Year: 2025

  • October saw President Donald Trump’s (R) lowest monthly executive order total thus far 

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    President Donald Trump (R) issued one executive order in Oct., bringing his total to 210 in his second term. This was the lowest monthly total of his second term thus far. Trump issued one order on Oct. 15 titled, Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring. Trump issued ten fewer orders this month than he did…

  • Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 8th Congressional District on March 3, 2026

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    Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 8th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. Two candidates lead in media attention and endorsements: Jessica Steinmann (R) and Nick Tran (R). Incumbent Morgan Luttrell (R) is not running for re-election. For a list of U.S. Representatives who…

  • It's Election Day—here's what you can expect today and this week

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 4, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: It's Election Day—here's what you can expect today and this week Election Day 2025 is here! If you haven't voted yet, check out our resources on everything to do with today's election, including when…

  • Ohio Redistricting Commission approves new congressional map in the only state required by law to redistrict before 2026

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    Ohio became the fourth state to redraw its congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 elections. On Oct. 31, 2025, the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted unanimously to approve a compromise map that, according to data from the commission based on recent statewide election results, could make two districts more competitive for Republicans. Ohio was the…

  • Contributions to 2025 ballot measures total $178 million, and California’s Proposition 50 accounts for 93% of it

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    Contributions from individuals and groups totaled $178.44 million in support or opposition to this year’s 30 state ballot measures as of Oct. 30. For 2025, ballot measures were certified in nine states: California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Earlier in 2025, voters in three states—Louisiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin—decided on six…

  • Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelley deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026.

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    Jon Bonck (R), Barrett McNabb (R), Shelly deZevallos (R), and two other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 38th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Bonck, McNabb, and deZevallos led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent Wesley Hunt (R) is…

  • Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs legislation changing the state's spring election dates

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    Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed two pieces of legislation on Oct. 30 to move back the state’s 2026 spring election dates, a move the bills' supporters have said is necessary to give lawmakers more time to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the state’s favor in Louisiana…

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins November 2025 sitting

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    Welcome to the Nov. 3 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Your favorite federal courts newsletter is back, dear reader. And we have a ton of new updates for you. This week, SCOTUS will hear five cases on…

  • Virginia General Assembly approves proposed mid-decade redistricting amendment

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    Welcome to the Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia General Assembly approves proposed mid-decade redistricting amendment The Virginia General Assembly is considering a constitutional amendment that would allow it to conduct mid-decade congressional redistricting through 2030. For voters to weigh in…

  • Weekly Brew: October 31, 2025

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    Voters in California, Maine, and Texas to decide ballot measures on elections and voting policy on Nov. 4 Ballotpedia will cover 24 statewide and 188 local ballot measures on Nov. 4. While they address lots of topics, one key theme is election policy. Voters in California, Maine, and Texas will decide on statewide ballot measures…