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Trump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill
HousingTrump said he would not sign a bipartisan housing measure but stopped short of explicitly threatening a veto.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
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News · IA
Cook shifts Iowa and Texas governor ratings toward Democrats
Elections and votingThe Cook Political Report moved its assessments of the Iowa and Texas governor’s races in a direction more favorable to Democrats.
The Ballot Iowa News DeskAug 21, 2026
News · US
Details Missing on Unmanned Aircraft Import Changes
Economy and jobsAn import-related development involving unmanned aircraft systems has emerged, but the United States has not publicly specified what is changing or released the primary document explaining the action.
The Ballot National DeskAug 21, 2026
News · FL
Florida primary takeaways lack supporting details
Elections and votingA Google News item references three takeaways from a Florida primary and a Senate surprise but does not identify the election, candidates, results or takeaways.
The Ballot Florida News DeskAug 21, 2026
News · AZ
New poll places Hobbs ahead of Biggs in Arizona governor race
Elections and votingFOX 10 Phoenix reports that Hobbs leads Biggs in a new poll of Arizona’s 2026 governor’s race. The station has not published the candidates’ results or key methodological details.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskAug 21, 2026
News · PA
Governor’s race could shape Pennsylvania election policy
Elections and votingPennsylvania’s next governor could influence how the state runs elections, though no specific policy change or candidate position has been identified.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · MI
Governor proposal details not available in supplied record
Health careMichigan Independent reports that unidentified Michigan governor candidates have competing health care and education plans. Their proposals, policy documents and the specific race or election have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026
News · MI
Details lacking on Michigan governor policy proposals
Health careMichigan governor candidates are offering competing health care and education plans, but the candidates and details of their proposals have not been identified.
The Ballot Michigan DeskAug 20, 2026
News · IA
Report labels two Iowa statewide races differently
Elections and votingAn unidentified organization rates Iowa’s Senate contest a “toss-up” and the governor’s race “leans Democrat,” but has not published polling or explained its methodology.
The Ballot Iowa DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Florida congressional primary winners not provided in source
Elections and votingFlorida’s U.S. House and U.S. Senate primary winners cannot be identified because the election date, candidates, race results, vote totals and certified outcomes are unspecified.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses effort to keep House seat
Elections and votingRepublican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida has lost his effort to remain in the U.S. House. The circumstances and timing of the outcome are unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Cory Mills loses effort to retain U.S. House seat
Elections and votingFlorida Republican Rep. Cory Mills has lost his effort to remain in Congress, though the process and timing remain unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 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 · US
Poll report gives Democrats an 8-point congressional edge
Elections and votingA new poll reported by The Hill places Democrats eight points ahead of the GOP on the congressional ballot.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · US
Congressional ballot poll puts Democrats 8 points ahead
Elections and votingA congressional ballot poll puts Democrats eight points ahead of Republicans. The Hill did not name the pollster or report the survey’s methodology or individual party percentages.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskAug 20, 2026
News · US
Trump and Cassidy clash over war powers vote
Foreign policyTrump and Cassidy clashed over a war powers vote during Trump’s meeting with Republican senators.
The Ballot National DeskAug 20, 2026
News · ME
No Maine Senate poll figures available in supplied 2026 report
Elections and votingA Google News listing about 2026 Maine Senate polling contains no poll results, candidate names or election record.
The Ballot Maine DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNPR Politics spoke with Angie Nixon about organizing her Florida U.S. Senate primary campaign while facing a large spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida DeskAug 20, 2026
News · FL
Grassroots organizing shaped Angie Nixon’s primary win
Elections and votingNixon won a Florida U.S. Senate primary after relying on grassroots organizing while facing a major spending disadvantage.
The Ballot Florida 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
News · PA
Democrats claim victory in tight Pennsylvania House election
Elections and votingA Democratic victory claim has been reported, but the supplied information does not include candidates, vote totals or certification details.
The Ballot Pennsylvania DeskAug 20, 2026