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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026

In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.

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Republican and Democratic trifectas both enacted more bills increasing agency power than decreasing it in 2026

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, Brew.

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Tartan Army hailed by Boston chiefs as astounding drinking figures emerge

Boston have released their official figures as World Cup hosts and showed the Tartan Army helped drive a 179 per cent increase in bar takings from…

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declares August 15 as 'India Day'

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared August 15 as India Day. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also issued a similar proclamation recognizing the diaspora. Both leaders acknowledged the significant contributions of Indian-Americans to the state. Community organizations foster civic engagement and cultural exchange through celebrations. This observance highlights India's rich heritage and…

The Economic Times

Six battleground Democratic primaries in the Massachusetts Senate this September

Six Democratic primaries for the Massachusetts Senate are scheduled for September 1, 2026. All 40 seats are up for election in the chamber, in which Democrats have a 35-5 majority.

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Traffic cone flown to Boston in first class seat as Tartan Army legacy lives on

A traffic cone intended as a symbol of friendship between Glasgow and Massachusetts has been flown across the Atlantic in a first-class seat

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Traffic cone flies first class to Boston as symbol of Scotland’s friendship

The cone will travel around Massachusetts to raise money for mental health charities.

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'One of the oldest gravestones of a free Black person in America' discovered in Boston

Experts have identified the gravestone of Boston, a free Black man who died in 1729.

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Boston’s $1,000 Property Tax Break: Who Qualifies After Age 65?

Property taxes in Boston keep climbing, and for many older homeowners living on fixed incomes, that annual bill can feel like a growing threat to...

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Boston's World Cup fan zones shut down after Tartan Army leaves America

BOSTON has announced it has officially closed its fan zones just one week after the Tartan Army left and despite still having more World Cup matches…

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Tartan Army’s highlights as Scotland officially knocked out of World Cup

THE Tartan Army is commiserating after Scotland were formally knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday — but fans have been hailed for bringing a…

The National (Scotland)

The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along

IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter writes about the unexpectedly heartwarming and heartrending moments — from Freddy the German to Norwegian longboats on the New York City subway and an unlikely social media star from Cape Verde — that have played out on the sidelines of 2026’s World Cup

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Tartan Army given green light to put cones on Miami statues after 'crackdown'

THE Tartan Army has been given the green light to put cones on Miami statues after a reported “crack down” in recent days

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Miami police 'crack down' on Scots putting cones on statues during World Cup visit

MIAMI police are cracking down on Scots putting cones on statues as the Tartan Army descend on the city ahead of their match against Brazil this week

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Tartan Army bids Boston a bittersweet farewell after doing Scotland proud

National pride, much like a Scottish national side's football game, is hard-won and so easily lost. After a 10-day takeover of Boston, with one…

Radio France Internationale

Scotland fans work their World Cup magic on Boston

When Scotland's finest footballers were last at the World Cup in 1998, David Moffat supported the side from his home in Inverness.

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Scots honoured with dedicated appreciation day in US as tribute to Tartan Army

Scotland fans in Boston have been honoured with a dedicated appreciation day as part of a transatlantic tribute to the Tartan Army

The Guardian - UK

‘The cops bought me an egg and cheese muffin’: Boston’s love affair with Tartan Army goes on

Scotland fans in the Massachusetts city awaiting their game against Morocco have continued to make an impression on the locals

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Boston Mayor takes part in Scottish traffic cone tradition during World Cup takeover

Boston's mayor has admitted she placed a traffic cone on a statue amid the Tartan Army’s antics during their World Cup takeover

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Inside Boston chaos for Scotland's Fifa World Cup win against Haiti

After a shot heard round the world for Scotland fans, John McGinn sealed a nerve-wracking first FIFA World Cup victory for the national side in 36…

The Independent UK

Boston ramps up security for St. Patrick’s Day Parade as 1 million expected to line route amid Iran war

Mayor Michelle Wu says that no credible threats have been made against the famed event

Reason

Florida Embraces New Urbanist Mega-Developments

Plus: Zohran Mamdani's rent rip-off hearings exclude public housing tenants, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is a "yes" on rent control, and the intersection of zoning and qualified immunity.

Sports Illustrated

The NFL and Roger Goodell Are Providing a Blueprint for Tussling With Donald Trump

The President would like to use the league for political gain, but the owners and the commissioner haven’t been willing partners.

Roll Call

At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Sides With Trump Over Its Own Vice President on World Cup Host Cities

President Trump recently questioned if two Democrat-run cities, Boston and Chicago, should host World Cup matches as planned.

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