Year: 2026

  • Benson, James among six candidates running to succeed term-limited Whitmer as Michigan governor

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    Jocelyn Benson (D), John James (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election for governor of Michigan on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer (D) is term-limited and can not seek re-election. Bridge Michigan's Simon D. Schuster wrote, "James heads to the general election looking to extend a streak: It’s been about…

  • Forecasters move Ohio's 7th Congressional District to Toss-up ahead of November general election

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    Incumbent Max Miller (R), Brian Poindexter (D), Thahbia Asad (Independent) (Write-in), and Andrey Martinichin (Independent) (Write-in) are running in the general election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election is taking place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district's boundaries from those used in 2024. The Downballot calculated that…

  • A look at Arizona's secretary of state race—one of 26 on the ballot in 2026

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    Incumbent Adrian Fontes (D), Alexander Kolodin (R), and Duwayne Collier (G) are running in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 3, 2026. Fontes was elected 52.4%–47.6% in 2022. That year, Katie Hobbs (D) won the gubernatorial election 50.3%–49.6% and incumbent Mark Kelly (D) won the senatorial election 51.4%–46.5%. In 2024, President…

  • Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District

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    Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District election on September 8, 2026. Stefany Shaheen (D), Maura Sullivan (D), and Christian Urrutia (D) lead in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Chris Pappas (D) is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate rather than for re-election. Ahead…

  • Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades Voters in four states will decide on six statewide ballot measures on housing policy…

  • Republican and Democratic trifectas both enacted more bills increasing agency power than decreasing it in 2026

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    Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republican and Democratic trifectas both enacted more bills increasing agency power than decreasing it in 2026 States passed more bills in 2026 that increase agency power than decrease it, making this the first…

  • Weekly Brew: August 14, 2026

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    Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 10 - August 14. State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026 States have enacted 37 bills and resolutions this year concerning the three…

  • Proposed Massachusetts initiative would be the nation’s second statewide ballot measure on data center policy

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    Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Proposed Massachusetts initiative would be the nation’s second statewide ballot measure on data center policy A recent Massachusetts ballot initiative filing for the November 2028 ballot would make the state the second, after…

  • Nine statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

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    We're almost halfway through August, and the midterm election cycle continues! There are multiple deadlines for primary voters to be aware of in the upcoming weeks, as well as deadlines for candidates intending to run in the November general election. Candidate filing deadlines Nine states have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.…

  • A look at where the candidates stand on local control and school curriculum ahead of the Aug. 18 Republican primary for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction

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    Three candidates are running in the Republican primary for Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 18, 2026. All three candidates have answered Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Incumbent Megan Degenfelder (R) is running for governor. She was first elected superintendent in 2022, defeating incumbent Brian Schroeder (R). This will be the second general election in…