Ballot Blog

Elon Musk’s America PAC is preparing a $100 million-plus campaign to boost Republican turnout in the 2026 midterm elections through digital advertising, canvassing, and direct mail. #ElonMusk #AmericaPAC #GOP #Politics #BallotBlog

In the final stretch of 2026 midterms, Republicans and Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. report $677 million in cash as Democrats trail in key national committees. #MAGA #GOP #DonaldTrump #AmericaFirst #2026Midterms #BallotBlog

Senator John Fetterman says he would leave the Democratic Party if it officially becomes anti-Israel, calling support for Israel an issue of moral clarity. #JohnFetterman #Israel #Democrats

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session until all of President Trump’s nominees are confirmed, fueling debate over recess appointments and the administration’s agenda. #DonaldTrump #Congress #KevinMcCarthy #AmericaFirst #Politics #BallotBlog

California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax now has just a 28% chance of passing on Polymarket as a reported $120 million Silicon Valley-backed opposition campaign gains momentum ahead of the November 2026 election. #Polymarket #CaliforniaPolitics #CaliforniaNews #SiliconValley #BallotBlog

California’s 2026 budget adds a new software sales tax and extends the Medi-Cal health care tax. Critics call it the largest tax increase in state history, with higher costs expected for consumers and businesses. #California #taxes #CaliforniaNews #Politics #GavinNewsom #BallotBlog

George Washington’s historic prayer for America is gaining renewed attention this Independence Day, highlighting themes of unity, leadership, faith, justice, and national character nearly 250 years after the nation’s founding. #July4th #IndependenceDay #politics #USHistory #USA #FoundingFathers #USA250 #BallotBlog

President Donald Trump announced the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention, set for September 9-10 in Dallas, as Republicans launch an unprecedented effort to build momentum and defend their congressional majorities in the 2026 elections. #Trump #DonaldTrump #Midterms #Election2026 #Republicans #GOP #Congress #House #Senate #Dallas #AmericaFirst #Politics #BallotBlog #BreakingNews

Democratic Socialists backed by Zohran Mamdani captured three New York congressional primaries, giving Republicans a new issue as polling shows socialism remains unpopular with independents. #politics #politicalnews #election2026

New polling and political analysis suggest California voters are becoming increasingly resistant to ballot measures that raise taxes, signaling a potential shift ahead of the November 2026 election. #politicalnews #election2026 #californianews

Republicans are increasingly confident they can flip Maine’s 2nd Congressional District as former Governor Paul LePage heads into the general election following a Democratic primary upset that exposed divisions within the party. #politics #politicalnews #ballotblog #election2026

Democrats lead Republicans by about three points in recent generic ballot polls, but new data suggests the party is trailing the margins that preceded past wave elections and House takeovers in 2006 and 2018. #politicalnews #electionnews #election2026

According to the analysis, Democrats would need to outperform their 2024 presidential election performance by nearly five percentage points nationwide just to be in contention for a House majority. Republicans, meanwhile, need to hold only a small number of toss-up districts to retain control. #politicalnews #election2026 #ushouse #ballotblog