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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

1. Early Voting Underway for Upcoming Midterm Elections

The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, with some states already allowing voters to cast ballots early. Early voting is available in 47 states and Washington, D.C., but the dates, locations and rules vary by state, with Alabama, Mississippi and New Hampshire not offering traditional early voting. Most states begin early voting in October, while Virginia has already opened polling sites.

2. Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Congressional Map Again

The Supreme Court again blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in…

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