Year: 2026

  • State supreme court vacancy count for January 2026

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    In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from Dec. 31, 2025, to Jan. 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: During January 2026, five justices were sworn into office. Candidates nominated: During January…

  • January saw President Donald Trump’s (R) fourth-lowest monthly executive order total thus far in his second term

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    January saw President Donald Trump’s (R) fourth-lowest monthly executive order total thus far in his second term President Donald Trump (R) issued nine executive orders in January, bringing his total to 234 in his second term. This was the third-lowest monthly total of his second term thus far. Trump issued orders on foreign policy, the…

  • Elections Ballotpedia is covering in February 2026

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    In February 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking elections across 22 states. These include 21 special elections held to fill vacancies in nine states, as well as one recall election in one state. In January 2025, Ballotpedia tracked 23 elections in 13 states. Upcoming elections: This month, the following states are holding regularly scheduled statewide elections: The…

  • Ballotpedia publishes analysis of 2025 school board elections

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    Ballotpedia’s 2025 School Board Election Data Analysis examines candidate participation, election methods, and incumbency outcomes in school board elections across the United States. The report analyzes elections held in 187 school districts across 29 states, representing a total of 4,877,739 students. Ballotpedia tracked 546 school board seats up for election in 2025 and 990 candidates…

  • At least 10 states could change their ballot drop box laws in 2026 — here's a look at drop box policies across the U.S.

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    Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 2, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: At least 10 states could change their ballot drop box laws in 2026 — here's a look at drop box policies across the U.S. Wyoming and Alaska lawmakers are among those considering legislation related…

  • At least 10 states could change their ballot drop box laws in 2026 — here's a look at drop box policies across the U.S.

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    Wyoming and Alaska lawmakers are among those considering legislation related to ballot drop boxes in 2026. Drop boxes are receptacles where voters can deposit their sealed absentee/mail-in ballot without using a mail service. On Dec. 18, 2025, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray (R) said he would urge legislators to enact a law banning ballot…

  • Four candidates are running in the Republican primary for Indiana's 4th Congressional District on May 5

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    Four candidates are running for the Republican nomination for Indiana's 4th Congressional District on May 5, 2026. Two candidates lead in media attention: Incumbent Jim Baird (R) and Craig Haggard (R). Baird, who turns 80 in June, is the 4th-oldest Republican in the U.S. House. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter's Erin Covey wrote…

  • Weekly Brew: January 30, 2026

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    Judge orders New York's redistricting commission to redraw the state's congressional map by Feb. 6 On Jan. 21, New York state judge Jeffrey Pearlman ruled that New York's 11th Congressional District unconstitutionally diluted Black and Latino voting power. Pearlman ordered the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the congressional map by Feb. 6.…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, January 30, 2026

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.  In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 239 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • Fifteen members of the U.S. House are running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    On Jan. 20, Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) announced that she will run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana this year, joining 14 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have also announced a 2026 U.S. Senate campaign.  The fourteen other members are Reps. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.), Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Wesley…