election finale has not yet produced enough confirmed information to identify the strongest entrant.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Swing-state Republican maintains distance from Trump
Elections and votingRepeated breaks with Donald Trump do not by themselves determine how the Republican will fare in the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Trump says CNN, Politico and MS NOW face White House ban
Elections and votingTrump said the three news organizations were banned from the White House immediately, a move that could face a court challenge.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
News · US
Democrats seek to block U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal
Energy and environmentA congressional resolution challenges the Trump administration’s nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia over concerns about safeguards and weapons risks.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts governor calls for postpartum care changes
Health careThe governor proposed improving postpartum health care following the Lindsay Clancy trial and told affected residents, “I see you.”
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 19, 2026
News · WA
Seattle mayor orders review of emergency protocols
Elections and votingSeattle’s mayor signed an order addressing the city’s emergency protocols while those procedures face scrutiny.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
News · OR
Federal judge upholds Oregon recycling responsibility law
Energy and environmentA federal judge found Oregon’s recycling law does not violate interstate-commerce or due-process protections.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 19, 2026