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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 23/09/2026

Voters in eight states — Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, California, Michigan, Nevada, and Florida — will decide on 38 data center-related local ballot measures in 2026. The measures span 35 jurisdictions in 30 counties.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 17/09/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce our new 2026 Voter Toolkit, built to help you vote with confidence! Our new toolkit includes: ✅Sample Ballot Lookup Tool ✅Voter registration deadlines ✅Poll opening and closing times ✅How to vote absentee in your state ✅Early voting dates by state ✅Voter ID requirements

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 03/09/2026

On Sept. 1, voters in Independence, Missouri recalled First District Councilman John Perkins, making him the first official to be removed from office in a data center-related recall this year.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 18/08/2026

Voters in four states will decide on six statewide ballot measures on housing policy on Nov. 3 — the most in a single year since 2006. California has three measures on the ballot. Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island each have one.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 05/08/2026

Here's a thread of notable election results from today, August 4th, 2026: 1. Elaine Luria (D) defeated Nila Devanath (D), Bill Fleming (D), and Patrick Mosolf (D) in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on Aug. 4.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 31/07/2026

August is a busy month for unaffiliated, write-in, and judicial retention candidates intending to run in the November election. Eighteen states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 09/07/2026

Every criminal justice ballot measure since 2022 has moved towards more punitive policies, including six this year that would increase penalties or expand the circumstances under which courts could deny or restrict bail.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 01/07/2026

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that federal law does not preempt a Mississippi law allowing absentee ballots to be received up to five days after the election.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 26/06/2026

As of June 23, 142 measures have been certified for statewide ballots this year — more than the historical average of 115 at this point in even-numbered years from 2014 through 2024. From 2014 through 2024, an average of 153 statewide measures were certified in even-numbered years.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 25/06/2026

On June 23, two incumbent U.S. Representatives in New York, Daniel Goldman (D) & Adriano Espaillat (D), lost their primaries to challengers that New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) endorsed. Goldman and Espaillat are the 5th and 6th members of the House to lose a bid for re-election this year.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 10/06/2026

On June 1, California became the final state to implement the expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These requirements were enacted on July 4, 2025, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, completing a national rollout of expanded work requirements.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 03/06/2026

This post includes a thread of notable election results from tonight: 1. Rebecca Bennett (D) defeated three other candidates in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District on June 2.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 02/06/2026

Nine states have now redrawn their congressional maps ahead of this year's midterm elections. Louisiana became the latest on May 29, when Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a new congressional map that redrew one of the state's two majority-Black districts.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 20/05/2026

This post includes a thread of notable election results from tonight: 🧵 1. Andy Barr (R) defeated Daniel Cameron (R) and nine others in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Kentucky. As of 7.40 p.m. E.T. on May 19, Barr had received 59.8% of the vote to Camerons 31.3%, with 23% of votes in.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 07/05/2026

Missouri voters could decide on a citizen initiative on Nov. 3 that would make the state the first in the country to require both a supermajority vote in the legislature and voter approval to amend a citizen-initiated statute.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 01/05/2026

For the first time ever, voters — not legislators — may decide how states define eligibility for male and female school sports teams. Here's what's on the ballot in Colorado, Maine, Washington, and possibly Nebraska and Nevada. Follow Ballotpedia for updates.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 23/04/2026

250 years in, and ballot access is still one of the most debated topics in American politics. The state you live in shapes everything. Here's how candidates actually get on your ballot.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 14/04/2026

Control of your state government could flip in 2026… Nine trifectas are on Ballotpedia’s exposed list in the 2026 elections. Four are Democratic and five are Republican.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 12/04/2026

36 governors. 35 senators. 26 states deciding both at once: a Senate & gubernatorial 2026 breakdown In November 2026, voters in 26 states will weigh in on BOTH a governor and a Senate seat at the same time. Here's a breakdown of what's on the line.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 08/04/2026

UPDATE: The first of these five ballot measures related to data centers has been decided. Voters in Port Washington, Wisconsin, approved a ballot initiative requiring voter approval before the city can create or approve a Tax Incremental District (TID) with a projected base property value of $10M+.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 02/04/2026

As AI drives demand for computing power, questions about data centers are popping up on local ballots across the country. These aren't federal decisions; they're neighborhood ones. Your voice and your vote truly matter. You can learn more about the data centers ballot measures at Ballotpedia.org.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 31/03/2026

Democracy runs local! 🗳️ Ballotpedia is covering 40,000 local elections across 31 states this year, and we need you to help make it happen. Join our Summer 2026 Fellows Program (May 26–July 24) and spend 5–10 hrs/week expanding access to free, nonpartisan election info!

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 24/03/2026

Open. Closed. Semi-closed. Top-two.🗳️Primary elections aren't one-size-fits-all, and in some states, the two major parties don't even use the same system. Here's how it all works.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 12/03/2026

On March 9, Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents California's 3rd Congressional District, announced that he was immediately changing his party affiliation from Republican to independent. His decision means Republicans now have a 217-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with 3 vacancies.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 04/03/2026

The Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results:

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 26/02/2026

In the state legislative special elections that have happened since January 2025, there was an average shift of 5.6 percentage points towards Democrats. Additionally, Democrats retained 10 percentage points more of their voter turnout from the previous regular election than Republicans.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 23/02/2026

Q.o.L.G.I.B.W.S.A.F.F.I.A.C. Wyoming Improvement and Service Districts Ohio’s Educational Service Centers (ESCs) California High Valleys Water District

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 20/02/2026

Welcome to the Blueprints of Democracy!

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 16/02/2026

How old is the 119th Congress? Here’s a look at the numbers by chamber, party, and generation. You can learn more about the age of Congress at Ballotpedia.org.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 29/01/2026

As states begin certifying ballot measures for the 2026 election cycle, Ballotpedia is tracking a growing number of initiatives and constitutional amendments addressing voting requirements, abortion policy, marijuana and psychedelics, and sex, gender, and LGBTQ topics.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 27/01/2026

For another month, Ballotpedia sits at the top of the Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart—the gold standard for measuring news source reliability and bias. This recognition ultimately belongs to you. To our readers who believe democracy is strongest when voters have access to accurate, reliable information.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 06/01/2026

The 12 Days of Ballotpedia might be over, but our work is just beginning! The 2026 elections are already underway. Filing deadlines have already passed in four states; we’re researching filing deadlines and candidates, and congressional primaries will begin in just a few weeks.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 23/12/2025

On Dec. 19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed SB 293, which requires absentee ballots to be received by the close of polls on Election Day, except for military or overseas ballots. This change makes Ohio the 35th state to require ballots to be received by Election Day.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 17/12/2025

This year, we tracked 4,969 election-related bills and resolutions — surpassing the total number of bills in any year since we started tracking election legislation in 2022. Lawmakers passed 627 new election laws in 2025, more than in 2024 (440) but fewer than in 2023 (723).

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 12/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, the 2026 election season is well underway. Over the last couple of months, the earliest 2026 candidate filing deadlines have passed in Illinois (Nov. 3), Arkansas (Nov. 12), and Texas (Dec. 8).

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 02/12/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today, your gift to Ballotpedia will be matched up to $25k. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our team works hard to provide unbiased information on thousands of elections. Your support ensures every voter can make informed choices.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 01/12/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your gift to Ballotpedia will be matched up to $25k! Millions of voters rely on Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey, Sample Ballot Lookup, & candidate research to make informed decisions. Donate to ensure voters navigate every ballot with confidence.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 27/11/2025

To our wonderful community of fact-finders and political science enthusiasts: we are so thankful to you. All of us at Ballotpedia wish you a bright, peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 12/11/2025

Forty-five members of Congress—37 representatives and eight senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 10/11/2025

On 11/4, voters in Greenbelt, MD, passed a non-binding referendum in favor of adopting ranked-choice voting for city council elections. If the Greenbelt City Council adopts an RCV system, it would be the 52nd locality in the United States that uses/is scheduled to use RCV in at least some elections.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 08/11/2025

November 4th was the 35th day of the federal government shutdown making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history. There have been 11 shutdowns in U.S. history that lasted for at least a day and resulted in agency closures and employee furloughs.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 06/11/2025

At least 15 incumbents lost in the state legislative elections in New Jersey & Virginia, with 6 New Jersey contests still uncalled as of 5:30 pm EST on 11/5. That’s the most general election incumbent defeats in an odd year since 21 were defeated in 2011. All 15 defeated incumbents were Republicans.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 05/11/2025

While most eyes were on major races last night, voters also made important decisions close to home. From tax policy to housing and election policy, local ballot measures were on ballots across the country. Here’s a thread of the results of some local ballot measures you may have missed:

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 05/11/2025

Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to succeed incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who was term-limited. Spanberger’s victory, combined with Democrats holding their majority in the House of Delegates, created a new Democratic trifecta in the state.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 05/11/2025

The Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across the country. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results: 🧵

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 04/11/2025

Election Day 2025 is here!! If you haven't voted yet, here's a thread of our resources available to help you cast your ballot, including when and where to vote, and what's on your ballot. 🧵

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 25/10/2025

We’re less than two weeks away from Election Day! Ballotpedia staff is preparing to cover 24 statewide ballot measures in six states, along with 188 local ballot measures. Out of all those ballot measures, our team has selected 10 of the most important and compelling ones in the country.

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 21/10/2025

An important reminder as we head into election season! Between Sept. 2024 and Sept. 2025: 🗳️ 34 elections were decided by 10 votes or fewer ✋22 were decided by five votes or fewer 🤏 Since 2018, 660 elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer

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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 02/10/2025

Using data provided in the United States Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates published in September 2025, & based on districts enacted after the 2020 census, there were 148 U.S. House majority-minority districts. This represented approximately 34% of the nation's 435 districts.

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