Author: Briana Ryan

  • A look at the congressional and state legislative special elections happening on Nov. 4

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    Ballotpedia is covering contested special elections for one congressional district and 23 state legislative districts on Nov. 4. Congressional special election Amanda Edwards (D), Jolanda Jones (D), Christian Menefee (D), Carmen Montiel (R), and 12 other candidates are running in a special election to succeed former Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) in Texas' 18th Congressional District.…

  • A look at the two gubernatorial offices up for election on Nov. 4

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 29, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the two gubernatorial offices up for election on Nov. 4 There is less than a week to go until Election Day, and Ballotpedia will cover more than 10,000 elections on Nov.…

  • This year's statewide ballot measures were written at the highest reading level since 2017

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 23, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: This year's statewide ballot measures were written at the highest reading level since 2017 Voters in nine states are deciding on 30 statewide ballot measures this year. According to our new report, voters in…

  • Thirty-nine members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

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    Thirty-nine members of the U.S. Congress—eight U.S. Senate members and 31 U.S. House members—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 39 is the most retirement announcements we have followed at this point since 2018. Since our Sept. 15 update, four U.S. House members have announced that they will…

  • Six candidates are running for three seats on the South-Western City Schools Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025

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    Six candidates are running in the nonpartisan general election for three at-large seats on the five-member South-Western City Schools Board of Education on Nov. 4, 2025. The three candidates who receive the most votes will serve four-year terms on the board. Incumbents Camille Peterson and Chris Boso are running for re-election, while incumbent Kelli Martindale is not running for re-election. The six candidates are running…

  • Rep. Seth Moulton becomes the 11th U.S. House member who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) announced on Oct. 15, 2025, that he will run to represent Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Politico’s Kelly Garrity wrote that “Moulton will challenge Sen. Ed Markey for his Senate seat in 2026, setting up one of the…

  • Ten states have amended their voter ID laws so far this year — here’s what each state currently requires

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 15, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ten states have amended their voter ID laws so far this year — here’s what each state currently requires As November nears and voters head to the polls in 36 states, let’s review which…

  • Top 10 elections to watch this Nov. 4

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    With three weeks to go until Election Night, our staff is busy preparing to cover elections across the country. In preparation, our team has selected 10 elections from that coverage to make up our list of the most important, compelling, and competitive elections in the country. Our editorial department selected these elections based on past…

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs three bills that may affect how quickly unofficial election results are reported

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    Welcome to the Thursday, October 9, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs three bills that may affect how quickly unofficial election results are reported California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently signed three bills—which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026— that…

  • Rep. Wesley Hunt becomes the 11th U.S. House member who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) announced on Oct. 6, 2025, that he will run to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to Politico’s Brakkton Booker, “The race for the Republican nomination in the Lone Star State will likely be one [of] the…