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Presidents can be elected twice. Trump could try end runs around that, experts say

2:58pm March 31, 2025

The 22nd Amendment bans a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice. But some legal experts point to plausible strategies that President Trump could try to serve a third term.

Utah Election Officials Process Early Voting Ballots

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A new Utah law is Republicans' latest effort to limit mail ballot return

3:50am March 27, 2025

Utah's new law is part of a larger effort by Republicans to limit the window in which mail ballots can be counted during an election.

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Trump seeks to mandate proof of citizenship in voter registration

1:09am March 26, 2025

The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. It's sure to be tested in court.

Black Louisiana Voters And Civil Rights Advocates Call On SCOTUS To Uphold A Fair And Representative Congressional Map In Louisiana v. Callais

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Under Trump, the Justice Department is stepping away from some voting rights cases

4:37am March 24, 2025

by Hansi Lo Wang

Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department has stepped away from some voting rights lawsuits, leaving behind a gap in enforcement of protections against racial discrimination in elections.

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A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

5:00am March 12, 2025

Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.

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Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

2:54pm February 20, 2025

President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.

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Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump

7:47pm February 11, 2025

Staffers at the U.S. cybersecurity agency working on countering foreign disinformation and on election security have been put on leave, according to sources who spoke anonymously for fear of reprisal.

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A Republican court candidate in North Carolina wants to toss out thousands of votes

5:00am January 27, 2025

More than 80 days after Election Day, a race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court remains unresolved. That's because the Republican candidate is contesting some 65,000 ballots.

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South Carolina Prepares For Saturday's Republican Primary Election

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Trump revokes Biden's order for federal agencies to promote voter registration

7:20pm January 20, 2025

President Trump has reversed an executive order by former President Joe Biden that calls for federal agencies to promote voter registration.

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A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster

5:00am January 16, 2025

Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.

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