Poll Watching is a Crucial Part of Elections — How Did It Become Controversial?
Partisan poll watching is a longstanding and mundane part of elections — but bad actors on the right have made it controversial.
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U.S. Citizens Abroad: What You Need To Know to Vote in 2024
Americans who are eligible to vote can do so from all over the world, no matter how long they have lived abroad. By following these steps, US citizens voting abroad can make sure their ballots are counted.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Wants To Rid Florida of ‘Extremists.’ She Must Beat Sen. Rick Scott First.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Rick Scott in the U.S. Senate. If successful, she’d become the first Latina immigrant elected to Congress.
Georgia State Election Board Faces Barrage of Lawsuits
As six of the Georgia State Election Board’s (SEB) controversial rules take effect next week, the board is facing seven different lawsuits from Democrats, Republicans and county officials.
How a Simple Voting Mistake Could Turn Into a Heated Legal Battle
Common voting errors, like writing the wrong date on a ballot, have turned into contentious court battles in states like Pennsylvania.
What You Need To Know About Voter Roll Maintenance
Since 2020, U.S. states have stripped millions of voters deemed ineligible from voter rolls and will almost certainly remove more. Usually, this isn’t cause for alarm.
Will Hurricane Helene Disrupt Elections in North Carolina?
Hurricane Helene ravaged multiple southern states last week, leaving significant damage in its wake, with only a month until the 2024 election.
What’s the Difference Between Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship?
As voting gets underway in the 2024 election, voters in many states must provide photo IDs to cast their ballots. For the next election, some voters may even have to show proof of citizenship.
Michigan’s First Black Woman Justice on Why She’s Seeking a 2nd Term
In November, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden will face off against Trump-endorsed Michigan Judge Patrick O’Grady.
State Attorney General Races Are Heating Up — Democracy is at Stake
North Carolina and Pennsylvania are among ten states that will hold state attorney general elections this November.
