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A Mississippi county moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other. Here’s what happened.

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| November 12

Wisconsin Rapids clerk devoted her life to running elections. She died on Election Day.

She spent years making sure every ballot was accounted for. On the day she died, Wisconsin Rapids held an election without her.

Alexander Shur

| November 11

New Democratic majorities in Arizona could significantly change election laws

Democrats now have full control of the Arizona Capitol, capturing majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and the governor’s seat.

Sasha Hupka

| November 10

Democrats won several key races for top state election official

Thanks to their strong 2026, Democrats will oversee the 2028 presidential election in a plurality of states.

Nathaniel Rakich

| November 9

State officials say they want feedback from election officials to fix voter registration system

Election officials sought fixes to TEAM for more than a year. The state is acknowledging the problems and taking action.

Natalia Contreras

| November 6

Wisconsin Democrats will have full government control. Here’s how they want to change election laws.

Plans are in early stages still, but Democratic election leaders in both legislative chambers told Votebeat that they’ll be taking a long look at the state’s entire election code.

Alexander Shur

| November 6