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 28
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 27
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. Ballotpedia · May 26
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. Reason · May 22
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 20
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. Ballotpedia · May 19
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 · May 11
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. Reason · Jan 30
Democrat Matt Cartwright's Chances of Holding on to his House Seat in Pennsylvania's 8th District, according to polls Pennsylvania is one of the most consequential battleground states in the presidential race. But it is also shaping to be decisive in who will win the House. Latin Times · Nov 2, 2024
Voters In Juneau, Alaska, To Decide On Initiative Banning Cruise Ships On Saturdays And July 4 Voters in Juneau, Alaska, will decide on three ballot measures on Oct. 1, including two bond measures. Zenger · Sep 28, 2024
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest On Election Administration, September 20, 2024 Nearly 60% of bills enacted this year have been in states with Republican trifectas. Zenger · Sep 23, 2024
Zenger · Sep 20, 2024 53 Members Of U.S. Congress Opt Out Of Re-Election Bid In 2024 Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) latest to retire, as incumbents' exits match previous year's count, with notable Senate retirements.
Zenger · Sep 19, 2024 Statewide Ballot Measures Surge In 2024, Voters To Decide On Record Number From abortion rights to minimum wage hikes, key trends in state ballot measures as voters face crucial decisions.
Zenger · Sep 15, 2024 Michigan Leads In Contested State Legislative Elections For Eighth Cycle High rate of contested races reflects swing state status, while national trend sees 39% of seats uncontested.
Zenger · Sep 12, 2024 Biden Administration Faces 48 Federal Judicial Vacancies, Three Nominations Announced Despite President Biden's judicial appointments, vacancy rate remains at 5.5%.
Zenger · Sep 11, 2024 Arizona Senate Race: Gallego Leads As Likely Democrat, Lake Trails In Polls Ruben Gallego holds lead in Arizona Senate race against Kari Lake as polls favor Democratic outcome.
Zenger · Sep 10, 2024 President Biden’s Judicial Nominees Surge With 205 Confirmations, Setting New Record Senate confirms 205 of Biden's nominees including district, appeals court judges and one SCOTUS justice.
Zenger · Sep 9, 2024 Louisiana’s 2024 Congressional Election Sees Fewer Candidates Amid Revised Maps Twenty four candidates vie for six U.S. House districts as the state switches to a majority-vote system
Zenger · Sep 2, 2024 Economist Harris And Investment Manager Briner Vie For North Carolina Treasurer In 2024 Election Incumbent Dale Folwell's failed gubernatorial bid sets the stage for a battle over state finances and pension plans
Zenger · Aug 31, 2024 Delaware Primary Looms As Key Battleground In Upcoming Statewide Elections Delaware's closely contested gubernatorial primary and key ballot measures set the stage for crucial state election season
Zenger · Aug 26, 2024 Montana Certifies Initiatives For November Ballot, Including Measures For Top-Four Primary And Majority Vote System Initiatives CI-126 and CI-127 aim to reform Montana's electoral process, sparking debate over ranked-choice voting and plurality elections.
Zenger · Aug 25, 2024 Historic Lows: Only 16% Of Primaries Contested In 2022 Elections Democrats Least Contested; Top-Two Primaries Drive Competitiveness in California, Nebraska, and Washington