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Dog ate your ballot? Call it duplication, replication or even reproduction—remaking ballots guarantees that every ballot is counted. Learn more in this Elections Defined Video Series: bit.ly/4cg1kro #NCSLelections
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With more than 80% of legislative seats and nearly 150 statewide ballot measures up for decision in November, we spoke with #NCSLelections experts Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer about where things stand about a month before Election Day. Tune in: bit.ly/4hFR2pP
Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

ALT Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

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With Election Day just one week away, stay informed with the latest updates from NCSL. We'll also provide live coverage throughout election night. Follow along with #NCSLelections!
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Join NCSL for a timely post-election analysis of the 2026 state elections. They’ll discuss changes in legislative control, shifts within chambers, potential trifectas & the results of some of the most closely watched ballot measures. More: ncsl.org/town-hall #NCSLelections
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35 states require absentee/mail ballots returned by mail to be received on or before Election Day. 15 states will accept and count a mailed ballot if it is received after Election Day but postmarked on or before Election Day. Learn more: bit.ly/3NOtxLm #NCSLelections
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From ballot curing to voter list maintenance to what it means to be a poll worker, and everything in between, former NCSL elections director Wendy Underhill explains some of the key steps of election administration. Learn more: bit.ly/4cg1kro #NCSLelections
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From taxes and education to voter ID, housing and election policy, voters will weigh in on major issues shaping the states. NCSL is tracking the trends. Follow us for election night coverage! bit.ly/4iiz0cm #NCSLElections
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Forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands offer early in-person voting to all voters. Additionally, eight states and Washington, D.C., run elections primarily by mail. Learn more: bit.ly/4fS4uns #NCSLelections
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With most legislative seats on the ballot and more than 150 statewide measures already qualified, NCSL elections experts say the 2026 cycle is still full of question marks. Read more: bit.ly/4dk2vsp
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From taxes and education to voter ID, housing and election policy, voters will weigh in on major issues shaping the states. NCSL is tracking the trends. Follow us for election night coverage! bit.ly/4iiz0cm #NCSLElections
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A college degree can raise a graduate's earnings, but the payoff depends on the program, the cost and whether the students complete their studies. Read more: bit.ly/4dK6Mpx #NCSLsummit
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Paid family and medical leave can be a tricky issue for state legislatures. While it can generate economic and social benefits, an array of program design decisions create opportunity for disagreement, especially when it comes to funding. Read more: bit.ly/4dO4s0v
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Strengthening cybersecurity practices can help ensure the safety of America’s water, transportation, healthcare and other vital systems. Read more: bit.ly/4hJZoNi
A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

ALT A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

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The key tension for child welfare policymakers is how to both meet emergency needs and pay for prevention that saves money and heartbreak down the line. Read more: bit.ly/4hH8R7Z #NCSLsummit
The image is an illustrated guide on overcoming the either/or mentality in child welfare financing. It includes doodles of people, speech bubbles, and text about topics like financing strategies and a Whole Child approach. The title and author, Kelley Griffin, are displayed, along with a National Conference of State Legislatures news label and a logo for the NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, 2023.

ALT The image is an illustrated guide on overcoming the either/or mentality in child welfare financing. It includes doodles of people, speech bubbles, and text about topics like financing strategies and a Whole Child approach. The title and author, Kelley Griffin, are displayed, along with a National Conference of State Legislatures news label and a logo for the NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, 2023.

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Stay tuned for the latest updates from NCSL, with live election coverage throughout election night! Follow along with #NCSLelections.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to SNAP, requiring states to assess how current funding, staffing and technology systems align with new program responsibilities. Read more: bit.ly/4s1HGIj
A person hands another person a food item at what appears to be a market stall. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "2026 SNAP and Food Security Legislative Trends. Children and Families | State-Federal Affairs | Human Services." The top right corner has a label: "NCSL Report" with the NCSL logo at the bottom.

ALT A person hands another person a food item at what appears to be a market stall. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "2026 SNAP and Food Security Legislative Trends. Children and Families | State-Federal Affairs | Human Services." The top right corner has a label: "NCSL Report" with the NCSL logo at the bottom.

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NCSL’s review of 2025 and ’26 legislation, updated this week, identifies about 100 bills and resolutions in 39 states addressing data center water use and related planning. Read more: bit.ly/4yQkZd0
Exterior view of a large data center facility with metal structures and pipes. The image features the text: "As They Consider New Data Centers, States Target Water Use" by Tom Klein, pertaining to environment, energy, and transportation. It includes a logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). A green label reads, "State Legislatures News.

ALT Exterior view of a large data center facility with metal structures and pipes. The image features the text: "As They Consider New Data Centers, States Target Water Use" by Tom Klein, pertaining to environment, energy, and transportation. It includes a logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). A green label reads, "State Legislatures News.

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From taxes and education to voter ID, housing and election policy, voters will weigh in on major issues shaping the states. NCSL is tracking the trends. Follow us for election night coverage! bit.ly/4iiz0cm #NCSLElections
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Your license plate was just scanned. What happens to that data now? State lawmakers are taking a closer look at automated license plate readers, from how they're used to how long data is kept and who can access it. More: bit.ly/3Wa3m9g
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With more than 80% of legislative seats and nearly 150 statewide ballot measures up for decision in November, we spoke with #NCSLelections experts Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer about where things stand about a month before Election Day. Tune in: bit.ly/4hFR2pP
Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

ALT Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

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