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Explainer · DC
District voters should confirm official deadlines, ballot choices and voting instructions before participating in the 2026 general election.
Candidate profile · AR
Republican incumbent Lane Jean is the only candidate in the 2026 general election race for Arkansas House District 99.
Candidate profile · AK
Republican incumbent Dan Saddler is running in the uncontested Alaska House District 24 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
Candidate profile · WV
Republican incumbent Daniel Linville is running in West Virginia House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · WI
Michael Thurow is one of 13 candidates in Wisconsin's contested 2026 election for the 6th Congressional District.
Candidate profile · WA
Republican John C Hughs is one of 11 candidates listed in Washington’s 4th Congressional District race.
Candidate profile · UT
Republican incumbent Celeste Maloy is one of 10 candidate entries in Utah’s 2026 race for the 3rd Congressional District.
Candidate profile · VA
Cywinski is one of 11 Democrats listed in the contested 2026 election for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.
News · MO
The attorney general directed unlicensed prediction markets to halt activity the office classifies as unlawful sports wagering.
News · MO
Missouri’s attorney general has directed six prediction-market operators to stop offering contracts tied to sports outcomes.
News · OR
The Washington senator is pushing back on a proposal to reduce federal support for cleanup work at Hanford.
News · NV
The Las Vegas City Council approved a contract covering eight new outdoor fitness spaces in the city.
News · NV
Rep. Dina Titus wants separate environmental and public reviews before data centers can use existing permits on federal public land.
News · MT
The lawsuit concerns cleanup expenses connected to a former oil refinery site in Billings.
News · CA
The measures seek to guard California elections from Trump interference and increase transparency in election administration.
News · WI
The U.S. House used its final pre-midterm window to act on major legislation and record members’ votes on high-profile issues.
News · AK
A 14th bill sponsored by Congressman Begich has passed the U.S. House during his first term.
News · US
Legislative election results can reshape how North Carolina’s executive and legislative branches work with—or against—each other.
News · US
Two German states are going to the polls, putting fresh attention on Merz and the public response to his political leadership.
News · US
The Institute for the Study of War assessment concerns Russia’s offensive campaign and has no direct connection to a U.S. election.
News · US
The national concern comes 45 days before the midterms but is not tied to a named candidate, race or policy dispute.
News · LA
A planned billion SpaceX investment, thousands of rocket launches and confidential negotiations are drawing concern.
News · US
The program also examines Apple’s move into retail and features Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
News · WI
Two Wisconsin sisters with a rare form of hearing loss have received a newly approved therapy.
News · TX
Texas City’s license plate reader system is subject to new rules, with the written policy central to understanding the change.
News · AZ
A Metro Phoenix city is preparing to strengthen data center rules that have been in place for 20 years.
News · MT
The Senate passed Daines’ measure to preserve a rural water system in Montana, moving it to the president for action.
News · OR
Oregon’s governor says Trump is responsible for a proposed Bonneville rate increase totaling.
News · IL
Rep. Travis Weaver’s House Bill 5814 would remove Illinois’ per-wager tax on exchange wagers and set legal rules for fantasy contests.
Candidate profile · RI
Democratic incumbent Evan Shanley is the only candidate listed in the uncontested 2026 general election race for House District 24.