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A multistate coalition says Trump is trying to usurp state authority over how elections work.
The requirement in state law is a small burden, the judge says, but the state has no compelling reason to enforce it.
The new mandates, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement and revised voting machine standards, would override the powers of Congress, states, and independent agencies. Elon Musk’s team would investigate voter rolls.
Federal judge says the rule in SB1 discriminates against voters with disabilities, but lets it stay in place for the May 3 election.
Rejection rates are lower in Pennsylvania counties that let voters fix errors, highlighting the impact of disparities in election rules.
A decision could resolve challenges to rules in a 2019 law that have led to thousands of ballots being rejected.
Lawmakers signal some room for agreement on expanded voter ID rules and revised mail ballot procedures.
Our coverage explored conspiracy theories, language barriers, election misinformation, and big flaws in the system.
Counties reject or petitions withdrawal all challenges around the state
Observers and officials said they have no reason to believe the machines were tampered with, but the mistake will delay reporting of results.
The totals haven’t matched the levels of 2020, when the pandemic kept many voters home, but they’re running above expectations.
The challenges to ballot applications reportedly target mostly Democrats in several southeastern counties.
An analysis shows that Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh, can process a similar number of ballots in much less time.
Judge strikes down strict voter assistance rules in Texas’ 2021 rewrite of election laws
Amid devastation, officials must determine which voting sites are still usable, and how to deal with interrupted mail. Their decisions could be pivotal.
Not every clerk has taken advantage of the new Michigan law, but cities that got a head start opening envelopes reported a smoother election night.
We’re also watching races for county clerk and legislative contests featuring election conspiracy theorists.
Most voters had already cast ballots before election day.
Delivery delays threaten to disenfranchise voters, they warn, and service hasn’t improved enough.
The directive seeks to cut down on ballot rejections and resolve inconsistencies in county policies.