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Twenty-one states set at least one requirement on ballot initiative petition circulators

Welcome to the Friday, May 22, 2026, Brew.

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2.6% of state legislative incumbents have lost their primaries so far this year

So far this year, 43 state legislative incumbents—eight Democrats and 35 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers.

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North Carolina voters to decide on two measures related to property and income tax limits on the November 2026 ballot

The North Carolina State Legislature approved two constitutional amendments related to property and income tax limits for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed both amendments on May 20, 2026.

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16 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

With the summer fast approaching, the electoral heat is also rising as more and more states will soon hold their primary elections.

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Twenty-one states set at least one requirement on ballot initiative petition circulators

In states across the country, groups are gathering signatures to place initiatives or referendums on the 2026 ballot. Of the 26 states that allow citizen initiatives, 21 have at least one law setting requirements for petition circulators.

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Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include Trump administration plans to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 and a discussion of notable state bills reducing agency power in 2026

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Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

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Keisha Bottoms won the Democratic primary for governor in Georgia

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) defeated six other candidates to win the Democratic Party primary for governor on May 19, 2026, receiving 58% of the vote. Lance and three other candidates — Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, and Michael Thurmond — led in polling, fundraising, and media coverage ahead of the primary.

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Ed Gallrein defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026

Ed Gallrein (R) defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (R) in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Massie was the second member of the U.S. House of Representatives to lose re-election in a primary in the 2026 election cycle.

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Bob Brooks wins May 19 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November

Bob Brooks defeated Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure, and Carol Obando-Derstine in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District on May 19. Brooks will face incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in the Nov. 3 general election. Three independent race forecasters rated the general election as a toss-up.

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Incumbents Charlie Bethel, Sarah Hawkins Warren, and Ben Land defeated challengers Miracle Ranking and Jen Jordan in the general election for Georgia Supreme Court on May 19, 2026

Incumbents Charlie Bethel, Sarah Hawkins Warren, and Ben Land defeated challengers Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan in the general election for Georgia Supreme Court on May 19, 2026. Bethel ran against Rankin. Warren ran against Jordan. Land was unopposed.

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Jasmine Clark (D) defeated Everton Blair Jr. (D), Emanuel Jones (D), Heavenly Kimes (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for Georgia's 13th Congressional District

Jasmine Clark (D) defeated Everton Blair Jr. (D), Emanuel Jones (D), Heavenly Kimes (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for Georgia's 13th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Clark, Blair, Jones, and Kimes led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention.

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Houston Gaines (R) defeated Jeff Baker (R) and Ryan Millsap (R) in the Republican primary for Georgia's 10th Congressional District on May 19, 2026

Houston Gaines (R) defeated Jeff Baker (R) and Ryan Millsap (R) in the Republican primary for Georgia's 10th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Gaines and Millsap led the candidate field in local media attention.

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Record high number of contested incumbents in South Dakota's state legislative elections this year

In 2026, 70.5% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in South Dakota will face primary contests, a record high since 2010.

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Democratic socialist Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on May 19

Christopher Rabb defeated Sharif Street, Ala Stanford, and Shaun Griffith in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Dwight Evans did not run for re-election. Rabb, Stanford, and Street led in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. No Republicans ran in the district.

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Utah state legislative primaries show downward trend in incumbent contests

In 2026, 10.4% of the state legislative incumbents running for election in Utah will face primary contests, the smallest share in the most recent four cycles and below the average of 12.1% each cycle between 2010 and 2024.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206

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.

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New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

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Maryland lawmakers enact state-level voting rights act, 21 other election bills in 2026

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 2026 legislative session on April 13 after sending 22 election-related bills to Gov. Wes Moore (D). Moore signed each of the bills between April 14 and May 12.

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Richmond, Calif., City Council candidates talk public safety in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the June 2 primary for Richmond City Council District 4—Soheila Bana and Jamin Pursell—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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A closer look at state-level voting rights acts

Welcome to the Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Brew.

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Missouri voters to decide amendment to establish Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund to reduce and eliminate state taxes

Missouri voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to create the Show-Me Prosperity Investment Fund, which would grow through state investments until its earnings could replace tax revenue, with the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating state taxes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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