Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Ballots damaged after Postal Service mailbox fire in Arizona

Several ballots were damaged after a U.S. Postal Service blue collection mailbox was lit on fire in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Capt. Rob McDade, a spokesperson for the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Immigration fears fire up Trump voters in storm-wracked North Carolina

Republican effort to tie border crisis to recovery effort is boosting turnout in swing state

World - Financial Times - October 26

In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes

Wisconsin election officials are reassuring the public about the safety of ballot drop boxes, which have been the subject of conspiracy theories in the state since 2020.

DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6

Federal and local law enforcement and officials in Washington, D.C. are preparing to ensure a safe and peaceful transfer of power on January 6 and Inauguration Day.

Most in new survey expecting violence after Election Day

More than 6 in 10 Americans are preparing for violence after the Nov. 5 election, according to a poll released Thursday that signals deep dissonance in the country amid the hotly contested White ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Voters concerned about post-election violence, efforts to overturn the results: Poll

A new poll finds that American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Washington governor activates National Guard against election-related violence

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) activated the National Guard to be on stand-by in the event it is asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week, a press ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in the 2024 election, the Carter Center confirmed Wednesday.

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.

See where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election

Voters in 10 states will decide on crucial abortion-related measures this November, marking another pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate over reproductive rights.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story 3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day The presidential election between former President ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.

49 ballot measures to watch in the 2024 election

Ballot measures to watch in the 2024 election related to abortion, voting, drugs, workers' rights, and more.

U.S. tries to secure cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas as violence surges in Middle East

The U.S. is once again trying to secure a cease-fire deal in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, also pushing for a deal between Israel and ...

Gang coalition in Haiti spreads violence to Port-au-Prince neighborhood, setting fire to homes

A gang coalition has reinforced its attacks on one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital not under control of criminal groups, seeking to take it over

World - ABC News - October 26

How Trump allies stoked election chaos in Detroit in 2020 — and what they're planning in 2024

What happened in Detroit in 2020 offers a unique window into how vigilante volunteers, misinformation and Trump-fueled distrust in elections can be weaponized.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

How Pennsylvania’s mail ballot rules will lead to thousands of provisional ballots on Election Day

Last week, a flurry of litigation in Pennsylvania clarified the rules for mail balloting there.

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election

While the presidential race may be getting the spotlight this election season, key regulations are up for grabs in several states way down at the bottom of the ballot.

Judge mulls new Georgia election rules, including ballot hand-count

A Georgia judge must decide whether to squash new state election rules, including a controversial change requiring hand-counted verification of ballots, in the final weeks before November’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...

Why a judge blocked Georgia's election ballot-counting rule

A Georgia judge has blocked a new policy that would have required the state's election ballots to be counted by hand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.

Politics - CBS News - October 16

Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day

While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Raffensperger: Georgia will audit election ballots so there’s no ‘denying who the winner is’

A record number of ballots have already been cast in Georgia with just two weeks until the election. Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses how the state is ramping up security ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Colorado election officials say they identified at least a dozen fraudulent ballots

At least a dozen mail ballots were stolen, fraudulently filled out and submitted in Colorado for the Nov. 5 election, the Colorado secretary of state’s office said Thursday.

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt (R) joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday and ensured voters, ballots and election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Most voters confident state election officials will accurately count ballots: Survey

Most voters say they have confidence in local and state election officials to accurately count ballots as Election Day draws near, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Friday by The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Election 2024: The 29 Ballot Measures You Need to Know About

From minimum wage changes to tax tweaks, here’s a look at the ballot measures that matter most to entrepreneurs.

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Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote

Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.

Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia's 2024 election

Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year's contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair.

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