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The number of incumbents in South Carolina's state legislature being challenged is tied with 2018 for the highest number in a midterm

Thirty-six South Carolina state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, a 29% decrease from the number that faced challengers in 2024.

Ballotpedia · May 26

No Democratic incumbents, two Republican incumbents are being challenged in primaries for state legislature in Maine

Two Maine state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the fewest at any point since 2018. This is a 67% decrease in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024. Both of the contested incumbents are Republican state representatives.

Ballotpedia · May 26

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · May 26

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The highest number of Oklahoma state legislative incumbents being challenged this year is more than at any point since 2010

Forty-one Oklahoma state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the most at any point since 2010. This is a 41% increase in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018

Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting

Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D).

Ballotpedia · May 22

Redistricting turns California's 41st District into a Democratic district, setting up intra-party fight

Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D), Hector De La Torre (D), Shonique Williams (D), and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running in the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and De La Torre led in endorsements and fundraising.

Ballotpedia · May 22

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Since Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), prohibiting racial discrimination in voting nationwide, 10 states have passed state-level voting rights acts. The provisions of these laws vary, but they generally include policies that mirror or expand on the federal VRA.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs order requiring state to issue guidance on immigration enforcement at polling places

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order on May 20 requiring the state Department of Elections to issue guidance for election workers on engaging with federal immigration officers at polling places, among other directives.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

Ballotpedia · May 22

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2, 2026, ranging from school bonds and parcel taxes to data center bans and election administration changes.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Georgia lawmakers make some county races nonpartisan, enact five other election bills in 2026

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular legislative session on April 2 after sending six election-related bills to Gov. Brian Kemp (R). Kemp signed the bills on May 11 and 12.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Greg Dolezal and John F. Kennedy advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia, the top two vote getters — Greg Dolezal (R) and John F. Kennedy (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

Ballotpedia · May 22

Three candidates are running for South Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District this year — the second most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Dakota was March 31, 2026.

Ballotpedia · May 22

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Ballotpedia · May 22

South Carolina changes municipal election date laws, approves three other pieces of election-related legislation in 2026

The South Carolina Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular legislative session on May 14 after approving four pieces of election-related legislation.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Twenty-one states set at least one requirement on ballot initiative petition circulators

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Ballotpedia · May 22

2.6% of state legislative incumbents have lost their primaries so far this year

So far this year, 43 state legislative incumbents—eight Democrats and 35 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers.

Ballotpedia · May 22

North Carolina voters to decide on two measures related to property and income tax limits on the November 2026 ballot

The North Carolina State Legislature approved two constitutional amendments related to property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed both amendments on May 20, 2026.

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Ballotpedia · May 22

16 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

With the summer fast approaching, the electoral heat is also rising as more and more states will soon hold their primary elections.

Ballotpedia · May 22

Twenty-one states set at least one requirement on ballot initiative petition circulators

In states across the country, groups are gathering signatures to place initiatives or referendums on the 2026 ballot. Of the 26 states that allow citizen initiatives, 21 have at least one law setting requirements for petition circulators.

Ballotpedia · May 21

Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include Trump administration plans to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 and a discussion of notable state bills reducing agency power in 2026

Ballotpedia · May 21

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

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Ballotpedia · May 20

Keisha Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) defeated six other candidates to win the Democratic Party primary for governor on May 19, 2026, receiving 58% of the vote. Lance and three other candidates — Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Michael Thurmond — led in polling, fundraising, and media coverage ahead of the primary.

Ballotpedia · May 20

Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026

Ed Gallrein (R) defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (R) in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Massie was the second member of the U.S. House of Representatives to lose re-election in a primary in the 2026 election cycle.

Ballotpedia · May 20

Bob Brooks wins May 19 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November

Bob Brooks defeated Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure, and Carol Obando-Derstine in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District on May 19. Brooks will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in the Nov. 3 general election. Three independent race forecasters rated the general election as a toss-up.

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