Ballots Mailed for 2026 General Election

North Carolina is set to begin sending out absentee ballots today for the 2026 general election, starting with voters who have requested them in all 100 counties. This comes amid an ongoing legal challenge by President Donald Trump regarding his executive order aimed at restricting mail voting. The matter is currently under Supreme Court review.

Missouri Congressional Map Overturned

The Missouri Supreme Court has decided that the state’s newly drawn congressional map cannot be used in this year’s elections. The map would have displaced Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver from his seat. This decision requires a referendum on the map’s future use to be included on the November ballot, meaning this year’s elections will proceed under the previous district lines.

Maryland Redistricting Amendment on November Ballot

The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment for congressional redistricting must be included on the November ballot. This decision reverses prior lower court rulings that blocked its inclusion. However, the court has directed that the ballot summary be rewritten before voters decide on the amendment.

Adam Telle Appointed as Acting Army Secretary

President Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the resignation of Dan Driscoll, who departed amid reports of conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle, previously the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, has extensive experience working with Republican senators and served as Trump’s chief liaison to the Senate during his first term.