2020 election

A federal judge upheld Minnesota's extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within

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Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota's Deadline Extension For Counting Ballots

3:42pm October 12, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel rules in favor of the state agreement allowing ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of Election Day.

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Judge Weighing North Carolina Absentee Ballot Procedures

4:00pm October 07, 2020

by Associated Press

So far, few deepfakes have been used this political season. It's not because they aren't a potential threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.

Where Are The Deepfakes In This Presidential Election?

5:58am October 01, 2020

Deepfake videos haven't been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It's not because they aren't a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.

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Google is the latest tech company to tighten its election-related policies ahead of November's vote.

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Google To Halt Political Ads After Polls Close, Amid Worries Over Delayed Results

2:59pm September 25, 2020

by Shannon Bond

The tech giant will not allow election-related ads in Search, on YouTube or any of its other properties, citing the likelihood of delayed election results.

Many people who normally take on jobs as poll workers are in higher-risk groups for the coronavirus, leading to fears of a widespread shortage of poll workers. Here, New York City Board of Election employees and volunteers help voters at the Brooklyn Muse

Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls And Still Keep Benefits, Gov. Cuomo Says

9:46pm September 24, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The governor's order makes it easier for jobless people to work for state and local election boards — as long as they're paid $504 or less each week.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at the Black Economic Summit at Camp North End in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. In a letter, nearly 500 national security experts have endorsed Joe Biden for president.

Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President

11:03am September 24, 2020

by Tom Bowman

In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signees, which include 22 four-star officers, state the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."

The Senate and House intelligence committees say the director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has agreed to resume face-to-face briefings on threats to the November election. Ratcliffe said last month he was canceling the briefings because the i

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After Complaints, Trump Administration Agrees To In-Person Election Threat Briefings

10:21pm September 16, 2020

by Greg Myre

The nation's top intelligence official caused a stir last month when he canceled face-to-face updates for Congress. The Senate and House intelligence committees say he's agreed to resume them.

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State Elections Board Responds To Trump's Comments On Voting Twice

4:13pm September 03, 2020

by Keri Brown

The North Carolina Board of Elections is responding to President Donald Trump's comments he made earlier this week about voting twice to test the mail-in system.

For election night 2016, Gretchen Sisson had a sheet cake made for her friends, expecting to celebrate the election of the first woman president of the United States. Things didn't turn out as she expected.

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2020 Is The Year Of The Woman Donor: Campaign Contributions Surge

9:28am September 03, 2020

by Jim Zarroli

The share of female donors has surged to more than 43% this year, and it could make a big difference in some of this year's closest political races.

The House passed legislation Saturday to provide $25 billion to the Postal Service to help safeguard voting by mail ahead of the November election.

House Approves Bill That Blocks Changes At Postal Service Until After The Election

6:48pm August 22, 2020

by Jason Slotkin

The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It's unlikely to advance in the Senate.