Judge advances claims over party labels on California ballotsCalifornia candidates are listed as "Party Preference: None" unless they belong to six recognized parties. Critics say that means printing false information on ballots.Courthouse News Service2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
In State Known for Nail-Biter Elections, a New Voter Roll Complaint Raises QuestionsFIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—An elections watchdog group filed a complaint with Iowa election officials asserting that at least 162 voters in the state were registered twice. “Iowa is not complying with the requirement to eliminate duplicate names from the official list of eligible voters,” states the complaint by the Public Interest Legal Foundation, first…The Daily Signal2d agoWhole story →Government
Focus group: Supporters of losing primary candidates in Michigan & Texas weigh general election voteSyracuse University’s Margaret Talev talks to a group of voters whose candidates lost primary races in Michigan and Texas. The focus groups were produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago, observed by NBC News.NBC News2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
What Investors Want to Know About Trump and the Midterm ElectionsLooking at historical returns offers some clues.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Government
Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Swaps Tariffs on Some Canadian GoodsThe move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.The New York Times2d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Obama rallies Detroit voters in final push for Michigan democratsFormer president tells Detroit crowd Michigan’s election could be a ‘course correction’ as he urges support for Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson and Democrats down the ballot.WDIV ClickOnDetroit9h agoWhole story →Government
Brazil faces a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stakeBrazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region. Polls show a close race. Lula is a left-of-center veteran facing Bolsonaro, who is an ally of President Donald Trump and the son of former President Jair…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDonald Trump
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter TrendsA timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.The New York Times7h agoWhole story →Government
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in FloridaPresident Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location together Saturday after Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course. Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7h agoSources (4)Whole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpMike CollinsAshley Moody
Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal electionsBrazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback? Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or…The Guardian6h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Rejected Ballots Skyrocketed in Five States Thanks to USPSMail-in ballots are being rejected at a growing rate in rural areas thanks to U.S. Postal Service cuts. ProPublica reports that in the primaries this year in Oregon, North Carolina, Washington, California, and Ohio, a staggering amount of ballots arrived too late to be counted due to delays in mail delivery. Three days after primary elections in Stevens…The New Republic3d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeprimary election ballot issues
Ballot rejections soared in rural counties after USPS reduced mail serviceDelays resulting from the U.S. Postal Service’s cost-cutting measures have endangered the validity of ballots castSalon1d agoWhole story →GovernmentFood
‘Mail early’: Election officials urge people to get ballots in pronto amid Postal Service slowdownsBelt-tightening mail delivery measures could lead to more ballots being rejectedSalon11d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeelection ballot deadlines
USPS Probes Suspicious Mail While Vowing to Deliver BallotsThe FBI and US Postal Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings to state election officials across the country, some of which contain unknown substances, officials told reporters on Thursday.Bloomberg10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentelection security investigation
Baldwin presses for postal investigation into late arriving ballotsU.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking a federal watchdog to investigate mail delivery delays of absentee ballots in Wisconsin's spring election.Green Bay Press-Gazette4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeTammy Baldwinwisconsin election ballot delays
New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail BallotsCounty election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways.The New York Times4d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentnorth carolina mail ballot dispute
USPS responds to Sen. Tammy Baldwin's criticism of mail delaysSen. Tammy Baldwin is demanding more answers from the U.S. Postal Service amid growing complaints of mail delays in Wisconsin.Green Bay Press-Gazette3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTammy Baldwinusps mail delays controversy
Baldwin, Evers call on USPS to fix delays, drop ballot delivery ruleDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Tony Evers are urging the USPS to fix delays, drop proposed new rule before Wisconsin's Aug. 11 primary.Green Bay Press-Gazette3mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentTammy Baldwinwisconsin primary election
