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Partisan control of Georgia Public Service Commission at stake in November election

Five candidates are running for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission in the general election on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Peter Hubbard (D) and Fitz Johnson (R) are running in District 3. Shelia Edwards (D), Josh Tolbert (R), and Thomas Blooming (L) are running in District 5. District…

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2026

Welcome to the Aug. 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Rep. Chuck Edwards becomes the 60th U.S. House to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) announced on Aug. 5, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

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Larry Rhoden becomes the first South Dakota governor in history to win a primary for a full-term after ascenion to office

On July 28, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden (R) won the state’s first-ever primary runoff to win a full term as governor. He defeated car dealer Toby Doeden (R) 72% to 28%. Rhoden became governor in 2025 after Gov. Kristi Noem (R) resigned to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Incumbent Ed Case (D) defeated Jarrett Keohokalole (D) and three other candidates in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District

Incumbent Ed Case (D) defeated Jarrett Keohokalole (D) and three other candidates in the Democratic primary for Hawaii's 1st Congressional District on August 8, 2026. The filing deadline was June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Case and Keohokalole led in fundraising and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Texas sues Glass Lewis over proxy advice disclosures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued Glass Lewis in Texas District Court for Collin County on July 29, 2026, alleging deceptive trade practices. Glass Lewis is a San Francisco-based proxy advisory firm that advises institutional investors how to vote at corporate shareholder meetings.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

California proposes narrowing Scope 3 emissions reporting

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed limiting companies' initial, mandatory Scope 3 (indirect value chain) emissions disclosures to five of 15 categories under the state's corporate climate reporting law. CARB presented the proposal July 22 during a public workshop on the California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, created under…

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

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Nine primaries for Alabama's seven congressional districts are contested this year — the most since 2014

This year, Alabama and two other states — Tennessee and Louisiana — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Fifteen candidates are running in Connecticut’s five U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Connecticut was June 9, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Delaware becomes the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

On Aug. 6, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed legislation making Delaware the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Open general election contest for Indiana Secretary of State after Republican incumbent defeated at convention

Beau Bayh (D), Max Engling (R), Greg Ballard (I), and Lauri Shillings (L) are running for Indiana Secretary of State in the November 3, 2026, general election. Bayh, Engling, and Ballard lead in media attention and fundraising.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Brent Taylor won the Republican primary for Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District

Brent Taylor defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for August 2026

In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies from July 2 through Aug. 1, 2026. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

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Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Colorado voters to decide on ballot initiative establishing state constitutional right to purchase and sell natural gas

Voters in Colorado will decide on a ballot measure related to the right to purchase and sell natural gas to homes and businesses.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Johnny Garrett (R) defeated Jon Henry (R) and Van Hilleary (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026

Johnny Garrett (R) defeated Jon Henry (R) and Van Hilleary (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. As of July 2026, Garrett and Hilleary led in fundraising and local media attention.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026

Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Weekly Brew: August 7, 2026

Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 3 - August 7.

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Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Battleground election in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District is more expensive than 2024 at this point in the cycle

Incumbent Ryan Mackenzie (R), Bob Brooks (D), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Trump issued two executive orders in July, his second-lowest monthly total this term

President Donald Trump (R) issued two executive orders in July, the second-fewest of any month in his second term. As of July 31, Trump had signed 271 executive orders in his second term.

Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Maricopa County Superior Court judges rule two education-related ballot measures unconstitutional in Arizona

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Ballotpedia · Aug 7

Julian Beaudion becomes the fifth major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee to withdraw from a general election this year

On Aug. 4, Julian Beaudion (D) withdrew from the South Dakota general election for the U.S. Senate — the fifth time a major or minor party U.S. Senate nominee has withdrawn this year. As a result, this year ties with 2014 for the most nominee withdrawals (voluntary, misconduct-related, or due…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Fifty-three candidates are running for Tennessee’s nine U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year, Tennessee and two other states — Alabama and Louisiana — reopened their filing deadlines for primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives after the initial deadline passed. Each state reopened its filing deadline after passing new congressional maps ahead of this year's elections. Here's how this move…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026

Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Turek, Hinson running for open U.S. Senate seat in Iowa as Ernst retires

Josh Turek (D), Ashley Hinson (R), and Thomas Laehn (L) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Iowa on November 3, 2026.

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