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Delaware 2026 primary voter guide
Elections and votingDelaware voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting options before the 2026 primary.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 14, 2026
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Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 14, 2026
Race preview · CA
Three Democrats contest California’s 26th House district
Elections and votingJulia Brownley, Chris Espinosa and Sonia DR Devgan-kacker are running in CA-26’s 2026 general election.
The Ballot California News DeskSep 14, 2026
Explainer · AR
Voter guide to Arkansas’ 2026 general election
Elections and votingArkansas voters should confirm key dates, registration details, voting options and their ballot before the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
Explainer · AK
Voter guide: Alaska 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MN
Minnesota Tests State Power Over Prediction Markets
EducationA first-in-the-nation ban and a federal lawsuit have made Minnesota central to the dispute over who regulates prediction markets.
The Ballot Minnesota DeskSep 14, 2026
News · TX
SpaceX sues Texas AG, Grimes County over records requests
Elections and votingSpaceX has taken the Texas attorney general and Grimes County to court in a dispute involving public records requests.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MI
Michigan bill would limit youth use of e-bikes
EducationA proposed Michigan bill would restrict how children and teenagers use electric bicycles, but it is not yet state law.
The Ballot Michigan News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · WY
Wyoming senator warns CLARITY Act window is closing
Foreign policyThe senator said momentum behind the CLARITY Act will not return this decade if the current opportunity passes.
The Ballot Wyoming DeskSep 14, 2026
News · KY
Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law
Elections and votingLegislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
California governor signs online child safety bills
Elections and votingThe new state laws address online child safety, with implementation details and effective dates now central to their impact.
The Ballot California DeskSep 14, 2026
News · AZ
Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Bills Honoring Charlie Kirk
Elections and votingThe Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 14, 2026
Explainer · RI
Rhode Island 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingRhode Island voters can use this guide to prepare for the 2026 general election and track essential voting information.
The Ballot Rhode Island News DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · PA
Candidate profile: Naderah Griffin in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District
Elections and votingNaderah Griffin is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 U.S. House race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · MI
Federal court rejects Trump order on Michigan coal plant
Elections and votingA federal court ruled against a Trump order intended to keep a Michigan coal plant operating.
The Ballot Michigan DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs Woody Williams monument act
Elections and votingThe act, named for West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, creates a National Medal of Honor Monument.
The Ballot Virginia DeskSep 14, 2026
News · US
Swedish opposition holds preliminary one-seat majority
Elections and votingSweden’s election remained exceptionally close, with preliminary results putting the opposition one seat above the majority threshold.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · WA
50,000 U.S. personnel on alert amid energy threats
Energy and environmentThe USS George Washington is deployed in the Middle East as U.S. forces prepare for possible combat involving Iran and allied groups.
The Ballot Washington News DeskSep 14, 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 · KS
Kansas flags ordered to fly at half-staff Friday
Elections and votingKansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.
The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 14, 2026
News · CA
San Francisco mayor proposes rent reforms after emergency
HousingThe mayor followed a rent emergency declaration with a housing reform proposal, beginning a new phase of city policy consideration.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · GA
Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor
Elections and votingThe Stockbridge City Council voted to remove the mayor in a city government action unrelated to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Georgia DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NV
Lombardo orders Nevada flags lowered for 9/11
Elections and votingGov. Joe Lombardo directed flags to fly at half-staff in Nevada in observance of 9/11.
The Ballot Nevada News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska court keeps Respect Nebraska Voters off ballot
Elections and votingThe state Supreme Court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment violated Nebraska’s single-subject rule.
The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 14, 2026
News · ME
Maine Democrats criticize Collins over Epstein files vote
Elections and votingMaine Democrats criticized Collins in Portland, saying a vote by Collins blocked the release of Epstein-related files.
The Ballot Maine Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Jon Husted in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Jon Husted is among 16 candidates in Ohio’s contested U.S. Senate race on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · NE
OPS proposes 8.2-cent levy increase after aid shortfall
Economy and jobsOmaha Public Schools would also draw nearly from reserves under its proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 14, 2026
News · OR
Oregon governor orders pause involving data centers
Elections and votingThe governor announced the state action with an AI-generated image, separating the policy decision from an unusual communications choice.
The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · VA
Trump signs bill honoring Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
Elections and votingThe measure honors the West Virginia World War II hero and is not directly connected to an election or candidate race.
The Ballot Virginia Policy 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