Year: 2026

  • Culver City, California could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Culver City, California, could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections  On Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will decide on a ballot measure…

  • Democrats are defending five governorships in states Trump won in 2024, Republicans are defending two in states Harris won

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    Welcome to the next installment of our series previewing the Nov. 3 elections by office. Next up: Governors. Thirty-six states are holding gubernatorial elections this year. Of the governorships on the ballot, Democrats and Republicans each hold 18. Democrats are defending five governorships in states President Donald Trump (R) won in the 2024 presidential election:…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #227

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.  In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over district-provided housing for teachers and staff In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school…

  • SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C. SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations What’s the story? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a report on Oct. 7 about their investigation into whether large asset managers complied with federal disclosure requirements during a 2021 campaign to elect new directors…

  • Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority Welcome to the next installment of our series previewing the Nov.…

  • This year has the most open state executive elections since 2018

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    In the 2026 elections, 118 out of the 296 state executive offices up for election have no incumbent running, meaning those positions are open. This is the largest number of open offices since 2018, when we started collecting this data. One contributing factor to this year’s number of open offices is term limits. Fifty-seven offices…

  • Montana to have its first state supreme court election since allowing political parties to contribute money to judicial candidates

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    One seat on the Montana Supreme Court is up for nonpartisan election on Nov. 3, 2026. Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson are running for the seat. Justice Beth Baker, who assumed office in 2011, is not seeking re-election. Eddy and Wilson were the only two candidates who ran in the primary election for the seat…

  • Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) takes positions on 22 state and local ballot measures ahead of the Nov. 2026 election

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    The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) made endorsements on 26 measures that made the ballot in 2026. This includes 22 on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and four on the ballot on other election dates. This includes measures endorsed by local chapters of the DSA. Nineteen of these measures are statewide measures, while seven…

  • This city will consider whether to allow 16-year-olds to vote

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    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.  In this week’s edition, we cover 12 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at laws on youth voting and pre-registration across the country…

  • Recall Roundup: 2026 by the numbers (so far)

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    Oct. 13, 2026 By Thomas Ellis, Staff Writer Welcome to the Recall Roundup, Ballotpedia's newsletter covering the latest developments in recall elections nationwide. From state legislatures to city councils, these elections offer a unique window into local political dynamics. In this edition, we share key stats about recalls to date, highlight recent elections, and preview…