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There are five contested primaries for the Alaska Legislature on August 18, the most since the state introduced top-four primaries

There are five contested primaries for the Alaska Legislature happening on August 18. This is the most since voters approved the state’s top-four primary system in 2020. Four of these primaries are for seats in the House, and one is for a seat in the state Senate.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Third rematch in 8 years happening in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent Jennifer Kiggans (R), Elaine Luria (D), and three other candidates are running for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

25 states have an August deadline for removing a candidate's name from the ballot

In most states, the deadline for candidates to have their name removed from the general election ballot falls in August or September. A party-affiliated candidate withdrawing by this deadline does not necessarily mean that the political party will be allowed to put a replacement candidate on the ballot.

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Massachusetts enacts budget bill allowing election grants in 2026 session

On July 31, the Massachusetts General Court adjourned its formal legislative session after passing one election-related bill, which Gov. Maura Healey (D) signed into law.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 48% of election bills passed in 2026 session

On June 13, the Arizona Legislature adjourned its 2026 session after passing 21 election-related bills and one constitutional amendment. Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) signed 11 of the bills and vetoed 10.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Dunleavy vetoed both election bills the Alaska Legislature passed during its 2026 session

The Alaska Legislature adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 20 after passing two election-related bills. Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) vetoed both bills in April and July.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Third-fewest Florida state legislative incumbents at any point since 2010 facing a primary challenge

Sixteen Florida state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the third-fewest at any point since 2010. This is a 23% increase in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Four candidates are running for Delaware's At-Large Congressional District this year — the third-most since 2014

This year's filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Delaware was July 14, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Candidates running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District focus their campaigns on affordability

Incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman (D), Douglas Ollivant (R), and Alaha Ahrar (I) are running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Vindman and Ollivant lead in noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Aguilar, Marchant meet in 2022 rematch for Nevada secretary of state

Incumbent Cisco Aguilar (D), Jim Marchant (R), Brad Barnhill (Independent American Party), and John T. Kennedy (L) are running in the general election for Nevada Secretary of State on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18