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Michigan citizenship-vote measure stalls on ballot after signature shortfall
Michigan's Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 on whether to place a proposed constitutional amendment requiring U.S. citizenship verification for voters on the November ballot after a signature review fell short by 3 signatures in a 1,000-sample; supporters vow to pursue court action, while critics note issues like duplicates and late affidavits. The measure would also tighten photo ID rules and create a state-funded hardship program for IDs.
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Minnesota to monitor DOJ election observers after denied access in Hennepin and Ramsey
The Department of Justice will deploy election observers for Minnesota’s primary, but Hennepin and Ramsey counties denied access to polling locations. DOJ observers must stay outside the 100-foot boundary, while Minnesota officials will deploy state observers to monitor the federal observers and ensure compliance with state law and voter access at polling sites.
Progressive vs. Establishment Showdowns Define Wisconsin and Minnesota Primaries
Ahead of Aug. 11 primaries, Wisconsin’s Democratic governor race pits progressive Francesca Hong against establishment-backed David Crowley, with Gov. Tony Evers campaigning for Crowley and Republicans spending heavily to boost Hong as the easier matchup against Tom Tiffany. In Minnesota, moderates and progressives clash in the Senate primary between Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a contest shaped by immigration debates and heavy fundraising. The dueling races illustrate a Democratic intra-party tug between progressive energy and establishment priorities in key battleground states following Michigan’s recent primary.
Ed Case Holds Off Left Challenge to Clinch Hawaii House Nomination
Rep. Ed Case, Hawaii’s 73-year-old moderate Democrat, defeated a younger left-wing challenger, Jarrett Keohokalole, in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House. Case emphasizes experience and incumbency in a district that leans heavily Democratic, while Keohokalole campaigned on generational change and reform. The nomination is expected to give Case a strong footing in the general election.
Blackburn, Green win governor primaries; Pearson and Taylor lead TN-9 primaries
Tennessee’s August primary results show GOP governor contender Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green projected winners for their respective races, while Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor are projected to win the newly redrawn 9th Congressional District primaries, setting up a high-stakes November showdown in TN-9 and shaping the path to the general elections in Tennessee.
Pa. official demands DHS justify 14,576 noncitizen voter-roll claim
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt pressed DHS to publish its methodology and data sources for the claim that about 14,576 noncitizens could be on Pennsylvania’s voter rolls, saying he won’t take steps to remove voters or compromise privacy without transparent calculations. He cited concerns about the reliability of the SAVE database, SSA Inspector General findings on data errors, and a court ruling that the SAVE system’s modifications were unlawful, while noting DHS had also claimed 250,000 noncitizens across several states. The exchange comes amid partisan battle over voting integrity and how voter rolls are managed.
Mass. judge lets Trump mail-voting challenge move forward, calls order unconstitutional
A federal judge in Massachusetts refused to dismiss a League of Women Voters–led lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order on mail voting, ruling the order unconstitutional and allowing the constitutional and Voting Rights Act claims to proceed, while dismissing one Administrative Procedure Act claim. The judge noted the EO could cause irreparable disenfranchisement and set an Aug. 7 hearing, with briefing on an injunction ongoing. The order would require USPS to identify voters by mail-ballot barcode and bar ballots for voters not listed, a policy the court has already blocked in other cases.
Trump-backed Biggs secures Arizona GOP governor nomination to face Hobbs
Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, aided by President Trump’s endorsement and strong fundraising, in a crowded field that included David Schweikert, Ken Miceli and Scott Neely; he’ll face Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November.
Arizona 2026 Primary: Live Results Show GOP Governor Contenders and Broad Races
Arizona’s July 21, 2026 primary results page is a live hub powered by AP data and NYT feeds. As of the latest update, many races show no votes reported yet. The Republican governor primary features four candidates including Andy Biggs (Trump-endorsed) and David Schweikert, while Democrat incumbent Katie Hobbs appears in the Democratic gubernatorial result. Other contests include GOP and Democratic primaries for Secretary of State and Attorney General, as well as extensive state Senate and House races, many listed as uncontested or still awaiting results. The page notes the last update at 9:56 p.m. ET.
Shenna Bellows exits Maine’s Democratic bid for U.S. Senate
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced she is withdrawing from Maine's Democratic nomination process for the U.S. Senate, effectively ending her bid to replace the seat in the party's replacement process for Graham Platner.
What the 250,000 noncitizen voter-roll figure really means: a fact-check
PolitiFact fact-checks the Trump administration’s claim that as many as 250,000 noncitizens are illegally registered to vote in four Democratic-led states. The DHS figure is a preliminary, cautious estimate based on nonpublic matches with limited identifying data and does not show who voted or any impact on elections. In California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, each number is under 1% of registered voters. Experts warn that such initial tallies often shrink after vetting, and there is no proven evidence that noncitizens have voted in federal elections; prosecutions exist for violations, but broad claims of widespread noncitizen voting are not supported by the current evidence.