Candidate profile · MA
Candidate profile: Joseph Tache for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingJoseph Tache is listed as an Other candidate in Massachusetts’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Massachusetts DeskSep 3, 2026
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Candidate profile · KY
Garland Andy Barr profile: Kentucky’s 6th District race
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Garland Andy Barr is one of 15 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 6th District general election.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 3, 2026
News · US
Former NSC director weighs Trump Venezuela oil plan
Energy and environmentBenjamin Gedan discussed whether the Trump administration’s plan for Venezuelan oil can be put into practice.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 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
Candidate profile · AZ
Candidate profile: Thomas James Feely
Elections and votingRepublican Thomas James Feely is running for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 3, 2026
News · US
Presidential Document Establishes U.S. Space Academy
EducationThe action creates the United States Space Academy, while its programs, leadership and operating timetable await implementation details.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 3, 2026
News · US
Vance to hold first White House briefing in over 40 days
Elections and votingVice President JD Vance will take part in the first White House press briefing in more than 40 days.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 3, 2026
News · US
Protect Our Care focuses effort on 29 House Republicans
Elections and votingProtect Our Care is directing an initiative at 29 Republican House members, without linking the effort to a specific election.
The Ballot National DeskSep 3, 2026
News · AK
Dan J. Sullivan remains on Alaska’s U.S. Senate ballot
Elections and votingThe Petersburg candidate kept his ballot place after finishing third in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House Republicans question Trump trade official on beef, Canada
Economy and jobsHouse Republicans pressed a Trump trade official over beef imports and trade matters involving Canada.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 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
House passes temporary funding bill ahead of election
Elections and votingThe House approved a short-term measure intended to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Battleground Republicans await Trump campaign spending
Elections and votingRepublicans in competitive contests are still waiting for Donald Trump to direct campaign money their way as elections approach.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Trump plans meeting with vulnerable GOP lawmakers
Elections and votingTrump will host a group of Republican lawmakers described as politically vulnerable at the White House.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House Democrats confront fallout after unexpected defections
Elections and votingUnexpected defections have created an internal challenge for House Democrats, separate from any candidate race or election result.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House passes bill aimed at preventing government shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved a government funding measure intended to prevent a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
The Ballot National 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 · MA
Massachusetts 2026 primary results are not yet listed
Elections and votingA Google News listing identifies 2026 Massachusetts primary contests for Senate, governor and other offices but includes no results.
The Ballot Massachusetts Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House condemns socialism as 8 Democrats join Republicans
Elections and votingThe House voted to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats joining Republicans on the measure.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · AK
Alaska primary points to possible 2027 coalitions
Elections and votingPrimary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Markey defeats Moulton in Democratic US Senate primary
Elections and votingMarkey won the Democratic primary contest against Moulton for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot National 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
News · US
What could halt a White House ballroom project?
Elections and votingWhether the ballroom can be stopped depends on its formal status, funding, legal requirements and who has authority over each step.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · MA
Massachusetts primary results span Congress, State House
Elections and votingA WBUR roundup collects Massachusetts primary results across congressional and State House races in one place.
The Ballot Massachusetts News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Garrity and Shapiro LGBTQ positions are not established
Elections and votingNeither candidate has a documented LGBTQ-rights platform that can be fairly characterized in the 2026 Pennsylvania governor contest.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House passes temporary bill aimed at preventing shutdown
Economy and jobsThe House approved short-term federal funding intended to prevent a government shutdown before the election.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
House votes to fund government through midterm elections
Elections and votingThe House approved continued government funding covering the period through the midterm elections.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 2, 2026
News · US
Ed Markey declares victory in Massachusetts Senate primary
Elections and votingThe Democratic senator from Massachusetts declared victory in a U.S. Senate primary, with C-SPAN carrying the announcement.
The Ballot National DeskSep 2, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Shelley Moore Capito
Elections and votingCapito is the Republican incumbent in West Virginia’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, which has 13 listed candidates.
The Ballot West Virginia News DeskSep 2, 2026
Explainer · VT
Voter guide to Vermont’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for tracking election dates, reviewing the ballot, registering and making a voting plan in Vermont.
The Ballot Vermont News DeskSep 2, 2026