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Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states
The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Bomb threats targeted Oregon election offices days after election day
Local clerks say they received threatening emails last week, amid a series of hostile election-related incidents. The FBI confirmed it is “aware” of bomb threats that targeted election offices in ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
'Foreign state actor' behind bomb threats that disrupted Georgia polling sites, Raffensperger says
Georgia election officials had to evacuate two polling locations outside of Atlanta on Election Day after a "foreign state actor" called in what were eventually deemed noncredible bomb threats, ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Election Day bomb threats overwhelmingly targeted Democrat-leaning counties
Bomb threats sent to polling places in at least five battleground states Tuesday targeted mostly Democratic counties, an NBC News analysis has found.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Racist text messages reported in multiple states after Election Day
Officials in a number of states are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents in the days after the 2024 election.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Battleground states inundated with voting lawsuits weeks out from Election Day
Republicans have led the charge on pre-election litigation, targeting rules around mail voting, ballot drop boxes and voter roll purges, despite a lack of evidence of fraud.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
Early voting underway in most states as Election Day nears
With Election Day just eight days away, early voting is underway in most states across the U.S. and President Biden is preparing to cast his ballot in his home state of Delaware. NBC News’ Dasha ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on record turnout, bomb threats and more
Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states
Hoax bomb threats targeting polling places and election offices briefly disrupted voting in five battleground states, with the FBI saying the threats in four of those states came from Russian email ...Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers
A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Can you register to vote on Election Day? Maps show state-by-state rules
In some states, voter registration deadlines have already passed, but nearly half the states allow same-day registration on Election Day for those who still want to register and vote.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Is it better to vote early or on Election Day?
Democrats have been getting a hidden advantage not revealed by the polls.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote
In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Latest news on early voting before Election Day, new poll on battleground states
Early voter records have been shattered in some key battleground states ahead of the 2024 Election Day. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has an update from Wisconsin, CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki Dementri ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
‘Take Back the States’: The Far-Right Sheriffs Ready to Disrupt the Election
Constitutional Sheriffs are duly elected lawmen who believe they answer only to God. They’ve spent the last six months preparing to stop a “stolen” election—by any means necessary.Tech - Wired - October 24 -
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities
Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
State of 2024 race with 1 day to Election Day
With Election Day hours away, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final push in a race that voters will likely decide in a few key battleground states. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
U.S. intelligence agencies prepare for Election Day, potential threats
The FBI says its election command center is staffed 24/7 to deal with any election-related security issues that pop up in the coming days. CBS News contributors Sam Vinograd and Andrew Boyd join to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says
Law enforcement is on alert for Election Day threats, according to a new report.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
30M early votes cast ahead of Election Day
More than 30 million early votes have been cast so far in the general election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. Nearly 15 million of those ballots were cast in person, data ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more
Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners
FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Where the early vote stands 5 days from Election Day
More than 60 million voters have cast their ballots early this year. So what do we know about this big slice of the electorate who've already made their decision? Partisan polling experts Tom ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
How states voted on reproductive rights in the 2024 election
Voters weighed in Tuesday on abortion access through ballot measures. Here's a look at the results as of 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Georgia dealing with bomb threats at polling locations
Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has moreTop stories - CBS News - November 5 -
‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day
CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Rain forecasted in key swing states on Election Day
Rain is threatening to disrupt Election Day in several key swing states. A cold front is slicing through the middle of the country, bringing a threat of rain showers and thunderstorms from the ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Where the battleground states stand as Election Day dawns
It’s time. The campaign for the White House is almost over and, on Tuesday, the voters will deliver their verdict. Around 75 million people have already cast their ballots. The election will ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
State of 2024 race 13 days out from Election Day
While casting his ballot in his home state Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued that former President Donald Trump will be all about retribution if he makes it back into the White House. Kadia ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Trump, Harris rally in key states 12 days from Election Day
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump is setting his sights on the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada, both of which he lost in 2020. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is also ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Obama appears with Harris, Trump calls Nov. 5 'Liberation Day' in race's final days
Harris appeared with former President Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Beyoncé, whose anthem 'Freedom' is frequently played at her campaign events, will perform at a rally for Harris on Friday in Houston.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24