Year: 2026
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SEIU-UHW sponsored initiative that would set spending requirement on patient care for health clinics qualifies for ballot in California
A ballot initiative to require nonprofit federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-Alikes to spend at least 90% of their annual total revenue on expenses that advance the health center's mission qualified for the general election in California. The initiative defines the spending requirement as a mission spend ratio. A FQHC is defined in…
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Missouri voters to decide constitutional amendment to require election of county sheriffs
Missouri voters will decide a constitutional amendment to require the election of county sheriffs in most counties. The amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 87 (SJR 87), which was introduced by Sen. Jill Carter (R-32), passed the state legislature on May 15, 2026. The House passed the measure by 95-46, and the Senate passed the measure by…
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Rep. Thanedar faces Sanders-backed challenger in Michigan's 13th District Democratic primary
Incumbent Shri Thanedar (D), Donavan McKinney (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Thanedar and McKinney led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Local radio station WDET's Russ McNamara said Thanedar is "facing a difficult primary opponent,…
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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen
On May 8, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned, marking another structural change within the Court. Hagan’s resignation comes after Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed a bill on Jan. 31 to increase the number of justices on the Court from five to seven — making Utah the first state since 2016 to expand its…
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Louisville, Kentucky is holding its first nonpartisan primaries for electing mayor and Metro Council on May 19
On May 19, Louisville, Kentucky, is holding nonpartisan primary elections for mayor and Metro Council for the first time. The top two vote getters in each race will advance to the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. In 2024, the Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 388, making multiple changes to local government elections and…
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One incumbent in Pennsylvania is running in a contested U.S. House primary this year — the fewest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania was March 10, 2026. Rep. Summer Lee (D) is the only incumbent running in a contested primary this year. That's the fewest number of incumbents running in a contested primary since 2014. There were three incumbents in contested primaries in…
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Connecticut could become the 37th state to allow absentee/mail-in voting without an excuse
On May 15, Connecticut legislators sent a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont (D) that would remove the requirement that voters provide an excuse to request an absentee ballot. Currently, Connecticut is one of 14 states that require voters to have a valid excuse to vote absentee/by mail. Twenty-eight states allow any eligible voter to request…
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North Dakota voters to decide amendment requiring schools to provide free meals
North Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would require schools to provide free meals to students. The initiative, sponsored by Together for School Meals, would amend the constitution to require all public schools to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to students each school day. Under the amendment, schools that…