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Moms are fed up over Texas schools

She got into politics because of education, an issue giving Texas its most competitive governor’s race in years

Salon · Oct 1

Texas Supreme Court 2026 election: Who is running and what to know

The all-Republican high court decides some of the most consequential cases impacting Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for four of the court’s seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 1

Democrats have won 13 previously Republican-held state legislative seats in special elections since Trump took office

Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

Hegseth says he will cut number of US generals by 20% in anti-diversity speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Old voter rolls, ballot papers, more EC transparency: Congress chief Kharge lays out INDIA bloc’s election demands

During a meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge prioritized electoral transparency, proposing the reinstatement of ballot-paper voting and the implementation of pre-Special Intensive Revision electoral rolls. He underscored the critical need to uphold citizens' democratic rights amidst growing dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's voter roll management, calling…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day

The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…

Roll Call · Sep 30

The 10 most vulnerable House members just over a month before Election Day

With less than five weeks to go until the midterm elections, Republicans face historical headwinds as the party in power and must also contend with high gas prices amid the ongoing Iran war. But Republican groups enjoy a clear cash advantage as the party seeks to hold on to the…

Roll Call · Sep 30

INDIA bloc to hold key meeting today; SIR row, functioning of CEC on agenda

Samajwadi Party MPs Harendra Malik and Maulana Mohibbullah Nadvi will attend the INDIA alliance meeting on Wednesday. This meeting will focus on discussing crucial issues including the Special Intensive Revision process. SP national president Akhilesh Yadav will not participate due to other commitments, including a farmers' conference. Congress President Mallikarjun…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank

Nine American citizens have been killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in occupied West Bank since 2022

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

U.S. Supreme Court allows use of expanded SAVE system ahead of the November elections

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 29