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Montana to have its first state supreme court election since allowing political parties to contribute money to judicial candidatesOne seat on the Montana Supreme Court is up for nonpartisan election on Nov. 3, 2026. Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson are running for the seat. Justice Beth Baker, who assumed office in 2011, is not seeking re-election. Eddy and Wilson were the only two candidates who ran in the primary election for the seat […]
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) takes positions on 22 state and local ballot measures ahead of the Nov. 2026 electionThe Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) made endorsements on 26 measures that made the ballot in 2026. This includes 22 on the ballot on November 3, 2026, and four on the ballot on other election dates. This includes measures endorsed by local chapters of the DSA. Nineteen of these measures are statewide measures, while seven […]
California passes bill requiring large companies to disclose historical ties to slaveryOn Sept. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act, which requires certain large companies doing business in California to disclose historical ties to chattel slavery. The law applies to companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide sales that existed, or had a predecessor company that […]
Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Pohlman faces a retention vote amid rulings on redistrictingThe term of one Utah Supreme Court justice will expire on January 3, 2027. The one seat is up for a retention election on November 3, 2026. Justice Jill Pohlman is standing for retention. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) appointed her in 2022. Originally, Justice Diana Hagen was also scheduled to stand for retention, but Hagen […]
Three weeks out from the November election, write-in candidate and voter participation deadlines approachWith three weeks until the November midterm elections, remaining write-in candidate filing deadlines and voter participation deadlines are coming up fast. Write-in candidate filing deadlines Six states and the Virgin Islands have write-in candidate filing deadlines between Oct. 13 and Oct. 23: Candidates must meet various state-specific filing…
Culver City could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board electionsOn Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will weigh in on a ballot measure that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in city and school district elections. If approved, Culver City would become the fourth municipality in California and the 16th nationally to allow individuals under 18 to vote in at least some […]
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 […]