Election Board

Georgia's State Election Board has asked the Trump administration to assist in a push against the state's voting machines. The move signals continued scrutiny of election equipment in a key battleground state, with officials reportedly seeking federal support to challenge or replace systems used in Georgia elections. The request is likely to intensify ongoing debates over election integrity and voting technology.

Goldman Sachs plans to launch a programme allowing retail shareholders to vote their shares, extending the pass-through voting model typically offered to institutional investors. The move would give individual investors a direct say on matters such as board elections and shareholder resolutions at companies they hold. It follows a broader industry push to widen retail participation in corporate governance, with asset managers and banks building similar voting pass-through services.

The executive director of an election board has welcomed a high court ruling connected to the 2026 elections, according to a news report from The Center Square. The ruling is expected to affect preparations for the 2026 election cycle, though the specific subject of the court's decision has not been detailed in available reporting. Officials had awaited the judgment as election planning proceeds.

Two challengers — a teacher and a parent — have entered the race for the Oakland Unified School District's District 4 board seat ahead of the 2026 election, setting up a contest against the incumbent. The matchup gives District 4 voters a choice between an educator's perspective, a parent's perspective, and the sitting board member's record. Coverage of the race comes as Oakland school board elections continue to draw close local attention.

A billionaire is drawing attention in Chicago's school board race even though he is not on the ballot, according to ABC7 Chicago. The report suggests his influence or funding is shaping the contest, with voters and candidates focused on the role wealthy figures play in local education politics.