FBI went to home of Milwaukee election official as Trump targets 2020 results
An FBI agent visited the home of Milwaukee County’s elections director earlier this week in an attempt to question her, the county clerk has said.
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Georgia counties to sue over new election law targeting Democratic areas
The law has been criticized by lawmakers and voting rights advocates for attempting to dilute the voting power of Black voters, since it only applies to five specific counties.
Election denier wins GOP primary to be Nebraska’s election chief
Should Petersen win the general election in November, as is likely in the Republican-leaning state, he would be one of the most extreme and right-wing chief election officials in the country.
Cleta Mitchell baselessly claims ‘creep’ Brad Raffensperger called in bomb threat against himself
Cleta Mitchell has accused Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R), without evidence, of calling in a bomb threat after a suspicious object was found near a planned Raffensperger campaign stop.
Republicans launch election monitoring operation in 17 states ahead of midterms
The RNC has not named the 17 states, but the RNC chair described the deployment as part of a broader strategy to maintain Republican control of Congress after 2026.
‘Anything necessary’: Trump won’t rule out sending troops to polls
Trump has previously said he would like the federal government to “take over” the midterm elections.
Destroying the Voting Rights Act wasn’t just a legal ruling. It was a moral statement
The Court’s action to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act wasn’t in isolation. It is part of a broader recalibration of rights in this country.
In win for voters, Montana court blocks Republican-backed attack on Election Day registration
In a major win for Montana voters, a court blocked a voter suppression law that would’ve cut off Election Day registration for federal elections at noon — preserving an essential voting option Montanans have used for decades ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Poll: Many voters believe upcoming midterm elections will likely be stolen; few agree on what ‘stolen’ means
A new Politico poll shows that Trump’s messaging around stolen elections are sinking in, even if there’s divergence about what a stolen election means.
Nearly half of Georgia Republicans wouldn’t mind a Trump takeover of the state’s elections
Nearly half of Georgia Republicans don’t mind a federal takeover of elections. Another 75% approve of the FBI raid of Fulton County’s ballots.