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SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Oklahoma officials disagree over who can call a vote on a constitutional convention question

Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Nebraska joins Arizona, Colorado, and Washington as first states to vote on sex-based eligibility for school sports ballot measures in 2026

Nebraska voters will be deciding a constitutional amendment establishing sex-based eligibility requirements for school and college sports in the state. It will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Federal judge temporarily blocks Ohio documentary proof of citizenship requirement

On Aug. 25, a federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law that requires individuals registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to provide documentary proof of citizenship.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Delaware enacts eight election-related bills and advances five amendments in 2026 session

The Delaware General Assembly adjourned on June 30 after enacting eight election-related bills and advancing five constitutional amendments. Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed all eight bills in June, July, and August.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Colorado mail-in ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026 — the most in a single year

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 1

Five candidates are running for Rhode Island’s two congressional districts — tying with 2020 for the second-fewest since 2014

This year's filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Rhode Island was June 24, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 31

Five candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's Trump-won, Democratic-held 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), Thomas J. Smith (R), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's 8th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 31

U.S. Senate race in Michigan between El-Sayed (D) and Rogers (R) to help determine control of the chamber

Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) are running in the general election for Senate in Michigan on Nov. 3. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) did not seek re-election.

Ballotpedia · Aug 31

First measure certified in California for 2028 makes changes to 1996 affirmative action ban

The California State Assembly took the final vote on Aug. 30 to send Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 (ACA 7) to voters on Nov. 7, 2028. Currently, the state constitution prohibits racial discrimination and preferential treatment in public employment, public education, and public contracting. ACA 7 would narrow the affirmative action…

Ballotpedia · Aug 31