News · TX
Texas charges align with Trump focus on noncitizen voting
Elections and votingFederal charges in Texas put election enforcement at the center of Trump’s broader attention to voting by noncitizens.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · TX
Texas federal charges tie into noncitizen voting focus
Elections and votingFederal charges announced in Texas come amid Trump’s broader attention to noncitizen voting, but they are not tied to a specific election or race.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 16, 2026
News · WI
Federal focus on Wisconsin elections continues after ruling
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court rejected voting changes, while federal officials remain focused on Wisconsin election administration.
The Ballot Wisconsin News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · VA
West Virginia to vote on citizen-only voting amendment
Elections and votingWest Virginia voters will decide in November whether to add a citizen-only voting provision to the state constitution.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AK
Alaska artist designs 2026 election pamphlet covers
Elections and votingThe project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
News · US
Secretary of State certifies November ballot
Elections and votingThe certification identifies the candidates and ballot measures that will go before voters in the November General Election.
The Ballot National DeskSep 14, 2026
News · DE
CCRRD starts referendum effort over Wilmington ordinances
Elections and votingThe group is gathering signatures while a lawsuit challenges emergency provisions attached to two data center ordinances.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 14, 2026
News · ID
Idaho election officials raise mail ballot concerns
Elections and votingProposed changes to mail-in ballots have prompted concern among Idaho election officials, with the issue centered on election administration.
The Ballot Idaho DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MO
Missouri Secretary of State Says GOP House Map Won’t Be Used
Elections and votingMissouri’s secretary of state says the state will not use the Republican House map, a development not tied to a specific race or candidate.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 13, 2026
News · MO
Redistricting rulings unsettle Missouri House races
Elections and votingCourt decisions over Missouri’s political boundaries have left House candidates, voters and election officials facing an unsettled path.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 12, 2026
News · MO
Missouri officials set aside GOP congressional redistricting
Elections and votingA court fight has blocked Missouri’s Republican redistricting plan for U.S. House seats, though the dispute may continue.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskSep 10, 2026
News · US
Appeals court denies Trump mail-ballot restrictions
Elections and votingAn appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to impose restrictions involving mail ballots.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 10, 2026
News · MD
Maryland high court restores redistricting referendum
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court of Maryland returned a redistricting referendum to the November ballot, allowing voters to decide the measure.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 4, 2026
News · US
Democrats press Homeland Security for election security funds
Elections and votingDemocratic lawmakers say federal support is urgently needed to help state and local election officials address digital threats before the midterms.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 2026
News · KS
Kansas names new Johnson County election commissioner
Elections and votingThe secretary of state has selected a new election commissioner for Johnson County in an administrative appointment unrelated to a candidate race.
The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Lawyer warns USPS plan could delay mail ballots
Elections and votingA whistleblower’s lawyer says a new verification rule and rushed online system could slow delivery of mail ballots to eligible voters.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Election trust takes focus in Arizona secretary race
Elections and votingVoters’ views of election safety and security could become a defining issue in Arizona’s contest for secretary of state.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
Explainer · ND
North Dakota 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingNorth Dakota voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents and voting requirements with state election officials before casting a ballot.
The Ballot North Dakota News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MD
Judge blocks Democratic redistricting push in Maryland
Elections and votingA judicial ruling has stopped a Democratic effort to change Maryland’s electoral district boundaries from advancing as proposed.
The Ballot Maryland News DeskAug 26, 2026
News · US
At least six states to vote on voter ID measures
Elections and votingThis year will bring the largest number of state voter ID ballot measures held in a single year, including votes in three swing states.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 25, 2026
News · FL
Florida primaries cover governor, Senate and House races
Elections and votingFlorida voters are selecting party candidates for statewide and congressional races following redistricting.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Florida primary results: What is known so far
Elections and votingFlorida voters are choosing party candidates for governor, Senate and several U.S. House races following redistricting.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · AK
Report: Ballot Measure 1 gains support in Alaska count
Elections and votingA new report says votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1 increased, but the supplied information does not include totals or the count’s status.
The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026
News · AK
Reported vote shift favors Alaska Ballot Measure 1
Elections and votingA report says support increased for a measure described as reinstating Alaska campaign contribution limits, though no vote totals were provided.
The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026