Adrian Fontes is elected Arizona secretary of state, beating election denier Finchem
The Democrat narrowly beat Republican Mark Finchem, who has falsely called the 2020 election "irredeemably compromised."
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Voter behavior and election rules contribute to slower counting in Arizona
One big reason: Arizona voters dropped off hundreds of thousands of mail ballots on Election Day. Now comes the arduous task of processing and tallying those ballots.
LA County drops charges against election software executive, citing 'potential bias'
The abrupt reversal of charges marks the end of a case that prominent election deniers cited as evidence of foul play in American elections.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson is reelected as Michigan secretary of state
Benson defeated Kristina Karamo, an election denier who made a name for herself claiming without evidence she saw fraud in the 2020 election.
Why mail voting laws may slow the count in some key swing states
Some states, like Pennsylvania, may be slower to report election results because of laws that don't allow officials to start preparing mail ballots for counting until Election Day.
Election Day is coming. Here's what to think about before sharing news
Anyone who's online and shares information plays some role in shaping whether falsehoods gain traction. Here's some advice on how to share responsibly.
Why 'undated' ballots have sparked a new election lawsuit in Pennsylvania
A legal saga over mail-in ballots that arrive on time but in envelopes that are missing dates handwritten by voters could determine midterm results in the key swing state.
Election deniers could oversee voting in key swing states. Here are races to watch
Voters in a number of states are being presented with a stark choice: Do they want someone who denies the legitimacy of the 2020 election to oversee voting in their state?
Texas officials say they're rejecting fewer mail ballots than the primary's big spike
Mail ballot rejections spiked in the Texas state primaries in March. In the general election, the percentage of mail ballots that have so far been flagged for rejection has dropped.
Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nears
Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.