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On 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.
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On 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.
November 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.
There have been 11 shutdowns in U.S. history that lasted for at least a day and resulted in agency closures and employee furloughs.
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
November 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.
There have been 11 shutdowns in U.S. history that lasted for at least a day and resulted in agency closures and employee furloughs.
At 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.
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
At 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.
While 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:
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
While 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:
Abigail 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.
Spanberger’s victory, combined with Democrats holding their majority in the House of Delegates, created a new Democratic trifecta in the state.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Abigail 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.
Spanberger’s victory, combined with Democrats holding their majority in the House of Delegates, created a new Democratic trifecta in the state.
The Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across the country. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results: 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across the country. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results: 🧵
Election 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. 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Election 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. 🧵
We’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.
Out of all those ballot measures, our team has selected 10 of the most important and compelling ones in the country.
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’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.
Out of all those ballot measures, our team has selected 10 of the most important and compelling ones in the country.
An important reminder as we head into election season! Between Sept. 2024 and Sept. 2025:
🗳️ 34 elections were decided by 10 votes or fewer
✋22 were decided by five votes or fewer
🤏 Since 2018, 660 elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer
🗳️ 34 elections were decided by 10 votes or fewer
✋22 were decided by five votes or fewer
🤏 Since 2018, 660 elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer
October 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
An important reminder as we head into election season! Between Sept. 2024 and Sept. 2025:
🗳️ 34 elections were decided by 10 votes or fewer
✋22 were decided by five votes or fewer
🤏 Since 2018, 660 elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer
🗳️ 34 elections were decided by 10 votes or fewer
✋22 were decided by five votes or fewer
🤏 Since 2018, 660 elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer
Using data provided in the United States Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates published in September 2025, & based on districts enacted after the 2020 census, there were 148 U.S. House majority-minority districts. This represented approximately 34% of the nation's 435 districts.
October 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Using data provided in the United States Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates published in September 2025, & based on districts enacted after the 2020 census, there were 148 U.S. House majority-minority districts. This represented approximately 34% of the nation's 435 districts.
Proposition 50 became the 9th most expensive ballot measure on record in California, with five weeks until the election.
As of Sept. 29, campaigns for and against the ballot measure had raised a combined $127.7 million.
As of Sept. 29, campaigns for and against the ballot measure had raised a combined $127.7 million.
October 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Proposition 50 became the 9th most expensive ballot measure on record in California, with five weeks until the election.
As of Sept. 29, campaigns for and against the ballot measure had raised a combined $127.7 million.
As of Sept. 29, campaigns for and against the ballot measure had raised a combined $127.7 million.
Happy Fall!🍁As an important reminder, ten states have important voter participation dates and deadlines ahead of statewide general elections on Nov. 4. All 10 states listed below have either a statewide office or ballot measure on the ballot.
September 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy Fall!🍁As an important reminder, ten states have important voter participation dates and deadlines ahead of statewide general elections on Nov. 4. All 10 states listed below have either a statewide office or ballot measure on the ballot.
California voters will decide on Proposition 50 on November 4, 2025. In this video, we break down what Proposition 50 would do, the latest campaign finance numbers, and major endorsements on both sides.
As of September 16, campaigns for and against Prop 50 have raised nearly $68 million.
As of September 16, campaigns for and against Prop 50 have raised nearly $68 million.
September 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
California voters will decide on Proposition 50 on November 4, 2025. In this video, we break down what Proposition 50 would do, the latest campaign finance numbers, and major endorsements on both sides.
As of September 16, campaigns for and against Prop 50 have raised nearly $68 million.
As of September 16, campaigns for and against Prop 50 have raised nearly $68 million.
Thirty-five members of the U.S. Congress—eight U.S. Senate members and 27 U.S. House members—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 35 is the most retirement announcements we have tracked at this point since 2018.
September 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Thirty-five members of the U.S. Congress—eight U.S. Senate members and 27 U.S. House members—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 35 is the most retirement announcements we have tracked at this point since 2018.
As of Sept. 4, the campaign committees for and against California Proposition 50 have raised a combined $41.4 million. Supporters raised $21.3 million, while opponents raised $20.1 million.
September 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As of Sept. 4, the campaign committees for and against California Proposition 50 have raised a combined $41.4 million. Supporters raised $21.3 million, while opponents raised $20.1 million.
President Donald Trump (R) did not nominate, nor did the Senate confirm, any Article III federal judges in August 2025. Through the end of August, Trump has nominated 15 Article III judges in his second term, and the U.S. Senate has confirmed five.
September 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
President Donald Trump (R) did not nominate, nor did the Senate confirm, any Article III federal judges in August 2025. Through the end of August, Trump has nominated 15 Article III judges in his second term, and the U.S. Senate has confirmed five.
So far this year, 29 of the 34 special state legislative elections resulted in the Democratic candidate running ahead of Kamala Harris' (D) performance in those districts in the 2024 presidential election.
September 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
So far this year, 29 of the 34 special state legislative elections resulted in the Democratic candidate running ahead of Kamala Harris' (D) performance in those districts in the 2024 presidential election.
During the 2024 term, SCOTUS issued opinions in 67 cases. SCOTUS reversed 47 lower court decisions (74.6%) and affirmed 16 decisions (25.4%). That's the highest reversal rate since the 2021 term, when SCOTUS reversed 54 lower court decisions (81.8%) and affirmed 12 decisions (18.2%).
August 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
During the 2024 term, SCOTUS issued opinions in 67 cases. SCOTUS reversed 47 lower court decisions (74.6%) and affirmed 16 decisions (25.4%). That's the highest reversal rate since the 2021 term, when SCOTUS reversed 54 lower court decisions (81.8%) and affirmed 12 decisions (18.2%).
California lawmakers approved Proposition 50 for the November 4, 2025, ballot, a measure that would redraw the state’s congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections. If approved, the new map from Assembly Bill 604 would replace the Citizens Redistricting Commission’s 2021 map.
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
California lawmakers approved Proposition 50 for the November 4, 2025, ballot, a measure that would redraw the state’s congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections. If approved, the new map from Assembly Bill 604 would replace the Citizens Redistricting Commission’s 2021 map.
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28 members of the U.S. Congress—seven members of the U.S. Senate and 21 members of the U.S. House of Representatives—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 28 is the most retirement announcements we have followed at this point since 2018.
August 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
28 members of the U.S. Congress—seven members of the U.S. Senate and 21 members of the U.S. House of Representatives—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. Compared to previous election cycles, 28 is the most retirement announcements we have followed at this point since 2018.
2024 had the second-most mail-in ballots cast nationwide, behind only 2020. In terms of raw numbers, 2024 had more ballots rejected than any election going back to 2016. The rejection rate of 1.2% is higher than in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections.
August 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
2024 had the second-most mail-in ballots cast nationwide, behind only 2020. In terms of raw numbers, 2024 had more ballots rejected than any election going back to 2016. The rejection rate of 1.2% is higher than in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections.
30 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. offer public information on the registered voters within these states and territories.
Of the states with available data, Democrats have the largest number of registered voters in 11 states & territories, Republicans in 11 states, & independents in 10.
Of the states with available data, Democrats have the largest number of registered voters in 11 states & territories, Republicans in 11 states, & independents in 10.
August 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
30 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. offer public information on the registered voters within these states and territories.
Of the states with available data, Democrats have the largest number of registered voters in 11 states & territories, Republicans in 11 states, & independents in 10.
Of the states with available data, Democrats have the largest number of registered voters in 11 states & territories, Republicans in 11 states, & independents in 10.
Texas House Democrats have left the state to prevent a quorum for congressional redistricting
August 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Texas House Democrats have left the state to prevent a quorum for congressional redistricting