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Republicans Deploy $342M to Defend Senate Majority in Key 2026 Battleground States
Republicans are rolling out a $342 million strategy to defend their Senate majority, focusing on Ohio, North Carolina, and key pickup opportunities in Michigan and Georgia.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Apr 7


Texas Takes Center Stage: RNC Weighs Dallas Convention as Cornyn–Paxton Clash Looms
The RNC is considering Dallas for a 2026 midterm convention timed to boost early voting, as a major Texas Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton intensifies national political stakes.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Mar 25


A Defining Election Law Case Heads to the Supreme Court This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments Monday in a case that goes to the core of modern election administration: when is a ballot officially counted?
In Watson v. RNC, the justices will decide whether states may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, so long as they are postmarked on or before that day.
A simple question with sweeping national consequences.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Mar 22


San Bernardino County 2025 Money Report
A detailed breakdown of 2025 fundraising and cash-on-hand totals for San Bernardino County Supervisor Districts 2 and 4 and countywide offices including Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Sheriff, District Attorney, and Superintendent of Schools ahead of the June 3, 2026 primary.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 17


Who Is Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos?
In Southern Arizona, the sheriff of Pima County holds one of the most visible law-enforcement positions in the state. The office oversees policing across a county of more than one million residents, anchored by Tucson and shaped by border policy, public safety debates, and shifting political coalitions.
Few modern sheriffs in the region have experienced as many political turns as Chris Nanos.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 14


Super Bowl LX Ratings Drop: Halftime Viewership Signals NFL Audience Shift
For decades, the Super Bowl has been the last truly shared cultural moment in American life a night when nearly the entire country, regardless of politics or taste, watched the same game, the same commercials, and the same halftime show. New U.S.-only household data suggests that era is beginning to fray.

W.R Mason (Editor-In-Chief)
Feb 10


Turning Point USA All American Halftime Show Signals a Major Shift in Conservative Media
Turning Point USA is set to make a major statement this weekend with its All-American Halftime Show, underscoring how conservative organizations are increasingly bypassing legacy media to reach voters directly.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 5


Trump’s $300M+ Campaign Operation Reshapes the 2026 Political Battlefield
Money remains the clearest measure of political power, and year-end federal filings show that President Donald Trump’s campaign operation now towers over the political landscape as the 2026 midterm cycle begins.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 4


From the White House to the Box Office: Why Melania Matters
A feature length documentary centered on Melania Trump was never going to be a quiet release. Simply titled Melania, the film arrived with one of the largest theatrical rollouts ever attempted for a political documentary signaling that this was not just a biography, but a media event with strategic intent.
Here’s what matters: who made it, how long it took, how many people are watching, what it’s earned so far, and why it carries political weight.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Feb 1


UK’s Farage on the March: Starmer Stumbles as Reform Capitalises on Chaos
Momentum in British politics is shifting and it’s breaking decisively in favor of Nigel Farage and Reform UK. As Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles with foreign-policy retreats, delayed elections, and internal party warfare, Reform is turning establishment missteps into real electoral opportunity.

Bill Postmus (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)
Jan 25


GOP Takes Historic Step to Rally Base With Possible 2026 Midterm Convention
The Republican National Committee has approved a significant rule change that could reshape how Republicans campaign in midterm election years. At its winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California, the RNC voted to allow the party to hold a national convention during a non-presidential election year, opening the door to a potential midterm convention ahead of the high-stakes 2026 elections.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Jan 23


Republicans Positioned to Hold and Potentially Expand Their U.S. Senate Majority in 2026
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the U.S. Senate map gives Republicans a clear structural advantage. Republicans currently hold 53 seats, while Democrats and allied independents control 47. With 33 Senate seats on the ballot this November, the alignment of incumbents, open races, and recent federal voting trends positions the GOP not only to retain control of the Senate, but potentially expand its majority.

Ballot Blog Staff Writer
Jan 19
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