As of October — Voting rules continue to change ahead of the November 2026 elections. Several states have added proof-of-citizenship, voter ID, and other requirements, while others have expanded early voting and strengthened state voting-rights protections. The federal government has also sought access to state voter data and changes to mail-voting procedures, although courts have blocked several of those efforts, including new U.S. Postal Service requirements for the November election.
Election night 2026 was one for the history books, especially for women running for governor in 36 states. When the votes were counted, 15 women were elected, and come January, …
Last updated: Nov 5 The 2026 midterm elections have reshaped the political landscape, with potentially significant implications for women's rights. From historic gains in women's representation …
From library books to student rights, school boards make decisions that matter. Here's what voters should know. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and if you're …
Constitutional amendments are one of the most powerful tools available to voters and lawmakers at the state level. Unlike ordinary legislation, constitutional amendments change the governing document itself, making them …
The word “protected” sounds definitive. In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
Women’s right to vote in the United States is often described as a single milestone: the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. In reality, the history is more …
Election night 2026 was one for the history books, especially for women running for governor in 36 states. When the votes were counted, 15 women were elected, and come January, …
Last updated: Nov 5 The 2026 midterm elections have reshaped the political landscape, with potentially significant implications for women's rights. From historic gains in women's representation …
From library books to student rights, school boards make decisions that matter. Here's what voters should know. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and if you're …
The fight over mail-in voting has become a national story ahead of the November midterms. But what potential federal changes could actually mean for voters depends heavily on where …
Minnesota made political history this summer. For the first time in any state, the Aug. 11 primary produced all-women matchups in both the governor's race and a …
Last updated: September 15, 2026 The legal battle over mail-in voting ahead of the November 2026 midterms has moved fast this week, and reversed course more than once. Multiple …
This November, 36 states are holding gubernatorial races, making 2026 a big turnover year in state houses. This year also puts a major spotlight on women governors. Right now, a …
Women hold office at all levels of government across the country. Right now, in fact, the U.S. has the highest number of women governors ever: 14 out of 50 …
From documentation requirements to redistricting, several developments could shape women's voting and representation before the 2026 midterms. Several important election developments are unfolding that could have unique implications …
Every election cycle, millions of Americans cast ballots under rules that vary dramatically depending on where they live. Oregon and Georgia illustrate this contrast especially well — one in the Pacific …
When Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 in 2024, they established constitutional protections for reproductive freedom, including abortion, and overturned the state's near-total abortion ban. Yet less than …
Across the country, state constitutions are becoming the new battleground for women’s rights, covering everything from abortion and reproductive healthcare to equal protection and voting access. Advocates on all …
