17,205 major party candidates ran for Congress and state offices in 2026, including the most U.S. House candidates since 2018 Welcome to the Sept. 30, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 30
Is this the year daylight saving time ends? What the US clock bill means The US House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but the measure is still awaiting Senate action and has not become law. Unless Congress acts before then, most Americans will still turn their clocks back by one hour on November 1, 2026. The Economic Times · Sep 21
Lindsey Graham may be gone, but his bill targeting Russia’s energy and defense industries just landed on Donald Trump’s desk “One step closer to securing Lindsey's vision of enduring peace.” We Got This Covered · Sep 19
US House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. Euronews · Sep 16
Appealing to working-class women The working class isn't just White men in hard hats anymore. Women candidates may be the ones who can earn votes Salon · Sep 9
Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels. The Texas Tribune · Sep 9
US House Passes GOP-Backed Bill Targeting Universities That Boycott Israel, 33 Democrats Vote Yes The US House passed a bill to cut federal funds to universities participating in boycotts of Israel, sparking debate over discrimination and free speech. The bill now moves to the Senate. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
Aisha Wahab takes office — ending the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District On Sept. 2, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Aisha Wahab (D-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District. Ballotpedia · Sep 4
Everton Blair Jr. takes office — ending the vacancy in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District On Sept. 1, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Everton Blair Jr. (D-Ga.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Ballotpedia · Sep 2
NBC reporter Kristen Welker said Trump’s endorsements brought mixed results. Then he threatened her with FCC action: ‘purposeful inaccuracy’ NBC stood by Welker We Got This Covered · Aug 31
Hong's Swan Song Plus: Rebecca Cooke wins, possible Houthi attack, inflation rises, and more... Reason · Aug 12
Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026 Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Bell and Cori Bush (D) led in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising. Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026 In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon. Ballotpedia · Jul 31
U.S. House passes bill banning foreign contributions to state and local ballot measure campaigns 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 · Jul 21
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Daylight saving time to become permanent in US? Here's what it means for your clocks, sleep, winter mornings and what happens next Permanent Daylight Saving Time: The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. This proposal now requires Senate approval and the President's signature to become law. Supporters believe permanent Daylight Saving Time will reduce accidents and improve well-being. However, critics worry about darker winter…
Ballotpedia · Jul 15 U.S. Sen. Darline Graham takes office — ending the vacancy in South Carolina’s class II seat On July 14, 2026, President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) swore Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) into the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy in South Carolina's class II seat.
Ballotpedia · Jul 13 Lindsey Graham becomes the fourth member of the U.S. Senate since 2013 to die while in office On July 11, 2026, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died, leaving a vacancy in the U.S. Senate.
Ballotpedia · Jul 13 Six citizenship voting measures on the ballot in 2026 continue second wave of historical trend Welcome to the Monday, July 13, 2026, Brew.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Flo Rida endorses Democrat for Congress after being slammed for performing at Trump’s state fair Rapper shared an endorsement for Democrat Bernard Taylor, who is running for election to the US House to represent Florida’s 21st Congressional District
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Thomas Massie Resolution: House Votes To Expose Lawmakers In Sexual Misconduct Settlements The US House of Representatives voted 420-0 for a resolution demanding transparency on taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements, aiming to restore public trust and accountability in Congress.
Ballotpedia · Jun 30 Julia Letlow (R) defeated John Fleming (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana Julia Letlow (R) defeated John Fleming (R) to win a June 27 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. Incumbent Bill Cassidy (R) did not advance from the primary after finishing third with 24% of the vote.
Ballotpedia · Jun 30 Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush are again running against each other in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) and Cori Bush (D) lead in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising.
Ballotpedia · Jun 17 Letlow and Fleming face off in Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana after incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third in primary Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the primary vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries
Ballotpedia · Jun 15 James Gallagher takes office — ending the vacancy in California's 1st Congressional District On June 10, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 1st Congressional District.