The Ballot Bulletin is a weekly email that delivers the latest updates on election policy. Our experts track developments in election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news. Each email contains in-depth data from ourElection Administration Legislation Tracker and summaries of key legislation acted on in the past week.

In each issue, you'll find:

• The latest news on notable legislative developments, litigation, and other election policy changes.
• A list of the bills moving through state legislatures, signed into law, and defeated in the past week.
• An overview of all legislative activity, comparisons to previous years, and a breakdown of activity by party and sponsor.

Below are the most recent editions. To view our full archive,click here.

• The Ballot Bulletin: February 13, 2026
• The Ballot Bulletin: February 6, 2026
• The Ballot Bulletin: January 30, 2026
• The Ballot Bulletin: January 23, 2026
• The Ballot Bulletin: January 16, 2026

More election policy coverage

Click the links below to explore more of Ballotpedia's coverage ofelection policy.

• Ballot Access refers to the rules and regulations determining which candidates and parties may appear on voters' ballots.
• Electoral systems refers to the methods by which elections are conducted.
• Voting Policy includes laws governing electoral issues, includingearly voting,absentee voting, andvoter identification requirements.
• Redistricting is the process by which new congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn.
• State of Election Administration Legislation Reports deliver insights into partisan priorities, take deep dives into notable issues, and highlight activity in key states related to election legislation.

For a list of all electoral policy articles on Ballotpedia, seehere.

See also

• Election Policy

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