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In Aug. 18 elections, candidates backed by Recognized Endorsement Contributors won 63% of races and lost 23%

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for. They can be particularly useful for voters in two types of elections: in partisan primaries, when voters may find it difficult to discern differences between candidates with the same party affiliation, and in nonpartisan…

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

States enact more than 400 election-related bills in first seven months of 2026

States have enacted 419 election-related bills so far this year — the most of any even-numbered session year since Ballotpedia launched its Election Policy Legislation Tracker in 2022.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

San Francisco voters to decide on 11 local ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026

Voters in San Francisco, California, will decide on 11 ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026, including six charter amendments, four ordinances, and one regional measure.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

Byron Donalds defeated 10 other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on Aug. 18

Byron Donalds (R) defeated 10 other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on Aug. 18, 2026. Donalds, Jay Collins (R), James Fishback (R), and Paul Renner (R) led in local media attention. Incumbent Ron DeSantis (R) was term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Aug 20

2026 administrative state legislation: 38 states enacted 225 bills

This edition of Checks and Balances features highlights from Ballotpedia’s 2026 Administrative State Legislative Tracker report, and the transfer of most federal employee appeals from the Merit Systems Protection Board to the Office of Personnel Management

Ballotpedia · Aug 20

SEC makes shareholder proposal no-action pause permanent

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Recognized Endorsement Contributors-endorsed candidates won 94% of Aug. 11 elections across five states

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for. They can be particularly useful for voters in two types of elections: in partisan primaries, when voters may find it difficult to discern differences between candidates with the same party affiliation, and in nonpartisan…

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

States enact 14 ESG-related bills in 2026

State legislatures enacted 14 ESG-related bills during the 2026 legislative sessions, including two that became law after lawmakers overrode gubernatorial vetoes. This was the fewest ESG bills enacted in a single year since 2021. Legislators introduced 174 ESG-related bills this year. Fourteen became law, one was vetoed, eight advanced to…

Ballotpedia · Aug 19

Delaware becomes the 12th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

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 18

Wyoming primary election 2026 today: Candidates, polling place locator, voter ID rules and complete voting guide

Wyoming voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on August 18. Key Republican races include contests for the U.S. House and Senate seats. Voters can verify polling locations and check registration status online. Wyoming law permits same-day registration for eligible citizens at polling places. Winners will advance…

The Economic Times · Aug 18