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Ballotpedia is an independent and impartial online resource that serves as a political encyclopedia. It is created by a dedicated team of researchers and writers. Established in 2007, it provides comprehensive information on various aspects of American politics, including federal, state, and local elections, as well as public policy issues. The platform is supported by the Lucy Burns Institute, a nonprofit organization located in Middleton, Wisconsin. By 2014, Ballotpedia had a team of 34 writers and researchers, and by 2018, that number had grown to over 50 editorial staff members.

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List of U.S. Congress incumbents who are not running for re-election in 2026

1 week ago | ballotpedia.org | Byron Donalds |Ryan Byrne

From Ballotpedia Jump to: navigation, search United States Congress elections, 2026 Election Date November 3, 2026 U.S. Congress elections, 2024 U.S. Congress elections, 2022 U.S. Congress elections, 2020 U.S. Congress elections, 2018 U.S. Congress elections, 2016 As of May 7, 2025, 17 members of the U.S. Congress—five members of the U.S. Senate and 12 members of the U.S. House of Representatives—announced they would not seek re-election in 2026. All five of the senators not seeking...
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 30, 2025

2 weeks ago | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. April 30, 2025: Sixty-four percent (64%) of voters say it should be illegal for members of Congress to buy and sell stocks and bonds while they are in office. A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found 22% disagree. The survey also found 48% say it should be illegal for members of Congress to own stocks and bonds. Thirty-four percent (34%) do not hold this view.
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 28, 2025

2 months ago | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. February 28, 2025: Sixty-five percent (65%) of voters would rate the local police in their community as excellent (23%) or good (42%). A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found that just 9% would rate their local police as poor. The survey also found that 76% would be happy to see a police officer if they were alone in a difficult situation.
Election results, 2024: Congressional margin of victory analysis

Feb 2, 2025 | ballotpedia.org | Janelle Bynum |Molly Byrne |Ryan Byrne

HIGHLIGHTSThe average MOV across 353 U.S. Senate elections was 16.9 percentage points, the second-narrowest average since we started collecting this data in 2012. The average MOV across 435 U.S. House elections was 27.3 percentage points, the narrowest average since we started collecting this data in 2012.
Confirmation process for Scott Turner for secretary of housing and urban development - Ballotpedia

Dec 4, 2024 | ballotpedia.org

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for December 2, 2024

Dec 1, 2024 | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. December 2, 2024: Sixty-one percent (61%) of voters say reducing the national debt and inflation is more important than reducing climate change. A Napolitan News Service national survey found that 32% of voters say reducing climate change is more important.
Top-two primary

Nov 19, 2024 | ballotpedia.org | Molly Byrne |Ryan Byrne

From Ballotpedia Jump to: navigation, search Primary electionPrimary elections by stateClosed primaryOpen primarySemi-closed primaryTop-two primaryFinal-five votingCaucusElection termsBallotpedia's Election Administration Legislation TrackerSelect a state from the menu below to learn more about its election administration.
Results for marijuana and psychedelics ballot measures, 2024 - Ballotpedia

Oct 28, 2024 | ballotpedia.org

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 27, 2024

Sep 24, 2024 | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. September 27, 2024: Fifty-six percent (56%) of voters believe that it is possible for just about anyone who is willing to work to get out of poverty and move into the middle class. A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found that 29% disagree.
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for September 9, 2024

Sep 8, 2024 | ballotpedia.org | Scott Rasmussen

By Scott RasmussenThe Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author. September 9, 2024: Twenty-seven percent (27%) of voters think one candidate will probably back out of the upcoming presidential debate at the last minute. A Napolitan News Service national survey conducted by RMG Research found that 56% think the debate will actually happen.