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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target
The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the ...Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure
Abortion rights have won in all seven states with ballot measures since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but Florida's Amendment 4 requires 60% voter approval to pass.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Do you have to fill out your entire 2024 election ballot? Here's what to know
While some voters may fill out a bubble in each section, others may be unsure about certain races and wonder: is it necessary to vote on every item?Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures
Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Election Day 2024 live updates: Trump declares victory, claims 'powerful mandate'
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are awaiting the results of the presidential election, with the race remaining deadlocked and many pundits considering it a jump ball.Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago -
Abortion bans on the ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington
Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states
So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Jimmy Carter Casts His Ballot for Harris in Georgia
The 39th president, who entered hospice care in February 2023, submitted an absentee ballot, according to a grandson. His family said he had been eager to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling
With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin
Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots
Judges in both Michigan and North Carolina dismissed lawsuits brought on by the Republican National Committee that would have increased restrictions for overseas ballots. Some Republicans argued ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot
Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Ballots damaged in USPS mailbox fire in Phoenix
A blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire Thursday morning, damaging approximately 20 ballots and other pieces of mail.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot
A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?
Nearly half the country has already legalized medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, or both as of 2024.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states
There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon
Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington
The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...Politics - CBS News - October 28 -
Vote with your ballot, not your life savings
History shows us that markets move forward regardless of who wins US electionsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility
Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
A behind the scenes look at an Arizona ballot printing facility
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for nine states for the November general election. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the facility's ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns
Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests
A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Most ballot box fire voters identified
Authorities identified most of the voters whose ballots were destroyed in dropbox fires in Washington and Oregon. Homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
How redistricting challenges shape some 2024 ballots
By Wednesday, 57 million Americans had voted early in the 2024 election, some of whom did so in brand-new congressional districts. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how redistricting legal ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Republicans target weekend absentee ballot returns in Georgia
Republicans are taking aim at Democratic strongholds in Georgia that opened locations this weekend for voters to return their absentee ballots in person. The Republican National Committee (RNC) ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago