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Banks-endorsed adviser wins Republican nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at party convention

Max Engling defeated incumbent Diego Morales, Jamie Reitenour, and David Shelton to win the Republican Party nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at a June 20, 2026, convention.

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Seven senators who have served for three or more terms are running for re-election this cycle

John Cornyn’s (R-Tex.) primary loss to Ken Paxton (R) on May 26 is the first instance of a fourth-term senator losing re-election in the 21st century. Since 2000, only five senators who served three or more terms, including Cornyn, have lost their primary bids for re-election, including Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.),…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Endorsed candidates won 88% of races in California's June 2 primaries, Ballotpedia data shows

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards…

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Twelve candidates are running for Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District this year — the most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wyoming was May 29, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS releases opinions for June 2026

Welcome to the June 22 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jun 22

State legislative incumbents are retiring at a lower rate, facing primaries at a higher rate in 2026

Welcome to the Monday, June 22, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 22

Vermont enacts vote denial prohibition, campaign finance changes in 2026 session

The Vermont General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 29 after passing one election-related bill, which Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed on June 8.

Ballotpedia · Jun 20

Three statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

As we approach the longest day of the year on June 21, candidates and voters in multiple states have election-related deadlines to be aware of as the 2026 election cycle continues.

Ballotpedia · Jun 19

The federal and state judiciary's evolving role in American democracy

Welcome to the Friday, June 19, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 19

Thirty-one members of the New York Legislature are retiring this year, the second-most since 2010

Thirty-one members of the New York Legislature are retiring in 2026. This is the second-most retiring incumbents since 2010. The only other year with more than 30 retirements was 2020, when there were 33. Otherwise, 25 incumbents or fewer have retired each year since 2010.

Ballotpedia · Jun 19