Nonpartisan • Unbiased • Timely The encyclopedia of American politicshttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mjhorvqqmc2xControl of your state government could flip in 2026… Nine trifectas are on Ballotpedia’s exposed list in the 2026 elections. Four are Democratic and five are Republican.14 Apr 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhorvqqmc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mjclbib2z22r36 governors. 35 senators. 26 states deciding both at once: a Senate & gubernatorial 2026 breakdown In November 2026, voters in 26 states will weigh in on BOTH a governor and a Senate seat at the same time. Here's a breakdown of what's on the line.12 Apr 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjclbib2z22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3miyhoxhm2s2vUPDATE: The first of these five ballot measures related to data centers has been decided. Voters in Port Washington, Wisconsin, approved a ballot initiative requiring voter approval before the city can create or approve a Tax Incremental District (TID) with a projected base property value of $10M+. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyhoxhm2s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mijnfgz7ln2tAs AI drives demand for computing power, questions about data centers are popping up on local ballots across the country. These aren't federal decisions; they're neighborhood ones. Your voice and your vote truly matter. You can learn more about the data centers ballot measures at Ballotpedia.org.02 Apr 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijnfgz7ln2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mielsdp5hv2nDemocracy runs local! 🗳️ Ballotpedia is covering 40,000 local elections across 31 states this year, and we need you to help make it happen. Join our Summer 2026 Fellows Program (May 26–July 24) and spend 5–10 hrs/week expanding access to free, nonpartisan election info! 31 Mar 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mielsdp5hv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mhtdytym3f2iOpen. Closed. Semi-closed. Top-two.🗳️Primary elections aren't one-size-fits-all, and in some states, the two major parties don't even use the same system. Here's how it all works.24 Mar 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtdytym3f2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mgum7dnw4k2rOn March 9, Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents California's 3rd Congressional District, announced that he was immediately changing his party affiliation from Republican to independent. His decision means Republicans now have a 217-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with 3 vacancies.12 Mar 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgum7dnw4k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mg7gblfvi22zThe Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results:04 Mar 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg7gblfvi22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mfrkumx4dc2bIn the state legislative special elections that have happened since January 2025, there was an average shift of 5.6 percentage points towards Democrats. Additionally, Democrats retained 10 percentage points more of their voter turnout from the previous regular election than Republicans.26 Feb 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrkumx4dc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mfkitercej2oQ.o.L.G.I.B.W.S.A.F.F.I.A.C. Wyoming Improvement and Service Districts Ohio’s Educational Service Centers (ESCs) California High Valleys Water District23 Feb 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkitercej2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mfcnii3d7s2dWelcome to the Blueprints of Democracy!20 Feb 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcnii3d7s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3meyhacisxc2nHow old is the 119th Congress? Here’s a look at the numbers by chamber, party, and generation. You can learn more about the age of Congress at Ballotpedia.org.16 Feb 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyhacisxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mdlgaetlds2dAs states begin certifying ballot measures for the 2026 election cycle, Ballotpedia is tracking a growing number of initiatives and constitutional amendments addressing voting requirements, abortion policy, marijuana and psychedelics, and sex, gender, and LGBTQ topics.29 Jan 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlgaetlds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mdgo63ekeg2cFor another month, Ballotpedia sits at the top of the Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart—the gold standard for measuring news source reliability and bias. This recognition ultimately belongs to you. To our readers who believe democracy is strongest when voters have access to accurate, reliable information.27 Jan 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgo63ekeg2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mbrx2wc5cc2xThe 12 Days of Ballotpedia might be over, but our work is just beginning! The 2026 elections are already underway. Filing deadlines have already passed in four states; we’re researching filing deadlines and candidates, and congressional primaries will begin in just a few weeks.06 Jan 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrx2wc5cc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3mao26kg6622rOn Dec. 19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed SB 293, which requires absentee ballots to be received by the close of polls on Election Day, except for military or overseas ballots. This change makes Ohio the 35th state to require ballots to be received by Election Day.23 Dec 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3mao26kg6622rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3ma7mjm3yr22jThis year, we tracked 4,969 election-related bills and resolutions — surpassing the total number of bills in any year since we started tracking election legislation in 2022. Lawmakers passed 627 new election laws in 2025, more than in 2024 (440) but fewer than in 2023 (723).17 Dec 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7mjm3yr22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m7sxz35afs2jAs the year comes to a close, the 2026 election season is well underway. Over the last couple of months, the earliest 2026 candidate filing deadlines have passed in Illinois (Nov. 3), Arkansas (Nov. 12), and Texas (Dec. 8).12 Dec 2025 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sxz35afs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m6zhwqnoek2tHappy Giving Tuesday! Today, your gift to Ballotpedia will be matched up to $25k. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our team works hard to provide unbiased information on thousands of elections. Your support ensures every voter can make informed choices.02 Dec 2025 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zhwqnoek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m6wures6es2jThis Giving Tuesday, your gift to Ballotpedia will be matched up to $25k! Millions of voters rely on Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Survey, Sample Ballot Lookup, & candidate research to make informed decisions. Donate to ensure voters navigate every ballot with confidence.01 Dec 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wures6es2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m6mrcp6nl42qTo our wonderful community of fact-finders and political science enthusiasts: we are so thankful to you. All of us at Ballotpedia wish you a bright, peaceful Thanksgiving holiday.27 Nov 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mrcp6nl42qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m5hfuaf7yc26Forty-five members of Congress—37 representatives and eight senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018.12 Nov 2025 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hfuaf7yc26https://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m5cjd5an4s2qOn 11/4, voters in Greenbelt, MD, passed a non-binding referendum in favor of adopting ranked-choice voting for city council elections. If the Greenbelt City Council adopts an RCV system, it would be the 52nd locality in the United States that uses/is scheduled to use RCV in at least some elections.10 Nov 2025 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5cjd5an4s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m54vockeds2oNovember 4th was the 35th day of the federal government shutdown making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history. There have been 11 shutdowns in U.S. history that lasted for at least a day and resulted in agency closures and employee furloughs.08 Nov 2025 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m54vockeds2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m4xtuhj3ds2rAt least 15 incumbents lost in the state legislative elections in New Jersey & Virginia, with 6 New Jersey contests still uncalled as of 5:30 pm EST on 11/5. That’s the most general election incumbent defeats in an odd year since 21 were defeated in 2011. All 15 defeated incumbents were Republicans.06 Nov 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xtuhj3ds2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m4vheukm7s2gWhile most eyes were on major races last night, voters also made important decisions close to home. From tax policy to housing and election policy, local ballot measures were on ballots across the country. Here’s a thread of the results of some local ballot measures you may have missed:05 Nov 2025 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vheukm7s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m4vgkr3no22gAbigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to succeed incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who was term-limited. Spanberger’s victory, combined with Democrats holding their majority in the House of Delegates, created a new Democratic trifecta in the state.05 Nov 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vgkr3no22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m4twohebms2mThe Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across the country. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results: 🧵05 Nov 2025 01:49 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4twohebms2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m4t22isdxc2yElection Day 2025 is here!! If you haven't voted yet, here's a thread of our resources available to help you cast your ballot, including when and where to vote, and what's on your ballot. 🧵04 Nov 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4t22isdxc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ballotpedia.org/post/3m3zmpprqcu22We’re less than two weeks away from Election Day! Ballotpedia staff is preparing to cover 24 statewide ballot measures in six states, along with 188 local ballot measures. Out of all those ballot measures, our team has selected 10 of the most important and compelling ones in the country. 25 Oct 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:45c2evlvvdw3l57gpkrlbh53/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3zmpprqcu22