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Two states have veto-proof majorities opposite their governor's party — that could change this year

Heading into the 2026 elections, there are two states with a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party: Kansas and Kentucky. At least one legislative chamber is up for election this year in both states, meaning their veto-proof majority status could change.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

422 candidates, the second most since 2010, running in Missouri’s Aug. 4 state legislative primaries

Four hundred twenty-two candidates, the second most in any year since 2010, are running in Missouri’s Aug. 4 primaries. All 163 seats in the Missouri House of Representatives and 17 seats in the Missouri Senate are up for election this year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Signatures submitted for Colorado graduated income tax measure that competes with proposed income tax cap initiative

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on August 3, 2026, for a ballot initiative to establish a graduated income tax.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

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What the Democratic candidates in the Aug. 11 Minneapolis-area U.S. House primary have said on immigration

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11, which includes Minneapolis and its surrounding areas. This primary will be the first since Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota between December 2025 and February 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions in return to previous governors' processes

On July 31, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced that since taking office on Jan. 17, she has restored the voting rights of 66,085 Virginia residents with felony convictions.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Kansas Supreme Court allows three-day grace period for mail ballots to be temporarily reinstated ahead of primary

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

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Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a central issue in the Nov. 3 race for Connecticut treasurer. The Connecticut treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial investment of state monies, including through the state's public pension funds. Connecticut law allows the state treasurer to consider the…

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Pou (D) and Pino (R) are running in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending this November

Incumbent Nellie Pou (D), Rosemary Pino (R), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party) are running in the general election for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Tran (D) and Vo (R) running in California's redrawn 45th Congressional District on November 3

Incumbent Derek Tran (D) and Chuong Vo (R) are running in the general election for California's 45th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Vasquez (D), Cunningham (R) running in New Mexico's 2nd District, one of 23 Trump-won seats Democrats are defending

Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are running in the general election for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

One hundred fifty-nine candidates are running for Florida’s 28 U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida was June 12, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Rhode Island legislators restrict immigration enforcement near polling places, enact 18 other election bills in 2026 session

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 11 after passing 20 election-related bills. Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed all 20 bills between March and June.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Perry (R) and Stelson (D) set for PA-10 rematch after 2024 race decided by 1.2 points

Incumbent Scott Perry (R), Janelle Stelson (D), and Isabelle Harman (Independent) are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

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Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Forecasters rate AZ-06 a Toss-up or Lean Democratic as Ciscomani (R) seeks reelection

Incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R), JoAnna Mendoza (D), and Jereme Peters (L) are running in the general election for Arizona's 6th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Prediction markets approach $200 million in wagered contracts on midterm elections

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Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Prediction markets approach $200 million in settled contracts

An NBC News analysis found that in this election cycle, approximately $200 million has been wagered in prediction markets, where users have bet on election outcomes across the country.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Maine secretary of state's office says it will not make determination on whether Troy Jackson's candidacy violates sore loser law

On July 31, CBS13 reported that the Maine secretary of state's office would not make a determination in response to a July 24 letter from state Rep. James White (R) questioning whether Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, was eligible to run under the state’s sore loser law.…

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Ballotpedia · Jul 31

After two independents removed from the ballot, four candidates remain in general election for Illinois' 4th Congressional District

Four candidates are running in the general election to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Patty Garcia (D) and Chris Getty, a Democrat running as an independent, lead in media attention, fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Jesus Garcia (D) is not running for re-election.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

State supreme court vacancy count for July 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from July 2 to July 30, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeats Toby Doeden in historic Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota

Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff was the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the June 2,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

18 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

August is a busy month for unaffiliated, write-in, and judicial retention candidates intending to run in the November election. Eighteen states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Signatures submitted in Colorado for initiative that would require approval from an independent commission and the state supreme court for mid-decade redistricting maps

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 29 for a ballot initiative related to mid-decade redistricting.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on July 24, 2026, that its Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) had voted to select the first six states for the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar. Those states and their proposed primary dates are as follows:

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