Jan 25, 2026
Current storm
A large, long-duration winter storm—unofficially tracked as —continues to push eastward from the into the , bringing heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and record-cold air to hundreds of millions of Ame...
Power Outages
Widespread power outages due to the winter storm.
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2 resultsJan 16, 2026
What legal mechanisms exist in state law to postpone or change election dates during a declared emergency?
State laws provide a patchwork of mechanisms that can, in some circumstances, delay or alter the timing and administration of elections after a declared emergency — primarily through election-specific...