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Weekly Brew: October 2, 2026

Each week, the Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed. But we’ve been thinking: why stop there?

Ballotpedia · Oct 2

Trump saw lowest average approval rating of his second term in September

At the end of September, approval polling averages showed President Donald Trump (R) at 39% approval. Sixty percent of voters disapproved of his performance. September saw the lowest average approval rating of his second term at 38%, last seen on Sept. 29, 2026. The highest average approval rating of his…

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

Trump issued eleven executive orders in September, bringing his total across both terms to 508

President Donald Trump’s (R) issued 11 executive orders in September, bringing his second term total to 288 as of Oct. 1. Trump issued orders on livestock, ranching, adjustments to delegations under the Defense Production Act, veterans benefits and employment opportunities, water quality, hunting, fishing, the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program, America.gov,…

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

Nearly two-thirds of 2026 legislative referrals reflect partisan divides in legislative support

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 29

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS opinions spotlight

Welcome to the Sept. 28 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Sep 28

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in October 2026

In October 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking nine elections across seven states. These include no statewide elections, four special elections held to fill vacancies in four states, and three recall elections in three states.

Ballotpedia · Sep 25

Majority control at stake in elections for Michigan's state senate on November 3, 2026

Elections for the Michigan State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Sep 25

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #224

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Sep 23

States are recruiting poll workers for November. Here's what they require.

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.

Ballotpedia · Sep 22

Majority control at stake in Arizona Senate elections on Nov. 3

Elections for the Arizona State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Sep 21