Five Republican state legislative supermajorities and three Democratic ones are highly exposed to breaking in 2026 Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 23
Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases opinions for June 2026 Welcome to the June 22 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 · Jun 22
The federal and state judiciary's evolving role in American democracy Welcome to the Friday, June 19, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 19
California’s election results timeline and how states count absentee/mail-in ballots 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 · Jun 16
North Carolina General Assembly overrides Governor's veto of bill opting state into federal education tax credit scholarship program On June 3, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's (D) veto of HB 87, titled the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), opting the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program. Ballotpedia · Jun 12
Candidates endorsed by RECs won 88% of primary races across five states in June 2 elections Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards… Ballotpedia · Jun 12
Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 2026 Welcome to the June 8 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 · Jun 8
Weekly Brew: June 5, 2026 The General Assembly of North Carolina approved two constitutional amendments on property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3 ballot. Ballotpedia · Jun 5
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #208 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 · Jun 3
State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026 In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases new opinions Welcome to the June 1 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 · Jun 1
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026 In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states. Ballotpedia · May 29
Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 29
Ballotpedia publishes results from March 2026 school board member survey In 2026, Ballotpedia surveyed school board members to document their experiences serving on school boards and explore differences between serving on school boards in urban, suburban, and rural districts. Ballotpedia · May 28
Ballotpedia · May 28 Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction Welcome to the Thursday, May 28, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · May 27 Housing, homelessness divide top LA mayoral candidates ahead of June 2 primary - read their survey responses below Seventy-five percent of Los Angeles mayoral candidates completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey as of May 25. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. The nonpartisan primary is on June 2.
Ballotpedia · May 27 Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #207 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 · May 26 A closer look at state-level voting rights acts 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.
Reason · May 22 The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man.
Ballotpedia · May 20 Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206 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 · May 20 Richmond, Calif., City Council candidates talk public safety in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both candidates running in the June 2 primary for Richmond City Council District 4—Soheila Bana and Jamin Pursell—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Ballotpedia · May 19 Hawaii Gov. Joshua Green signs bill restricting corporate political activity 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 · May 19 Montana Senate Republican primaries reflect conflict between moderate and more conservative candidates The June 2 Republican primaries for Montana Senate will be the first since the Montana Republican Party censured a group of Republican senators for voting with Democrats during the 2025 legislative session.
Reason · May 11 Elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Switches from Democrat to Independent "It is my hope that Pennsylvanians, and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred before it undermines what our ancestors have built here."
Reason · Jan 30 School Choice Week: Arizona Milestone Marks Growing Popularity of School Choice Over 100,000 students use the state’s portable education funds for private schools and homeschooling.