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A public debate in Arizona reviewed the voter‑ID and mail‑in voting changes proposed in Proposition 144, a 2026 ballot initiative that would mandate photo ID and may alter the vote‑by‑mail system.
Kalshi gave Andy Biggs a 13% chance to win the Arizona governor race, with a sizable payout if he beats Katie Hobbs, while polls continue to favor Hobbs.
Democrats are focusing on Legislative District 23, a four‑county rural swing district, to win the seat and gain control of the Arizona House for the first time in 60 years.
Élections Québec reported that 1.6 million Quebecers, or about 25 % of eligible voters, cast early ballots before the Oct. 5, 2026 provincial election.
Early voting began Thursday at a Loop supersite for the 2026 general election, and participant Justin Labonte aims to keep his record of never missing a vote.
A longtime city employee, a former policy adviser, and a venue‑running musician are vying for the River Heights‑Fort Garry council seat, the first contested race in over 17 years.
Seventy percent of Winnipeggers back the police's 10‑day drug crackdown, and 57% favor combining enforcement with treatment services.
Advocates say Quebec's stricter voter registration rules, requiring a permanent address, could bar homeless residents from voting in the upcoming election.
A poll shows Toronto residents feel unsafe even though crime has fallen, affecting voter sentiment ahead of the municipal election.
Élections Québec highlighted a long‑standing grievance over the drawing of Duplessis riding’s borders, which some residents say intrude on adjacent areas.
Quebec listed 1,972 incarcerated individuals on its 2026 voter register, as provincial law allows prisoners to stay on the electoral list.
Charles Milliard outlined his campaign and Anglophone support ahead of Quebec's October 5 election, as the province readies for voters to choose the next government.
A recent Toronto poll shows Olivia Chow ahead of Brad Bradford by nine points, with 48% support versus 39%.
A Toronto mayoral candidate defended using AI for voter outreach amid debate over its role in elections.
About a quarter of Quebec voters have voted early, with the Louis‑Hébert district recording a 39% early‑vote turnout. Early voting has been offered in the weeks leading up to the Oct. 5 provincial election.
Maryland’s early voting period starts Oct. 22 and runs until the next Thursday, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Officials have provided details on locations, ID rules, and registration.
Three mayoral candidates in Winnipeg pledged a water and sewer rate freeze, the return of fall street cleaning, and fee waivers for select street festivals as they campaign for the upcoming election.
Eleven council hopefuls in Winnipeg are running in wards they don't live in, a result of election rules that permit candidacy in any ward.
The Secretary of State's Office said registrations submitted via the Department of Public Safety will be processed before the November 2026 election, addressing an existing backlog.
Speaker Mike Johnson is heading to California on September 30 to fundraise for Republican House candidates, emphasizing the state's importance in the 2026 midterm battle for House control.
