House Bill 25-1299 takes effect unless challenged by a referendum before the general election.

A single lawmaker opened a floor-style address alleging a 'Bolshevik takeover' of the Democratic Party, urged turnout in November, and framed policy differences as a choice between 'communism' and 'freedom.'

After hearing staff concerns about staffing, ADA access and security at several sites, the board unanimously tabled a plan to reduce the county’s 29 vote centers (statutorily required minimum: 13) and scheduled an August follow-up to gather more data and community input.

The Neptune City Board of Education voted to add an authorized bond question to the November 3, 2026 school-district ballot and approved the ballot language; materials must be submitted by Aug. 19 to meet election deadlines.

At its July 14 meeting the Mission City Council unanimously approved a resolution ordering a Nov. 3, 2026 general election, accepted a $250,000 Texas General Land Office Resilient Communities grant for comprehensive‑plan work, granted a fireworks variance for the Pony International Softball World Series, authorized solicitation of bids for Horner Road, approved the sale of 1400 West Ray Circle after executive session, and carried routine consent items.

Council discusses election ordinance tasks to propose public safety sales tax by May 2 deadline

Council discusses candidates and election prospects for mayor and two council seats.

Council members discuss increasing signature requirements to ensure community engagement in elections

Board plans to elect officers and hold a moment of silence for Irma Clark Coleman.

County staff presented the proposed FY27 adopted budget and technical adjustments, moving $2.3 million in local impacts from state-proposed teacher raises into the general fund and using $1,167,000 of fund balance to balance FY27; the board opened the public hearing and will consider adoption on June 15. A public commenter urged commissioners to maintain full funding for local elections.

Commissioner Veil Sheridan will retire on December 31, 2025, prompting a special election.

At the March 30 meeting the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026-1 paving award and multiple bridge and consultant task orders, adopted a new ordinance raising per-diem pay for vote-center board members, and ratified several justice-reinvestment and other grant applications.

Terry Campbell leads the nomination process for Kansas Supreme Court candidates upon justice retirement.