2026 Midterm Elections
A Supreme Court case could turbocharge mid-decade gerrymandering.
If enacted, the SAVE America Act would create hurdles for potential voters and election officials alike.
The state says the move will allow counties to respond to issues more efficiently.
The bill creates more time for election officials to meet key deadlines and for voters to fix ballot signature problems.
Some interpretations of his comments are more extreme; others, more realistic.
Voter registration cards still haven’t gone out in some counties, thanks to the mid-cycle redistricting and problems with a state system.
Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong anymore.
Turnover hasn’t slowed since the 2020 election, with officials citing threats, stress, and burnout.
Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kristi Noem canceled a highly anticipated appearance before secretaries of state.
Secretaries of state gathered for a national conference emphasize confidence in election systems
This guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know, and much more.
Officials say elections will happen — the bigger danger is chaos and distrust.
Deadlines are based on postmarks, which may be later than when you dropped something in the mail.
There are significant legal and practical barriers to sending the military to polling places. But some officials are still worried.
After years of collaboration on election security, states say federal support is retreating — and trust is collapsing.
Discussions at an annual conference spotlight the concerns hanging over preparations for the midterms.
Republicans in Dallas and Williamson counties force a change that will affect voters in both parties.
Legal fights, court rulings, and state power struggles could shape how the midterms are run.
Citing cost and logistics, Republicans will contract with the county to use voting equipment.
The stories Votebeat covered this year will resonate during the midterm elections.