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These states could elect new top election officials in 2026

These states could elect new top election officials in 2026

Secretary of state elections fly under the radar, but they’re some of the most important races on the midterm ballot.

Apr 18, 2026

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6 min read

Connecting the dots on the feds’ interactions 🔍

Connecting the dots on the feds’ interactions 🔍

New emails raise questions about whether a local election official is coordinating with federal law enforcement as they seek to investigate past elections and obtain voter information in Arizona.

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

Dallas County GOP leader resigns

Dallas County GOP leader resigns

Allen West faced opposition after backing countywide polling sites for the runoff, following a chaotic precinct-based primary.

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

Delaware County bans prediction markets, and Schmidt talks noncitizen voters

Delaware County bans prediction markets, and Schmidt talks noncitizen voters

Should poll workers be expressly prohibited from using prediction markets to bet on elections? Jim Allen says yes. Also, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt talks with Votebeat about his infamous 2017 discovery of noncitizens on Pennsylvania's voter rolls.

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

Sleepy Election Day for results, but not for election law debates

Sleepy Election Day for results, but not for election law debates

Two instances of clerks using their discretion across Wisconsin may trigger lawsuits that can decide how ballots are cast and counted in the 2026 midterm elections.

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

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