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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

On May 8, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned, marking another structural change within the Court.

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Louisville, Kentucky is holding its first nonpartisan primaries for electing mayor and Metro Council on May 19

On May 19, Louisville, Kentucky, is holding nonpartisan primary elections for mayor and Metro Council for the first time. The top two vote getters in each race will advance to the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

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One incumbent in Pennsylvania is running in a contested U.S. House primary this year — the fewest since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania was March 10, 2026.

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Connecticut could become the 37th state to allow absentee/mail-in voting without an excuse

On May 15, Connecticut legislators sent a bill to Gov. Ned Lamont (D) that would remove the requirement that voters provide an excuse to request an absentee ballot.

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Hawaii Gov. Joshua Green signs bill restricting corporate political activity

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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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

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North Dakota voters to decide amendment requiring schools to provide free meals

North Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would require schools to provide free meals to students.

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Louisiana becomes fourth state to advance a bail-related constitutional amendment to voters in 2026

The Louisiana State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment related to post-conviction bail for defendants who are convicted of an aggravated offense against minors for the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 13, 2026.

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New York Governor says state plans to participate in federal education tax credit scholarship program

On May 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that she plans to opt the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). New York is the third state with a Democratic trifecta to indicate participation in the…

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SEC moves to rescind 2024 climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on May 4, 2026. The rule never took effect because litigation paused its implementation shortly after adoption.

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Alabama announces special primary elections for four U.S. House races, New Hampshire moves 2028 primary date

Two states recently revised their election calendars: Alabama scheduled special primary elections this year for four congressional districts, and New Hampshire moved its statewide and congressional primaries to June beginning in 2028.

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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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Rep. Steve Cohen becomes the 57th U.S. representative to announce he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) announced on May 15, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

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Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress — 57 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Record number of candidates running for the Georgia General Assembly in 2026

There are 538 candidates running for the Georgia General Assembly this year. This is the most candidates running since 2010. An average of 429 candidates ran each year between 2010 and 2024.

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Minnesota voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would allow more state funds to be distributed to school districts each year

Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would change the policies surrounding the investment and distribution of the Minnesota Permanent School Fund.

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Colorado Democrats compete to be the state's chief legal check on the Trump administration

Hetal Doshi (D), Michael Dougherty (D), Jena Griswold (D), and David Seligman (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General on June 30, 2026.

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Democrats see Michigan's 7th District as most likely 2026 House flip — now they have to pick a candidate

Bridget Brink (D), William Lawrence (D), Matt Maasdam (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Brink, Lawrence, and Maasdam led in endorsements, polling, and local media attention.

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Rep. Mfume, Conway lead crowded Democratic primary fight for Maryland's 7th District seat

Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D), Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of May 2026, Mfume and Conway led in fundraising and local media attention.

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Former federal workers challenge Rep. Beyer in Virginia's 8th District Democratic primary

*Note: In April 2026, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment permitting mid-decade redistricting. Certification of the vote was blocked by court order. Candidates for this election will be finalized following the May 26 filing deadline.

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Montana Senate Republican primaries reflect conflict between moderate and more conservative candidates

The June 2 Republican primaries for Montana Senate will be the first since the Montana Republican Party censured a group of Republican senators for voting with Democrats during the 2025 legislative session.

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State and federal courts have overturned 2.3% of state ballot measures since 1995

Welcome to the Monday, May 18, 2026, Brew.

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Weekly Brew: May 15, 2026

On May 8, Steve Maviglio, a Democratic political consultant and strategist known for his work on California ballot measure campaigns, filed an initiative for the 2028 ballot proposing to repeal the state’s top-two primary system. California adopted the system when voters approved Proposition 14, 53.7% to 46.3% in June 2010.

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Drawing lines: A look at the methods, precedents, and history of redistricting

Welcome to the Friday, May 15, 2026, Brew.

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Most incumbents running for re-election and the fewest incumbents contested in the primaries for Pennsylvania’s General Assembly since 2010

There are 416 candidates running in the primaries for the Pennsylvania General Assembly on May 19. Of those, there are 218 incumbents, the most since 2010, running for re-election this year. Twenty-one incumbents (9.6%) are contested. This ties with 2024 for the fewest contested incumbents since 2010.

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