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Voters Are Furious About AI Data Centres Pushing Up Their Electricity Bills, Here's Why Politicians Won't Touch It

Rising electricity costs due to AI data centres are becoming a major issue in American politics, impacting the 2026 midterms as both parties grapple with voter concerns and industry influence.

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Virginia's new Democratic trifecta approved 49 election-related bills and resolutions during the 2026 legislative session, a 250% increase over previous three-year average with divided government

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on April 22 after sending 51 election-related bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and adopting three resolutions. Spanberger signed 46 bills and vetoed five.

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Mississippi — one of nine states with supreme court districts — could redraw the districts in the next year

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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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Second Amendment Roundup: Virginia Bans "Assault Firearms"

The General Assembly tests the courts to see what it can get away with.

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Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Mandatory Collective Bargaining, Defying Virginia Unions

The surprising move saves taxpayers from a steep bill—for now.

Reason

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs order requiring state to issue guidance on immigration enforcement at polling places

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order on May 20 requiring the state Department of Elections to issue guidance for election workers on engaging with federal immigration officers at polling places, among other directives.

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Virginia's New 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Plainly Unconstitutional, a Federal Lawsuit Argues

Three Second Amendment groups say the law violates the right to own arms in common use for self-defense and other lawful purposes.

Reason

Virginia’s new gun restrictions targeting ‘assault firearms’ spark immediate legal challenges

The restrictions are part of nearly two dozen gun measures enacted during the Democratic governor’s first months in office

The Independent UK

Labor leaders call collective bargaining veto a ‘betrayal’ by Virginia governor

Union leaders say veto from Democrat Abigail Spanberger is an about-face from promises she made on campaign trail

The Guardian - US

Faith in Housing bill crosses finish line, clears path for church-based affordable housing

The "Yes in God’s Backyard" movement is celebrating the new Faith in Housing law in Virginia

The Independent UK

‘Wah, wah, wah’: AOC mocks Republicans crying over Virginia gerrymandering, and her reason for doing it leaves them with nowhere to go

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Steve Bannon is already losing his mind over the midterms: ‘We ain’t gonna be in power!’

MAGA designer says Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War would be ‘disgusted and revolted by the scum of this consulting class’ guiding Republican strategy in anxious warning ahead of midterms

The Independent UK

Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing?

The Democratic counteroffensive to GOP efforts to redraw maps sets the stage for Republicans to lose in the midterms

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Pentagon announces US navy secretary is leaving ‘effective immediately’ and replaced with deputy – as it happened

Amid Iran blockade, John C Phelan has been immediately replaced with undersecretary Hung Cao, says Pentagon on social media with no explanation

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Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.

The Independent UK

Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats

This redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to Trump

Result could help Democrats win four extra US House seats in tit-for-tat redistricting battle begun by Texas

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Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake

Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting push

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Virginia could swing again: voters to decide whether to redistrict in favor of Democrats

Purple state that recently elected Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps

The Guardian - US

Virginia strips tax breaks for organizations connected to the Confederacy

The United Daughters of the Confederacy – responsible for proliferation of Confederate statues across the US – will now have to pay property taxes

The Guardian - US

US edges closer to popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections

Virginia signs national popular vote bill into law, joining interstate compact with 17 other states and District of Columbia

Reason

This Virginia Bill Expands Affirmative Action in State Contracting

The bill creates a new program to increase agency spending on small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and disabled veterans.

Reason

Here Are 12 Bills Democrats Just Passed To Trample Gun Rights in Virginia

Some gun-rights activists are blaming immigrants, but the real culprits are Virginia Democrats.

The Independent UK

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

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