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Donavan McKinney (D) defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026

Donavan McKinney (D) defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026

William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

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Don Beyer defeats four challengers in Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Don Beyer defeated Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District on Aug. 4.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026

Incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell (D) defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 4, 2026. Bell and Cori Bush (D) led in noteworthy endorsements and fundraising.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Rep. Cleo Fields becomes the 59th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on July 21, 2026, that he will run in the special election for District 14 in the Louisiana Senate rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Fields previously represented the district from 1988 to 1993, from 1997 to 2008, and from…

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026

States have enacted 37 bills and resolutions concerning the three powers of direct democracy in the U.S. — the ballot initiative, referendum, and recall election — in 2026, through Aug. 5, 2026. The average number of bills and resolutions enacted per year from 2018 to 2025 was 41.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #217

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions in return to previous governors' processes

Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Primaries and incumbent contests down in New Hampshire this year—record lows since 2010

In 2026, 25% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in New Hampshire will face primary contests, a record low since 2010.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Two states have veto-proof majorities opposite their governor's party — that could change this year

Heading into the 2026 elections, there are two states with a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party: Kansas and Kentucky. At least one legislative chamber is up for election this year in both states, meaning their veto-proof majority status could change.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

422 candidates, the second most since 2010, running in Missouri’s Aug. 4 state legislative primaries

Four hundred twenty-two candidates, the second most in any year since 2010, are running in Missouri’s Aug. 4 primaries. All 163 seats in the Missouri House of Representatives and 17 seats in the Missouri Senate are up for election this year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Signatures submitted for Colorado graduated income tax measure that competes with proposed income tax cap initiative

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on August 3, 2026, for a ballot initiative to establish a graduated income tax.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

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What the Democratic candidates in the Aug. 11 Minneapolis-area U.S. House primary have said on immigration

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11, which includes Minneapolis and its surrounding areas. This primary will be the first since Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota between December 2025 and February 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions in return to previous governors' processes

On July 31, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced that since taking office on Jan. 17, she has restored the voting rights of 66,085 Virginia residents with felony convictions.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Kansas Supreme Court allows three-day grace period for mail ballots to be temporarily reinstated ahead of primary

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.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar

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Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a central issue in the Nov. 3 race for Connecticut treasurer. The Connecticut treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial investment of state monies, including through the state's public pension funds. Connecticut law allows the state treasurer to consider the…

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Pou (D) and Pino (R) are running in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending this November

Incumbent Nellie Pou (D), Rosemary Pino (R), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party) are running in the general election for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Tran (D) and Vo (R) running in California's redrawn 45th Congressional District on November 3

Incumbent Derek Tran (D) and Chuong Vo (R) are running in the general election for California's 45th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Vasquez (D), Cunningham (R) running in New Mexico's 2nd District, one of 23 Trump-won seats Democrats are defending

Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are running in the general election for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

One hundred fifty-nine candidates are running for Florida’s 28 U.S. House districts — the most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida was June 12, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Rhode Island legislators restrict immigration enforcement near polling places, enact 18 other election bills in 2026 session

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 11 after passing 20 election-related bills. Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed all 20 bills between March and June.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3

Perry (R) and Stelson (D) set for PA-10 rematch after 2024 race decided by 1.2 points

Incumbent Scott Perry (R), Janelle Stelson (D), and Isabelle Harman (Independent) are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.

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