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Matt Brewer, owner of the Wieners Circle hot dog stand, declared his run for Chicago mayor, highlighting a recent marquee that questioned the incumbent’s leadership. The move underscores the stand’s reputation for outspoken political commentary.
Eleven council hopefuls are running in wards where they do not live.
Shania Bennett, 26, announced her candidacy for the 2027 Philadelphia mayoral election, becoming the first challenger to incumbent Cherelle Parker. She said she is ready to lead the next generation of city leaders.
Maryland starts early voting on Oct. 22, 2026, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Elections Quebec will make Bixi and àVélo bike‑sharing free for voters in three Quebec regions on Oct. 5, 2026, giving them an additional way to reach polling stations.
A poll released on September 29 shows Olivia Chow leading Brad Bradford by 17 points with 51% to 34% support, ahead of the upcoming municipal election.
Early voting started Sunday in Quebec while the election campaign entered its last week, with voters highlighting health care, the economy, language and the environment as key issues.
The Supreme Court approved the SAVE voter‑eligibility database, but California said it will not implement the system.
Scottsdale residents and a taxpayer group have appealed to Arizona courts to strike down a law that blocks voter input on Axon’s development project, arguing it is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court stopped a proposed restriction, keeping mail‑in voting open for Georgia's 2026 midterms. State officials reminded voters to adhere to current absentee ballot rules.
About 900,000 Quebec voters voted early on September 26‑27, accounting for roughly 13.8% of eligible voters. Early voting is conducted at returning officers' offices under Élections Québec.
Election officials in Chicago and suburban Cook County are recruiting registered voters and eligible students to serve as poll workers on November 3, 2026.
Mayoral hopeful Kevin Klein is pressing for tighter limits on announcements by the incumbent mayor and councillors, arguing that current rules give incumbents an advantage.
Harris County election officials started clearing a tens‑of‑thousands‑strong backlog of voter registrations linked to the state’s DPS portal on the October 5 deadline set by Texas law.
Curtis Jones Jr. declared his reelection bid for the 4th District council seat, while some Democrats asked him to step aside to allow Morgan Cephas to run.
Quebec voters started early voting as the provincial election campaign entered its final week, with campaign activity winding down.
Day 32 of the Quebec election count concluded on the talk show Tout le monde en parle as the province moves into its final counting stage.
Montreal voters cast advance ballots on September 27, citing the economy, language policy and health care as top concerns, with five parties and their candidates on the ballot.
Minor Quebec parties argue that funding rules based on past results and limited media coverage are impeding their chances in the 2026 provincial election.
Montreal voters in advanced polls on September 27, 2026 are prioritizing the economy, language policy and health care as they choose among five provincial parties.
