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Three states have write-in candidate filing deadlines between now and Election Day
Election Day is in 11 days! Between Oct. 24 and the Nov. 3 general election, three states have write-in candidate filing deadlines, early voting starts in six states, 24 states have voter registration
IRS defines terms for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit with implications for participation
On Oct. 2, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued temporary regulations and proposed final regulations to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The program — also known as the
Weekly Brew: October 23, 2026
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. Each week, we’ll bring you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed, along with other content from across Ballotpedia that we think
Six battleground districts could determine majority control of the Wisconsin Senate on Nov. 3
Seventeen seats in the Wisconsin Senate are up for election on Nov. 3. Heading into the election, Republicans have an 18-15 majority. Democrats need to win at least two Republican districts, while mai
Candidates in 331 races this year share a last name; up from 206 such races in 2024
In 331 races on Nov. 3 across 28 states, 668 candidates share a last name with another candidate running in that race. This total includes races for one congressional race, 13 state contests, and 317
Trifectas, supermajorities, and wave elections: What we're watching in 2026 state legislative races
On Nov. 3, elections are happening in 46 states for 88 of the 99 state legislative chambers. In total, 6,139 of the country's 7,386 state legislative seats are up for election in 2026. Republicans hav
Signature validity for 2026 initiatives was 78.0%, consistent with the ten-year average of 78.8%
A total of 53 citizen-initiated ballot measures were certified for the 2026 ballot in 15 states. Proponents of citizen-initiated ballot measures—including veto referendums, initiated state statutes, a
Eighty-eight of the 99 state legislative chambers are up for election this year
Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, Brew. By: Andrew Bahl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Eighty-eight of the 99 state legislative chambers are up for election this year Democr