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How a rightwing machine stopped Arkansas’s ballot to roll back one of the strictest abortion bans

A Guardian investigation into the ballot’s demise reveals a confluence of rightwing actors working in parallel to ensure the measure was quashed before it ever reached voters. The day Roe died: ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon, suspect could face grave charges

The FBI is investigating the ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon that may have spoiled dozens of 2024 election ballots. CBS News contributor David Becker has more on the crimes and potential ...

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 - 2 days ago

Young voters in Philadelphia feel a ‘sense of pride’ while casting their ballot for the first time

Hundreds of high school seniors rally in Philadelphia as they cast their ballot for the first time. NBC News and Stay Tuned Reporter Maya Eaglin speaks to young voters on the ground.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Pennsylvania appeals court rules timely mail ballots with improper dates should be counted

A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state constitution prohibits the disqualification of timely mail ballots because of a missing or improper date. Though the 3-2 majority ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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.

Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued

Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.

Politics - CBS News - Yesterday

Devices used in ballot box fires had the words "Free Gaza," source says

The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS ...

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

More 'targeted attacks' possible after ballot boxes set on fire in 2 states: Police

Authorities warned of the potential for more attacks on ballot boxes after a series of arson incidents in Oregon and Washington state.

Judge rules against RNC, keeps North Carolina ballot envelope challenge in federal court

A federal judge on Thursday refused the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) request to send its challenge to North Carolina’s absentee ballot guidance back to state court, likely ending the ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

Colorado ballot measure to ban big cat hunting raises clashing conservation concerns

Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ...

Politics - The Hill - 31 minutes ago

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