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Nevada political analyst Jon Ralston has launched a recurring early voting tracker for the 2026 general election, focusing on turnout patterns rather than candidate predictions. Key benchmarks include the Republican-versus-Democratic turnout gap, geographic turnout splits among Clark, Washoe and rural counties, and behavior of nonpartisan voters, who make up a large and unpredictable share of the electorate. The blog also highlights Nevada's 2nd Congressional District as a closer-than-usual race this cycle, modeling how Washoe County and rural turnout could combine to shift the outcome. As mail ballots arrive, the tracker will update daily turnout scenarios rather than forecast winners.

Tarrant County, Texas, has released its sample ballot for the Nov. 3 midterm election, with early voting running through Friday, Oct. 30. Texas voters will decide races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House seats, governor and lieutenant governor. Locally, the top seat on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court is up for election, along with commissioner posts representing precincts in the northwest and southern parts of the county. Officials are encouraging residents to review the sample ballot before heading to the polls so they know what statewide and local contests will appear on their individual ballots.

The Cook Political Report has moved Kentucky's open 6th Congressional District race from "Leans Republican" to "toss up," reflecting a tightening contest between Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo. The seat, held by GOP Rep. Andy Barr since 2012, is open as Barr runs for U.S. Senate. The University of Virginia's Center for Politics had also moved the race to "Leans Republican" earlier in October, while Sabato's Crystal Ball keeps that rating. Alvarado has President Trump's endorsement; Dembo has backing from Gov. Andy Beshear and growing DCCC support. The candidates debated once, on Oct. 22. Election Day is Nov. 3.