From a story in the ABA Journal:
The upcoming state elections could shape legal education, particularly related to diversity, equity and inclusion, according to a new report by the AccessLex Institute.
Later this year, 39 gubernatorial elections will happen in states where 21 governors are either term-limited or not seeking reelection, according to the National Governors Association. In addition, 46 states will have legislative races with 82% of the nation’s state seats up for grabs, according to the National
Julianne Hill, Upcoming Elections Could Impact Legal Education, New AccessLex Study Says, ABA Journal, June 17, 2026. For the original post, see Madison Watts & Joel Chanvisanuruk, How State Anti-DEI Policies and Initiatives Impact Legal Education, AccessLex Institute, May 28, 2026.
