general election

Regional electoral courts across Brazil are rolling out early logistics for the 2026 general elections. Paraná's court issued its initial 'zero report' in the vote-totalization system, while Goiás held the draw for polling machines that will be audited. A worker who has distributed electronic voting machines for more than 20 years described the process behind getting equipment to polling stations.

A reminder that General Election Day is now just one month away, marking the final stretch of campaign season. Voters, parties and officials are turning attention to last-minute outreach, candidate appeals and turnout efforts as the countdown begins. With the deadline approaching, expect intensifying campaigning and increased focus on voter registration and early voting in the coming weeks.

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that the state's ban on crossover voting is constitutional, according to multiple Wyoming outlets including WyomingNews.com, Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile. The decision means voters registered with one party cannot switch parties to cast ballots in another party's primary election. The ruling closes a legal challenge in a state where party primaries often effectively decide general election outcomes.

Attention in Brazil is turning to the 2026 general elections, with news outlets compiling lists of who is running for president, governor, senator and deputy across the country. Readers are searching for early candidate line-ups as potential contenders and party positioning start to take shape ahead of next year's vote.

Voters in Orange, California, will decide Measure K in the 2026 election, a ballot measure that would change the city's status to a charter city. Charter cities in California operate under their own locally adopted governing charters rather than certain state general laws, giving them greater control over municipal affairs. Coverage from the Orange County Register highlights the measure as one to watch on the local ballot.

Nevada County Elections officials have announced an expansion of ballot drop box options ahead of the 2026 General Election, giving voters more locations to return their mail ballots. The move is aimed at improving access and reducing lines as participation grows. Local residents and election watchers are weighing in on what the added sites mean for turnout and voting convenience in the county.

Fox 5 San Diego has published a voter guide for the Imperial County general election, giving residents a rundown of the races and measures on the ballot. The guide is aimed at helping voters in California's southeastern border county prepare before they cast their ballots in the general election.