Year: 2026
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Signatures submitted for four 2026 ballot measures that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process in Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska
In four states—Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska—campaigns submitted signatures for ballot initiatives that would limit legislative changes to the initiative process. Voters could decide the measures in Nov. 2026. Each of the 26 states with a citizen initiative and referendum process has laws governing how the process operates and the state legislature’s role in it.…
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Former Senate and gubernatorial candidates are among the candidates running to replace Graham Platner (D) as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine
Graham Platner (D), candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew his candidacy on July 8, 2026. In a video statement on X, Platner said, “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations.” The deadline for a general election candidate to withdraw in…
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Six citizenship voting measures on the ballot in 2026 continue historical trend
In 2026, voters in six states will decide ballot measures related to citizenship requirements for voting, continuing a multi-year trend that started in 2018. Each measure would provide that only U.S. citizens may vote in state and local elections. Five are legislative constitutional amendments, and one — in Alaska — is a citizen-initiated state statute.…
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Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures were certified in California, and seven measures were removed in California and North Dakota
As of July 7, 139 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 17 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Here’s an update on the latest ballot measure activity during the past two weeks: The most recent…
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Colorado lawmakers enact omnibus elections bill, seven other election-related laws in 2026 session
The Colorado General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 13 after passing eight election-related bills. Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed all eight bills between April and June. Among those bills was HB 1113, an omnibus bill making a number of changes to Colorado’s election laws. Those changes included: The Senate approved the final…