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2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 in 2025
In 2026, 164 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 40 states. The average FKGL for ballot titles, also known as ballot questions, was 17, which corresponds with a first-year gradu
Weekly Brew: October 16, 2026
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. Each week, we’ll bring you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed, along with other content from across Ballotpedia that we think
Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001
There were 28 vacancies out of 890 authorized federal judicial posts as of Oct. 15. All 28 were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed
Los Angeles voters to choose new city attorney in November; incumbent eliminated in June primary
John McKinney and Marissa Roy are running in the nonpartisan election for Los Angeles City Attorney on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto finished third in the city's June 2nd primary. T
Two Democrats face off in election for California's 34th Congressional District
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez (D) and Angela Gonzales-Torres (D) are running in the general election to represent California's 34th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Featuring two Democrats, the election is s
Thirty attorney general offices are on the ballot in 2026; Democrats hold 16 and Republicans hold 14
Thirty states are holding elections for attorney general this year. Of those, Democrats currently control 16 offices and Republicans 14. Nationally, there are 27 Republican attorneys general and 22 De
A look at how elections are run in the U.S.
Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, Brew. By: Andrew Bahl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at how elections are run in the U.S. Maryland voters to decide on the first sta
Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time
This edition of Checks and Balances features the Trump administration’s second use of pocket rescission, and a roundup of recent administrative actions that state governments have used in data center