How election officials are working to mitigate growing distrust ahead of midterms
Election officials from coast to coast are working to mitigate distrust ahead of the midterms.
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684 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
Election Officials Fear Federal Interference in Voting Next Week
State and local Election Day plans include how to react to potential I.C.E. raids, misbehavior by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines.
Advances the causeSource: The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Poll: Likely voters favor Democrats as Trump disapproval drives early turnout
Democrats hold an 8-point lead among likely voters in the fight for control of Congress one week until Election Day, according to a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Neutral reportSource: PBS NewsHour (pbs.org)
Republican cash advantage showing up with late spending in Indiana legislative races
Republicans are making big money drops in Indiana legislative races ahead of the Nov. 3 election, approaching $2 million as they aim to secure a full General Assembly supermajority.
Neutral reportSource: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
CBS News reports Senate Majority Leader John Thune has tried to balance passing the president's agenda and preserving the independence of the Senate, with the midterms his biggest test.
Neutral reportSource: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
NPR reports a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats with significant advantages going into Election Day, but lagging enthusiasm among key groups is one indicator that gains may not come easy.
Neutral reportSource: NPR (npr.org)
Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to back him on redistricting
Wes Moore, Maryland's Democratic governor, urges Marylanders to back him on redistricting amid 2028 speculation, as he fights a tough campaign in his state that is not his re-election effort.
Neutral reportSource: NBC News (nbcnews.com)
As Election Day Nears, a Key House Race Remains in Flux
Inside Climate News reports on the NY-17 House race as Election Day nears; after the June Democratic primary, William Knox, a veteran, said he was impressed by the winning candidate.
Neutral reportSource: Inside Climate News (insideclimatenews.org)
Morning news brief
A new NPR poll finds Democrats with an advantage going into Election Day, congressional Democrats are forming a task force to protect the election, and Netanyahu vies for reelection in Israel.
Neutral reportSource: NPR (npr.org)
How congressional Democrats are preparing for claims of election fraud by Trump
Democrats in Congress are preparing for claims of election fraud by President Trump and bracing for what they fear could be meddling with this year's midterm elections.
Advances the causeSource: NPR Politics (npr.org)
High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
Grist reports high power bills and blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot, and that a ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.
Advances the causeSource: Grist (grist.org)
IL HB 4568: $DHS-HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAM
Illinois HB 4568, $DHS-HOME Illinois Program: latest action on 2026-07-01, Rule 19(b), re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 1429: BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS
IL HB 1429, a bill of rights for the homeless, was re-referred to the Rules Committee on 2026-04-17 after House Floor Amendment No. 3.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS
IL HB 5198 on affordable housing: latest action (2026-10-13), Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SCR 20: Petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment to the states relating to campaign finance
MO SCR 20 petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment relating to campaign finance; it was referred to the S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1665: Prohibits warrantless searches of private residences by state employees, except under certain circumstances
MO SB 1665, which prohibits warrantless searches of private residences by state employees, was second read and referred to the S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
SD SB 175: require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
SD SB 175 to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1456: Creates the Civil Liberties Defense Act, which provides that certain rulings shall be unenforceable if based on certain foreign laws
MO SB 1456 creates the Civil Liberties Defense Act, which provides certain rulings shall be unenforceable if based on certain foreign laws; it was referred to the S Government Efficiency Committee.
Works against the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1305: Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of firearms or weapons into polling places on election days
MO SB 1305 on carrying firearms or weapons into polling places on election days was second read and referred to the S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
SD SB 171: amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
SD SB 171 to amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators