Year: 2026

  • 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…

  • Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor running in nonpartisan general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7, 2026

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    Maria S. Lazar and Chris Taylor are running in the general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 7. Incumbent Rebecca Bradley is not running for re-election. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court elections are officially nonpartisan, but candidates often take stances on specific issues and receive backing from the state's political parties during their campaigns. Lazar's campaign…

  • Virginia will be the fifth state to vote on a constitutional amendment repealing same-sex marriage ban

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    In Virginia, voters will decide on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 3, 2026, to repeal the provision defining marriage as between one man and one woman. It would also add new language prohibiting the state from denying marriage licenses to two adults based on sex, gender, or race.  The Virginia General Assembly voted in two…

  • Amy Klobuchar becomes the fourth U.S. Senator from Minnesota to run for governor since 1913

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    On January 29, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) announced she would run for governor of Minnesota. Her announcement comes weeks after incumbent Tim Walz (D) withdrew his re-election bid, making the seat open for the first time since 2018. Klobuchar’s entry makes her the fifth current or former U.S. senator running for governor of their state…

  • New York redistricting commission ordered to redraw state’s congressional map

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    On Jan. 21, 2026, 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. On Jan. 26, Republicans appealed the decision. The lawsuit, filed in October 2025, argued…

  • Colorado initiative would require DHS notification when individuals charged with certain crimes lack verified immigration status

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    Welcome to the Friday, Jan. 30, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Colorado initiative would require law enforcement to notify DHS when individuals charged with certain crimes lack verified legal immigration status On Nov. 3, Colorado voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would…