News · AL
Senate passes Britt bill on clergy and Social Security
Economy and jobsThe measure would give clergy another opportunity under Social Security but must complete the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Alabama News DeskOct 3, 2026
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News · NC
Voter registration warnings reach North Carolina mailboxes
Elections and votingThe notices followed an agreement between North Carolina and the Justice Department under Trump.
The Ballot North Carolina DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsThe new state law pauses Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days in an effort to reduce fuel costs.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · MO
Missouri senator proposes new bill concerning Flock
Foreign policyThe measure would have to complete Missouri’s legislative process before it could change state law.
The Ballot Missouri Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · NM
What to know about New Mexico’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingVoters will decide a U.S. Senate seat, three U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OH
Ohio school cuts Anduril tax bill despite funding need
Economy and jobsThe school approved a tax reduction for Anduril while facing its own need for more money.
The Ballot Ohio DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
California and six states sue over federal funding
Elections and votingThe states accuse the Trump administration of withholding money that Congress approved.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania House passes bill to end closed primaries
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the state House, but Pennsylvania’s primary election rules have not changed yet.
The Ballot Pennsylvania Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · PA
Pennsylvania House passes bill on unaffiliated primary voting
Elections and votingThe measure would let Pennsylvania voters without a party affiliation participate in primary elections.
The Ballot Pennsylvania News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · CA
Padilla challenges tax-credit plan affecting 700,000
Economy and jobsPadilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs
Foreign policyThe new office reports directly to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, placing religious affairs within his immediate Pentagon leadership structure.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · US
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil
Energy and environmentThe international agreement includes diesel and comes as rising prices put political pressure on President Donald Trump and Republicans.
The Ballot National DeskOct 2, 2026
News · US
Brazil vote may reshape Senate more than House
Elections and votingThe election may produce limited change in Brazil’s House while altering the Senate more noticeably.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · US
Trump says Iran war will end soon as 9,000 troops deploy
Foreign policyTwo U.S. naval groups are heading to the Middle East, where American forces could soon total about 20,000.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · US
Hegseth orders October voting day off for all US troops
Elections and votingThe Pentagon policy gives every U.S. service member one day off in October to vote and will return in even-numbered election years.
The Ballot National DeskOct 2, 2026
News · KS
Republican super PAC redirects money to Kansas
Elections and votingThe Senate Leadership Fund is moving advertising money from North Carolina to Kansas as the Kansas contest becomes more competitive.
The Ballot Kansas DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · AR
Candidate profile: Brandon Achor in Arkansas House District 71
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Brandon Achor is running in Arkansas House District 71 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Arkansas Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · AL
Candidate profile: Andrew Rankin Guyton Sneed
Elections and votingSneed, a Democrat, is one of seven candidates listed in Alabama’s contested 5th District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Alabama DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MO
Sports event contracts ordered to end in Missouri
Elections and votingPrediction market companies must stop offering sports-related event contracts covered by a Missouri order.
The Ballot Missouri News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · TN
Appeals court halted Pike execution before high court action
Health careThe U.S. Supreme Court later allowed Tennessee to proceed, but the execution attempt did not result in Christa Pike’s death.
The Ballot Tennessee DeskOct 2, 2026
News · NY
New York Attorney General Sues Evolutions Festival
Elections and votingThe state’s lawsuit centers on ticket refunds and vendor fees that Evolutions Festival allegedly failed to return.
The Ballot New York News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · FL
Florida governor signs warrant in prison cellmate killing
Public safetyThe governor signed a death warrant for a man who killed his cellmate while confined in a Florida state prison.
The Ballot Florida News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MD
Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
News · AR
Arkansas attorney general sues 29 over mailed abortion pills
Health careThe lawsuit brings 29 defendants into a court dispute involving abortion pills sent through the mail.
The Ballot Arkansas News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · MS
Mississippi Democrats weigh a new Senate push
Elections and votingA young district attorney is urging Democratic officials and donors to compete for voters despite the party’s long Senate drought.
The Ballot Mississippi Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Bryce Edgmon
Elections and votingIndependent incumbent Bryce Edgmon is running unopposed for Alaska House District 37 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alaska DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · WV
Candidate profile: Anitra Hamilton
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Anitra Hamilton is running in West Virginia House District 81 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
Race preview · WA
Who is running for U.S. Senate in Washington in 2026?
Elections and votingDelbert Eugene MR Brisco and Gavin Solomon are running in Washington’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Washington DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · UT
Candidate profile: Michael Farrell in Utah’s 1st District
Elections and votingMichael Farrell is a Democrat running in Utah’s contested 1st Congressional District election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Utah Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
Candidate profile · RI
Candidate profile: Dan McKee for Rhode Island governor
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Dan McKee is running for governor in Rhode Island’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Rhode Island Policy DeskOct 2, 2026