Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Our goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.

Election coverage by state. Click your state on the map below to navigate to relevant election information. See also: Elections by state and year.

Nov 5, 2024 · Democratic presidential nomination, 2024 • Democratic National Convention, 2024 • Democratic delegate rules, 2024 • Prediction markets in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary • Democratic Party officials on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential election campaign • What happens if Joe Biden drops out or is replaced as the 2024 Democratic Party presidential nominee

Seats up for election U.S. Senate. Republicans won a 53-47 majority as a result of the November 5, 2024 elections.. As a result of the elections, Republicans gained four seats in Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Democrats gained one seat in Arizona.. Democrats held a 50-49 majority in the U.S. Senate heading into the elections. Thirty-four of 100 Senate seats were up …

Election dates and deadlines vary across the country and at different levels of government. Click here for the list of upcoming elections across the nation. South Carolina Donalds Special elections for town council in Donalds, S.C. February 4, 2025 South Carolina South Carolina House of ...

5 days ago · Welcome to the Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 58 minor party candidates received more votes than the margin of victory in the 2024 federal, state, and local elections

Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at election administration state legislation activity

A political party formally nominates its presidential candidate at a national nominating convention. At this convention, state delegates select the party's nominee. Prior to the nominating convention, the states conduct presidential preference primaries or caucuses.Generally speaking, only state-recognized parties — such as the Democratic Party and the Republican Party — conduct …

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics. A ballot is a form that is used to cast votes in an election, classically in a polling precinct, which is a central location set up for the purpose of voting.. A ballot typically includes a list of candidates and ballot measures being voted on, along with spaces for voters to indicate their preferences.

Jan 8, 2025 · The number of certified ballot measures for 2025 and 2026 is trending above the average as of Jan. 7, 2025. For 2025, five statewide ballot measures have been certified in two states—Louisiana and Ohio.