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

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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How Trump could undermine the midterms

The president really has no power over elections – but that hasn’t stopped Trump from laying the groundwork to challenge results in November

The Guardian - UK

Congress has a lower approval rating than Hitler in some polls. And we just keep voting for the same 2 parties

The Democrats and Republicans might be even less popular if Americans really understood how they rigged the system.

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Here's your guide to voting in Texas's May 2025 local elections

On May 3, many Texans will vote on local leaders and initiatives. Here's how to check for elections in your area and register by April 3.

The Texas Tribune

More than 1,600 voters have registration revoked under Virginia program targeting noncitizens

More than 1,600 Virginians have had their voter registrations canceled since August under a state program that the Justice Department and advocacy groups contend is illegal

The Independent UK

Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

US presidential election updates: Harris appeals to Republicans on Fox as Trump doubles down on pet eating claims

Kamala Harris spent Wednesday urging Republicans to vote Democrat as Donald Trump defended baseless claims about Springfield, Ohio

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‘Malicious’ texts sent to Wisconsin youths to discourage them from voting

Justice department urged to investigate messages amid Republican attempt to clamp down on student voting

The Guardian - US

Lawsuit Challenges South Carolina's Republican-Leaning Congressional Districts

League of Women Voters challenges SC's U.S. House districts for Republican bias, citing gerrymandering. Legal battle could reshape state's political landscape.

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Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work

Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups

The Independent UK

Presidential Debates Should Be More Frequent, and Tougher on Candidates

The presidency is a powerful position, and the job application should be hard on hopefuls.

Reason

Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools

Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.

The Texas Tribune

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Political operative and firms behind Biden AI robocall sued for thousands

Steve Kramer and two Texas companies spoofed president’s voice to suppress turnout in New Hampshire

WEKU

In polarizing election environment, League of Women Voters works to inform Kentucky voters

One-hundred-and-three years after American women won the right to vote, the League of Women Voters continues to encourage everyone to make an informed vote

The Guardian - US

The election that could determine the future of democracy in Ohio

Ohio will be voting on a measure that makes it harder to amend the constitution in a high-stakes election – and the Republican proposal is ‘minority rule’, experts say

The Independent UK

Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters

Several new voting laws in mostly Republican-led states impose criminal penalties or fines for helping people register to vote

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Chicago Sun-Times

City Council urged to postpone declaration of independence

The Better Government Association and the League of Women Voters say the newly elected City Council, which should be seated in a couple of months, should take on the task.

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