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Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns

5:00am September 20, 2024

Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.

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Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire

5:00am September 19, 2024

A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport.

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Georgia election officials worry a GOP-led board will OK last-minute voting changes

5:00am September 18, 2024

Georgia election officials have said they are “gravely concerned that dramatic changes” approved by the State Election Board “will disrupt the preparation and training processes already in motion.”

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The FBI is investigating packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states

4:09am September 18, 2024

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to elections officials in more than 15 states. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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A records flaw could block thousands in Arizona from voting in state and local races

8:26pm September 17, 2024

Arizona officials say the flaw could disqualify nearly 100,000 people from voting in non-federal races. At issue is proof of citizenship records required by the state to participate in such elections.

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How to register to vote in 2024

5:00am September 17, 2024

Here's what you need to know to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every state ahead of the 2024 general election.

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14 pro-Trump electors linked to efforts to reverse his 2020 loss are back for 2024

12:00pm September 12, 2024

The return of 14 Republican presidential electors linked to efforts to reverse Donald Trump’s 2020 loss raises questions about what they will do if Trump loses again in their states.

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Protections for minority voters are at the center of a Florida redistricting case

5:00am September 12, 2024

Voting rights groups challenging the state congressional map want the Florida Supreme Court to reinstate a district that gave Black voters in one region the chance to elect their preferred candidate.

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He's in a New York prison. Yet courts let him stay on a U.S. House ballot — in Alaska

11:15pm September 11, 2024

A fringe candidate who's never been to Alaska and is currently in federal prison in New York is set to appear on the general election ballot for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, after a judge’s ruling.

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Here’s why many election experts aren’t freaking out about certification this year

4:00pm August 30, 2024

by Miles Parks

Watchdog groups and pundits are sounding the alarm about the potential for mischief when it comes to certifying vote tallies, but election experts have confidence in the system's guardrails.

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