Election Security
Election officials in Los Angeles and Orange counties said federal monitors did not disrupt election processes.
A video showing the workers transferring ballots sparked threats and misinformation. But the county recorder says they followed the law and relevant procedures.
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap asked the court to stop the audit, but the judge said he hadn’t established that supervisors’ actions violated the law.
There are reasons to be wary, but historically, such efforts have been a routine part of how our democracy safeguards itself.
That part of his executive order had already been blocked by a temporary injunction. The ruling said the president lacks authority to regulate elections.
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More counties are adopting the technology, aided by a new funding stream in Act 88.
Maricopa County relaxes its policy on affected voters, aligning with an attorney general’s opinion.
For now, not much. Election officials were surprised by the deal, but now say they’re not expecting big changes under the new owner.
The case offers a lesson for local officials who are fielding requests for third-party access to their voting machines.
Workers will have twice as much as space to operate, and the public will have a dedicated observation area.
The agency says the judge’s ruling creates new verification requirements that can’t be met before the February deadline. It’s seeking a stay pending appeal.
The order doesn’t specify how state agencies should handle the task, but sets a target for completion: the next election, in February.
Some states turned in a limited data set, excluding sensitive personal information, but feds are demanding more.
An election expert and two officials talk about the imperative — and the challenge.
All overseas voters can opt to receive their ballots online, but those in the military can now return it through the same portal.
The Constitution doesn’t give him authority over elections. But public opinion may help create an opening.
A guide to understanding the conflict between improving election security and safeguarding voting rights.
The state cited federal privacy laws in withholding sensitive data requested by the Trump administration, such as Social Security numbers.
Three counties are getting rid of ballot-marking machines and having voters fill in their choices by hand.