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Ballotpedia’s top 50 ballot measures and trends to watch on Election Day

Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s top 50 ballot measures and trends on Election Day On Nov. 3, voters will decide on 145 statewide ballot measures in 39 states — below the average of 163 statewide measures that […]

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Republicans see shrinking boost from redistrictingHouse Republicans are quietly scaling back hopes for the 10-seat boost they sought from redistricting nationwide, amid a souring political climate and polls showing a collapse in GOP support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida . Why it matters: On their down days, Republicans privately worry that the great redistricting war of 2026 will net them…

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Israelis lose faith in elections ahead of voteNew Gallup polling found 56% of Israelis have faith in the integrity of the vote.

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The most awkward Senate delegation ever?If Democrat Sherrod Brown wins an Ohio Senate seat, he would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated him in 2024.

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Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm ElectionsThe midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

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Republicans in competitive Pa. races are tying themselves to Josh Shapiro. What does that mean for the midterms?Republicans in competitive swing district races are featuring Gov. Josh Shapiro in ads. It's "quite telling," one political science professor said.

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Abandoning racial justice won’t save our democracy — reimagining elections willIt is time to think big, think boldly and start reimagining elections that work for the people, not the politicians.

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Clerk dragged to court after ignoring state's cease-and-desist over poll watchersA New Mexico civic group intending to observe the upcoming general election on Oct. 16 sued Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark alleging she violated state law by denying recognized election watchers access to polling places unless they attended additional training. Land of Action, which describes itself as a nonpartisan civic association and hub for…

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Nearly 60% of Americans See Trump as ‘Potentially Dangerous Dictator’: SurveyA majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is a “potentially dangerous dictator” whose power must be checked, a new national survey released Tuesday revealed amid deepening public pessimism about the country's direction ahead of next month's midterm elections. The 2026 American Values Survey , conducted by the nonpartisan Public Religion…

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Celebs focus on Dems winning House in 11th hour midterms fundraisingWith less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some high-profile names are adding their voices to a flurry of fundraising pitches warning of the dangers of Republicans maintaining control of the House. A slew of famous faces — including Barbra Streisand, "West Wing" star Bradley Whitford, documentarian Ken Burns and scientist and TV personality...

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Netanyahu’s Agenda Will Survive Whether or Not He Wins ElectionThe Jewish state’s longest-serving leader risks losing this month’s election, but Netanyahu has already reshaped Israeli politics in his image. The security doctrine he champions — opposition to a Palestinian state, stifling Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stationing troops in neighboring countries to neutralize perceived threats and the insistence that peace…

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What’s with all the taxes on the California ballot?With the election less than a month away, California county elections officials are beginning to send out mail ballots today. Five of the 14 statewide ballot measures are related to taxes, and if that sounds like a lot, you’re not imagining things: It’s the most tax measures voters have been presented with during a general […]

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5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them allCalifornia voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters tend to reject new taxes.

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2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 in 2025In 2026, 164 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 40 states. The average FKGL for ballot titles, also known as ballot questions, was 17, which corresponds with a first-year graduate student. The average FRE for ballot titles was 18. The ballot language for the 164 statewide ballot measures in 40 states in […]

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This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010 State legislative elections are the third most competitive this year than they've been since 2010, driven by an above average percentage […]

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Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats need to gain four for a majorityWelcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats need to gain four for a majority Every weekday until Election Day, the Daily Brew will preview the […]

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