Year: 2026
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Thirteen candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District on June 2, 2026
Thirteen candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. Susan Altman (D), Brad Cohen (D), Adam Hamawy (D), Adrian Mapp (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Shanel Robinson (D), and Jay Vaingankar (D) lead in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) is not running…
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Exploring how candidates get on your ballot
Welcome to the Friday, April 17, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Exploring how candidates get on your ballot Today, we're sharing the third installment in our project marking America's 250th anniversary: The Blueprints of Democracy. In 1755, a 23-year-old George Washington decided to make…
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Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Conley, Davidson, and Phillips-Staley led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Decision Desk HQ and Roll Call both included incumbent Michael…
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Three candidates seek Republican nomination for Indiana Secretary of State
Incumbent Diego Morales, Jamie Reitenour, and David Shelton are seeking the Republican Party nomination for Indiana Secretary of State. The Republican Party convention in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will choose the nominee on June 20, 2026. Party delegates elected in the primary will vote at the convention to determine which candidate will earn the right to…
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Four candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Four candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District on June 9, 2026. Joe Baldacci (D), Matthew Dunlap (D), Paige Loud (D), and Jordan Wood (D). Baldacci, Dunlap, and Wood have led in fundraising, media attention, and polling. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) is retiring from public office. Maine Public's Kevin Miller…
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Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures were certified in six states — Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Oklahoma
As of April 14, 94 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 36 states, 10 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 last signature…
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Mikie Sherrill to become first New Jersey governor in 20 years to live in the state's official governor's residence
On April 3, Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) announced she would be moving into Drumthwacket, the official residence of the governor of New Jersey. Sherrill will be only the third governor to live in the mansion since it was designated the official governor's residence in 1981. Only Governors James Florio (D-N.J.), who left office in 1994,…
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Signatures submitted for citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to require schools to provide free meals in North Dakota
Signatures were submitted for a North Dakota constitutional amendment that would provide free meals to students. If enough valid signatures are found, North Dakota voters will decide on the measure on Nov. 3, 2026. The initiative, sponsored by Together for School Meals, would amend the constitution to require all public schools to provide one free…
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Maine voters to decide sports eligibility initiative based on sex on birth certificates after legislature adjourns without a vote
The Maine State Legislature adjourned on April 14, 2026, without a vote on the initiated measure that would require that public school sports teams designated for girls or boys be limited to students of the corresponding sex. Mainers will vote on the initiative on Nov. 3, 2026. Effect of the measure Under the measure, public…