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Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026

The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.

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Space Warrior Polling at 20%: Count Binface Becomes Farage's Biggest Rival in Clacton By-Election

Count Binface, a satirical character, challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton's by-election, drawing attention due to voter disaffection and the absence of major parties, amidst a record 34 candidates.

International Business Times UK

Don’t trust the name on the PAC

Political action committees are responsible for nearly two-thirds of all federal election funding, with about US$6.3 billion raised and $4.8 billion spent since January 2025. But their outsized political influence does not just come from their wallets. It’s also generated from their names.

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Trump’s Iran approval plunges 24 points among voters

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Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades

Voters in four states will decide six statewide ballot measures related to housing policy on Nov. 3 — the most in a single election year between 2006 and 2026.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions

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.

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Trump Admin Reportedly Pushing to Deport Noncitizens Who Registered to Vote, Even If They Never Cast a Ballot

Some Green card holders have been placed in removal proceedings after their voter registration was discovered during citizenship applications

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Oklahoma lawmakers sent a voter ID constitutional amendment to the Aug. 25 ballot during the 2026 session. Here are the other election bills they passed.

The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned its 2026 legislative session on May 14 after enacting five election-related bills and passing one constitutional amendment. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed all five of the bills in May.

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How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

Beyond picking governors, state legislators, local officials and representatives to serve in Congress, voters in almost every state this year will have the opportunity to amend the language of their state constitution. In one state, they could potentially rewrite the constitution altogether.

The Conversation

SIR: Actor Prakash Raj claims his name deleted from electoral rolls in Bengaluru

Actor Prakash Raj stated his name was deleted from Bengaluru electoral rolls. He was among 65 lakh voters removed during a revision process. Raj expressed his intent to follow the procedure to reinstate his voter ID. He also made a statement regarding the ruling dispensation's actions. His name was reportedly…

The Economic Times

State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026

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Delaware becomes the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

On Aug. 6, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) signed legislation making Delaware the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act.

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August recess was saved. The GOP’s voter ID bill, not so much

President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats to cancel August recess. A group of ultraconservative House Republicans and even a few GOP senators…

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Trump Says Black and Brown Voters Are 'Flocking' to GOP; Polls Show the Opposite

Donald Trump's assertion of increasing minority support for Republicans is contradicted by recent polls, which indicate a decline in his approval among Black and Hispanic voters since 2024.

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MAGA Voter Who Backed Trump Says He Regrets His Vote After 10 Years Waiting for Immigration Case

A Hispanic voter, once a Trump supporter, shares his decade-long struggle with the US immigration system, highlighting personal challenges and questioning his political choices.

The Conversation

Voter beware: how electoral commissions are powerless to stop deliberately misleading party names

A “Free Palestine” party is registered to contest the Victorian state election in November. The conflict in the Middle East is notoriously complex. But what could be simpler than a single-issue political cause, with such a direct slogan as “Free Palestine”?

International Business Times UK

Kamala Harris' 'SAVE Act' Warning Goes Viral After Trump Shares Clip: Fact-Check Reveals What She Missed

Kamala Harris's viral video criticising the SAVE America Act highlights concerns over voter registration barriers, though the bill allows more identification options than she mentioned.

International Business Times

Netanyahu Snubs Gaza Peace Plan. Bibi Risks Fury Of Trump To Shore Up Voter Base In Israeli Polls

Netanyahu said in a cabinet meeting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed." Though the stress was on Hamas giving up all of its weapons before any pull-back, analysts say the move was more of a symbolic statement to boost his electoral fortunes. This is Israel's…

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UK PM Andy Burnham plans cost-of-living tour to reassure voters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tour Britain to hear cost-of-living concerns. He plans to introduce measures offering consumers some financial relief. Burnham will also share his ten-year plan for the United Kingdom. Opposition parties criticize these plans, citing business burdens. Businesses face tax hikes and red tape, according to critics.

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Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

The Independent UK

Trump isn’t letting 21 straight losses in court slow down demand for voter records

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Trump acknowledges GOP voters are upset ahead of midterms but ‘not angry’ with him

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'You Can't Afford to Breathe': Trump Voter Brought to Tears Over Gas Prices as President Claims Golden Age

A Trump voter emotionally describes her struggle with rising petrol costs, highlighting a disconnect between her experience and the president's optimistic economic claims.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records with the federal government. The administration's aggressive election oversight efforts have faced numerous courtroom defeats. Judges cite the Constitution's primary role for states in running federal elections.

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Voters defeated three measures that Republican Legislatures put on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas

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