Developing election news on Tuesday has the voters in the city of Pikeville potentially casting two ballots for mayor next year — once in May and the second time in November. That’s because there now appear to be at least three candidates vying for the office,

Kyle Rable has filed to appear on the Democratic ballot in the March 2026 primary for Texas' U.S. House District 19.

Wyoming’s closed primary election system and its so-called “sore loser” laws do not violate the state’s constitution, a district court judge ruled Friday in a lawsuit brought by a group of voters earlier this year.

Prenzler served as county board chairman from 2016 to 2024. Last year, he was defeated by Republican Chris Slusser in the primary. Next year, the GOP nominee for county clerk will face Democrat Rachelle Nicole Bauerle in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Illinois State Board of Elections meets Tuesday to take up dozens of objections to various candidates’ petitions. A man is charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie Toberman in Vandalia.

The filing period to run for the 2026 primary elections is open through Dec. 8, according to the Texas Secretary of State.

The 2026 primary for the Louisville Metro Council seat in District 5 is shaping up to be a competitive contest.

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