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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Federal judge strikes down part of New Hampshire's documentary proof of citizenship law

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.

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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.

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A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew.

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Iowa's 2026 legislative primaries feature the most contested incumbents since 2012

There are 100 incumbents running for re-election in the primaries for Iowa's state Legislature on June 2. Fifteen of those incumbents (15%) are contested, the most since 2012, when there were 16. There are a total of 125 seats up for election this year, including all 100 seats in the…

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Partisan balance at stake in June 2 Orange County, California Board of Supervisors primaries

Eleven candidates are running for three seats on the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 2. Two incumbents are running for re-election, and the other seat is open.

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The total number of New Mexico state representatives in contested primaries has increased for the fifth year in a row

New Mexico is holding elections for all 70 seats in its state House this year. New Mexico doesn’t hold state Senate elections during midterm election years.

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Utah's Senate President and House Speaker issue dueling endorsements in 2nd District Republican primary

Incumbent Blake Moore (R) and Karianne Lisonbee (R) are running in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 23, 2026.

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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases new opinions

Welcome to the June 1 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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North Carolina voters to decide on two measures on property and income tax limits in November

Welcome to the Monday, June 1, 2026, Brew.

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Four Republicans compete for Tennessee's open 6th District as incumbent runs for governor

Natisha Brooks (R), Johnny Garrett (R), Jon Henry (R), and Van Hilleary (R) are running in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. As of May 2026, Garrett and Hilleary led in fundraising and local media attention.

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Weekly Brew: May 29, 2026

On May 20, the campaign behind a ballot initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submitted more than 120,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State for verification.

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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.

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Campaign behind initiative to criminalize hunting, fishing, and any intentional injury to animals in Oregon submits signatures for verification

Welcome to the Friday, May 29, 2026, Brew.

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A new congressional map is blocked in Alabama, coming soon in Louisiana, and dead in South Carolina

New congressional maps are still possible in Alabama and Louisiana, while South Carolina will use its existing congressional map again this year.

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Ballotpedia publishes results from March 2026 school board member survey

In 2026, Ballotpedia surveyed school board members to document their experiences serving on school boards and explore differences between serving on school boards in urban, suburban, and rural districts.

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Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

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Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

Of the 41 states that levy a broad individual income tax on wages, 19 conformed their tax codes to adopt the No Tax on Tips deduction created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) enacted on July 4, 2025. Twenty-one states have declined to adopt the deduction. Georgia has…

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Georgia enacts law restricting judicial deference and requiring economic analyses for new regulations

On May 12, 2026, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed HB 1247 into law. The bill, which supporters call the Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act, requires Georgia agencies to submit economic impact analyses of their rules to the legislature, and restricts the practice of judicial deference by state courts.

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Louisiana voters to decide whether to limit governors to two terms for life, rather than two successive terms

The Louisiana State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment related to gubernatorial term limits to the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 26, 2026.

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Signatures submitted for Michigan initiative that would prohibit certain entities from political spending

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics, a campaign supporting a ballot initiative that would prohibit certain organizations and individuals from making campaign contributions, submitted an estimated 562,000 signatures to the Michigan secretary of state's office on May 27, 2026. The campaign needs 356,958 valid signatures to qualify for the November…

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Signatures submitted for Colorado initiative to spend motor vehicle and fuel tax revenue on roads; legislature passes bill to counter measure, if approved by voters

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on May 26, 2026, for a ballot initiative related to funding road transportation expenses.

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