Year: 2026
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Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia on May 19, 2026
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia on May 19, 2026. Greg Dolezal (R), Steve Gooch (R), John Kennedy (R), and Blake Tillery (R) lead in polling and media attention. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) is running for governor of Georgia rather than for another term as lieutenant…
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Colorado voters to decide on ballot initiative requiring life in prison for human trafficking of children
Voters in Colorado will decide on a ballot measure that would establish new sentencing requirements for individuals convicted of human trafficking a child on Nov. 3, 2026. Initiative 108 The measure — known as Initiative 108 — would amend sections of the Colorado Revised Statutes to require life in prison, without the possibility of parole…
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Incumbent Valerie Foushee (D) defeated Nida Allam (D) and Mary Patterson (D) in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District
Incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee (D) defeated Nida Allam (D) and Mary Patterson (D) in the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. As of March 2026, Foushee and Allam led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. The primary was a rematch between Foushee and Allam, who ran for the…
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Incumbent David Valadao (R), Jasmeet Bains (D), Eric Garcia (D), Rudy Salas (D), and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Incumbent David Valadao (R), Jasmeet Bains (D), Eric Garcia (D), Rudy Salas (D), and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, Valadao, Bains, and Villegas led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. The election is taking place in the…
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Net Zero Asset Managers relaunches with fewer U.S. firms
On Feb. 25, the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative announced its relaunch with 253 signatories after suspending operations for a year. The relaunched coalition includes a revised membership commitment that no longer contains explicit references to aligning portfolios with a goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The new pledge instead allows firms…
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34 states require legislative review of all or some executive agency regulations
State legislatures oversee executive agency rulemaking through a variety of mechanisms that vary by state. Legislatures may be tasked with reviewing regulations, or explicitly approving them prior to their adoption. They can also disapprove of or nullify regulations, and hold hearings about proposed or adopted rules. The specific role of the legislature depends on the…
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Rep. Darrell Issa becomes the 55th U.S. House member who is not seeking re-election in 2026
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced on March 6, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. In a statement announcing his retirement, Issa said, “But after a quarter-century in Congress — and before that, a quarter-century in business — it’s the right time for a new chapter and…