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States prepare for possible ICE presence at polling places
ImmigrationStates are making contingency plans for the possibility that ICE agents could appear at polling locations.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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News · US
Congress has not stopped the Nov. 1 clock change
Elections and votingThe Nov. 1 clock change remains in place as Congress considers the question of permanent daylight saving time.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Haredi parties plan strategy shift for 2026 elections
Elections and votingThe parties are preparing a new political approach for 2026, though the development is not tied to a named candidate or individual race.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AL
Doug Jones proposes Alabama election system changes
Elections and votingJones is calling for a major election change and expanded authority for one of Alabama’s highest state offices.
The Ballot Alabama DeskSep 18, 2026
News · CA
California GOP official apologizes over dead-voter claim
Elections and votingThe party official apologized for saying dead people voted but continues examining the issue independently of any identified race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · ND
Howe says North Dakota needed a voice in mail ballot case
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court blocked new federal mail-voting restrictions before November, a result welcomed by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe.
The Ballot North Dakota Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · TX
Cornyn says he will not vote for Bo French
Elections and votingCornyn has ruled out voting for Bo French in a Texas race but has not identified an alternative choice.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · WI
Van Orden Backs Data Center Rate Protection
Elections and votingDerrick Van Orden voted for an effort intended to protect Wisconsin families from electricity rate increases tied to data centers.
The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Trump child-care idea divides conservatives over family aid
HousingThe unannounced proposal would extend federal child-care aid to some married households with a parent caring for children at home.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · WY
Cox Ranch data center proposal moves toward final vote
Elections and votingCheyenne City Council advanced the proposed Cox Ranch data center project, but the council has not yet taken final action.
The Ballot Wyoming Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · KY
Appeals court action releases Matt Bevin from jail
Elections and votingFormer Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is out of jail following action by a court of appeals in his case.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams
Public safetyJames Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi governor signs state forests agreement
Elections and votingThe governor signed an agreement focused on strengthening Mississippi’s state forests, with implementation details shaping its practical effect.
The Ballot Mississippi News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · FL
Florida attorney general proposes anti-spam bill
Elections and votingThe proposal would target unwanted calls and text messages in Florida, but it must go through the legislative process before becoming law.
The Ballot Florida News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs SB 1274 recognizing industrial cities
Elections and votingThe new California law recognizes the state’s industrial cities and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · SC
South Carolina reviews AI’s growing role in campaigns
Elections and votingA new Senate committee may examine campaign uses of artificial intelligence after earlier election-content bills stalled.
The Ballot South Carolina News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · SD
Advance voting opens Friday for South Dakota election
Elections and votingRegistered South Dakota voters can cast ballots in person or by mail ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot South Dakota News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Eisenkot leads poll average as Netanyahu closes gap
Elections and votingYashar averaged 22.2 seats across five polls, compared with Likud’s 21.2, while the Netanyahu-led bloc held a thin but inconclusive edge.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
Trump administration grants Iranian officials restricted UN visas
ImmigrationIran’s president and foreign minister may attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York, but their delegation will face travel and shopping limits.
The Ballot National DeskSep 18, 2026
News · MO
Missouri governor limits use of license plate reader data
Elections and votingA signed order restricts how data from Automated License Plate Readers may be used in Missouri.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · DE
Delaware governor signs HB 381 on data breach rules
Elections and votingHB 381 tightens Delaware’s data breach rules and limits safe harbors associated with HIPAA and GLBA.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
Congress clears Miami Tribe to pursue homeland claim
Elections and votingThe measure allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to litigate its long-running claim involving 2.6 million acres of its homelands.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · VA
House passes Kiggans bill honoring WWII veteran Shames
Elections and votingThe measure would name a Virginia Beach post office for Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran.
The Ballot Virginia Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AK
House passes Begich bill on Alaska Native handicrafts
Elections and votingThe measure, the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House, would clarify protections for traditional Alaska Native handicrafts.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas farm groups press Congress as farm bill advances
Economy and jobsArkansas agriculture organizations sought more economic assistance during Capitol Hill meetings as a farm bill cleared committee.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · AL
House backs Alabama lawmaker’s Tuskegee Airmen honor
Elections and votingThe House approved an Alabama congressman’s effort to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, marking formal support from the chamber.
The Ballot Alabama Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
House moves to leave without Hegseth impeachment vote
Elections and votingThe House moved toward departure without voting on whether to impeach Hegseth, leaving the chamber without a decision.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · TN
Tennessee adopts map splitting sole majority-Black district
Elections and votingThe new congressional boundaries divide Tennessee’s only majority-Black district among multiple districts.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
News · US
White House withdraws Richard Schroyer's ICE nomination
ImmigrationThe nomination was pulled after it stalled in a Senate committee amid a request for details about shootings involving federal agents.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 18, 2026
News · OK
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer nomination to lead ICE
ImmigrationThe former Oklahoma state trooper will no longer proceed through the Senate confirmation process to lead ICE.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 18, 2026