Year: 2026

  • Five candidates are running for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court in the general election on May 19, 2026

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    Five candidates are running for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court in the general election on May 19, 2026. Incumbents Charlie Bethel, Sarah Hawkins Warren, and Ben Land are running for re-election. Miracle Rankin is running against Bethel. Jen Jordan is running against Warren. Land is unopposed. The election is officially nonpartisan. Republican governors…

  • Signatures submitted for Missouri initiative requiring voter approval for certain legislative changes to initiative process and voter-approved laws

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    In Missouri, signatures were submitted for an initiative that would establish the citizen initiative and referendum process as fundamental rights and prohibit the state legislature from “weakening citizens’ initiative and referendum powers.” If enough signatures are found valid, the amendment will appear on the Nov. 2026 ballot. On May 3, Respect MO Voters, the campaign…

  • Elections Ballotpedia is covering in May 2026

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    In May 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 9,982 elections across 27states. These include 13 statewide elections, 171 special elections held to fill vacancies in 16 states, as well as nine recall elections in five states. Last month, Ballotpedia tracked 4,074 elections across 25 states. This included two statewide elections, 85 special elections, and five recall elections.…

  • U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais could spur further changes in redistricting

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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 178 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at the redistricting implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision…

  • Trump issued second-lowest number of executive orders of his second term in April

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    April saw President Donald Trump’s (R) second-lowest monthly executive order total thus far in his second term. Trump issued five executive orders in April, having issued 259 total in his second term as of May 1. Trump issued orders on pharmaceuticals, college sports, the administrative state, and retirement savings. Click here to read more about…

  • So far this year, fewer incumbent state legislators are retiring, but more are running in contested primary elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: So far this year, fewer incumbent state legislators are retiring, but more are running in contested primary elections Across 20 states with completed candidate filing data, 28% of incumbent state legislators are running…

  • Three notable California initiative campaigns submit signatures ahead of June 25 verification deadline

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    Welcome to the Monday, May 4, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Three notable California initiative campaigns submit signatures ahead of June 25 verification deadline Campaigns for three notable California citizen initiatives recently submitted signatures to the secretary of state for verification, potentially joining six…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    California will be the second state with a Democratic trifecta to vote on a voter ID ballot initiative California voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment that would require voter identification and establish new requirements for voter registration lists and citizenship verification, making it the second state with a Democratic trifecta to decide on…

  • State supreme court vacancy count for April 2026

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    In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearings-in of justices from April 1 to April 30, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Justices sworn into office: During April 2026, one justice was sworn into office. Candidates nominated: During April 2026,…

  • Trump and 119th Congress saw lowest approval ratings of Trump's second term in April

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    President Donald Trump (R) and the 119th Congress saw their lowest approval ratings of Trump’s second term in April. At the end of April, approval polling averages showed Trump at 41% approval. Fifty-seven percent of voters disapproved of his performance. The lowest average approval rating of his second term was 40%, last seen on April…