Tennessee redistricting fight could change Oakland’s 2026 ballot timeline
Tennessee’s special-session redistricting fight could affect Oakland candidates, filing deadlines, and ballot planning as court challenges continue.
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Pearisburg Town Council filing deadline sets June 16 clock for candidates
Pearisburg voters and potential Town Council candidates have a June 16, 2026 filing deadline to watch in state election guidance that shapes the ballot.
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Tennessee’s new congressional map could affect Dyersburg voters in 2026
Tennessee lawmakers approved a new congressional map May 7, and Dyersburg voters remain in the 8th District as the 2026 race takes shape.
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Supreme Court Louisiana ruling starts a new redistricting fight
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling could reshape Voting Rights Act cases nationwide, and Louisiana has already suspended House primaries.
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Milford TX’s May 2 ballot now centers on Milford ISD after the city election was canceled
Early voting is underway for Milford’s May 2 election, but the city race was canceled. The Milford ISD trustee contest is the local choice left.
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Norton Shores voters in Precincts 3 and 5 have a May 5 ballot
The May 5 special election is not citywide. In Norton Shores, only voters in Precincts 3 and 5 will see the school proposals on the ballot.
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Frisco voters have until April 28 for early voting in city election
Frisco voters have until April 28 to vote early in the city election, which includes an open mayor’s race and two council seats on May 2.
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Fort Worth voters weigh $845 million bond package as early voting runs through April 28
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on an $845 million bond package and charter changes, with May 2 voting set and ballot wording that says tax increase.
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Fort Worth voters are already voting on an $845 million bond package — here’s what’s on the ballot and why it matters
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is underway on an $845 million bond package and charter changes. Here’s what the ballot funds, what may change, and why it matters.
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Arlington early voting starts April 20: what’s on the May 2 ballot and why the street tax renewal matters
Arlington TX – Early voting opens April 20, and the May 2 ballot includes the mayor’s race, council seats, and a street tax renewal that funds most annual road work.
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Chesapeake voters head to the polls Tuesday, and precincts, mail-ballot deadlines, and school plans matter now
Chesapeake VA – Election Day is Tuesday, April 21, and voters need the right precinct, while Chesapeake Public Schools shifts to remote learning.
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Anderson voters may need to replace some absentee ballots before the April 23 primary deadline
Anderson IN – Madison County says some 14-inch absentee ballots are defective, and voters who requested one should check whether they need a replacement now.
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Garland’s May 2 city election is down to one contested council race. What District 5 voters need to know
Garland TX – Most city voters will not see a contested council race on May 2. District 5 is the only active Garland City Council election still on the ballot.
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Albuquerque keeps runoff elections after City Council rejects ranked-choice voting proposal
Albuquerque NM – City Council voted down ranked-choice voting on April 6, keeping the city’s runoff system in place for future mayoral and council races.
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Madison’s April 7 election: What city voters are deciding today and why the alder races matter
Madison WI – Voters are choosing even-numbered Common Council seats on April 7, with ballots, polling places and some local races changing by address.
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Houston District C heads to a May 16 runoff after no candidate won outright. What voters should watch next
Houston TX – Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar are headed to a May 16 runoff for the vacant District C seat after no candidate won a majority on April 4.
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Why Garland’s May 2 city election comes down to one District 5 race
Garland TX – Garland canceled three unopposed council races, leaving District 5 as the only contested city election on May 2, with early voting starting April 20.
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Chesapeake students will learn remotely on April 21 as special election shifts school operations
Chesapeake VA – Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on April 21 because some campuses will serve as polling places.
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Albuquerque City Council set to revisit ranked-choice voting on April 6
Albuquerque NM – City Council is set to vote April 6 on ranked-choice voting for future mayoral and council races, with cost, turnout and voter education at issue.