Year: 2026
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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985
Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 On June 2, voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota headed to the polls.…
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Trump saw lowest average approval rating of his second term in May
President Donald Trump (R) saw the lowest average approval rating of his second term in May. At the end of May, approval polling averages showed Trump with a 39% approval rating, the lowest average of his second term. Fifty-eight percent of voters disapproved of his performance. Previously, Trump's lowest average was 40% approval in April…
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Trump issued five executive orders in May, matching April for second-fewest in his second term
President Donald Trump (R) issued five executive orders in May. That number ties with April's total for the second-fewest executive orders issued in any month so far in his second term. The May orders concerned sanctions, financial systems, federal lands, and vaccines. Click here to read more about each order. As of June 1, Trump…
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Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment authorizing use of public funds for the inspection and replacement of drinking water utility lines
The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to the use of public funds for drinking water service lines to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 31, 2026. In Louisiana, a two-thirds vote is required during a single session to place a constitutional amendment on the…
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State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026
In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: During May 2026, one justice was sworn into a state supreme court. Candidates nominated:…
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James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026
James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026. Incumbent John Cornyn (R) lost to Paxton in the Republican primary runoff. As of May 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Likely Republican. The last Democrat to win…
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Federal judge strikes down part of New Hampshire's documentary proof of citizenship law
On May 28, a federal judge ruled that parts of a New Hampshire law requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote were unconstitutional. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott's ruling did not invalidate the proof-of-citizenship requirement. Instead, it reinstated the option for people to register to vote by signing an…