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684 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
Over three dozen congressional lawmakers and election offices in at least 32 states received letters, many with white powder, forcing evacuations weeks before the 2026 midterms.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
Kansas City Ordinance 260860 would authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement to establish a housing development corporation and plan transfers of city-owned parcels to external partners.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (kansascity.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
A Baltimore ordinance would require an informational hearing on the use of surveillance technology and local legislative options to protect privacy and civil liberties.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (baltimore.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
New York City unions with 1 million members launched a coalition October 15 to defend the right to vote ahead of the November 3 midterm elections; a thousand rallied outside the main post office.
Source: Labor Notes (labornotes.org)
Columbus ordinance 2653-2026 would authorize expenditure of up to $17,000 and extend a hotel services contract for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients to December 31, 2027.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (columbus.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
A Trump administration lawsuit against California over noncitizen voters is raising concerns about groundwork to challenge midterm results.
Source: Votebeat (votebeat.org)
A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (baltimore.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Axios reports House Republicans are scaling back hopes for a 10-seat redistricting boost as polls show a collapse in GOP support among Latino voters in Texas and Florida.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, some saying they had no recollection of registering.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
What to expect when casting a provisional ballot in Texas, as early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 midterm elections amid backlogs of voter registration records caused by state errors.
Source: Votebeat (votebeat.org)
Critics say the administration has undermined a cybersecurity agency key to protecting election infrastructure ahead of the midterms.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)
High schoolers in Culver City, California are pushing for a November ballot measure to let 16- and 17-year-olds participate in city council and school board elections.
Source: Bolts (boltsmag.org)
The 19th reports women are baring their souls to make the midterm elections feel personal.
Source: The 19th (19thnews.org)
Votebeat reports voters face a flurry of ballot measures that could transform elections across the country.
Source: Votebeat (votebeat.org)
Axios reports Democrats are running competitive races in traditionally Republican territory this midterm cycle, putting decades-old GOP winning streaks at risk.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
Axios reports that in red states and blue, unconventional candidates in midterms are downplaying or disowning party labels to tap into voters' disdain for Washington.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
The Los Angeles Times reports that Carl DeMaio, a California Republican, wants to make his party relevant again, with Proposition 39, the voter ID measure, as his vehicle this election.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
Truthout reports Trump officials now face a temporary restraining order for violating the First Amendment with the sanctions.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)
In the last week, the Justice Department and California election officials have been locked in a standoff over alleged election fraud.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
A PAC named 'Democrats for Mike Rogers' is funded by Republicans and has spent more than $4 million to defeat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)