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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.

Ten states where abortion rights are on the ballot this election day

Follow our result tracker as voters in 10 states will decide to expand or restrict access to abortion. US election 2024: latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours 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.

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

The down-ballot races to follow this election

The 2024 election will not only decide the next U.S. president but will determine the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what races to ...

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana

‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures

With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

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 - 6 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 - 6 days ago

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 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.

What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has made abortion rights a key issue in this election cycle with 10 states putting abortion access questions on their general election ballots this Election Day. CBS ...

Trump casts his ballot in 2024 election

Former President Trump cast his ballot Tuesday in the 2024 election at his polling place in Florida. Trump was joined by former first lady Melania Trump, and he took questions from reporters about ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has undertaken a robust effort to build opposition to an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot for the 2024 election.

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions

Health - ABC News - October 17

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 23 hours ago

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

Election worker fired after completed ballots fell off truck in Florida

An election worker in Florida was fired after a sealed bin and sealed bag of ballots fell off a truck, according to local election officials. The Miami-Dade County Elections Department said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Florida elections worker fired after ballots fall from truck

The Miami-Dade Elections Department says a human error led to a sealed bin and a sealed bag of ballots falling from a truck. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor spoke to the supervisor of elections about ...

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 - 4 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.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

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.

Where top and down-ballot races stand on the eve of the election

Polls continue to show a tight race atop the ticket, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump virtually deadlocked.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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

Ten states where abortion rights are on the ballot this election day

With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

The down-ballot races to follow this election

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

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

3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

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

49 ballot measures to watch in the 2024 election

What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

Trump casts his ballot in 2024 election

Ron DeSantis ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

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

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

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

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

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

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

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

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

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

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

Swing state election officials ensure security for ballots, workers

Election worker fired after completed ballots fell off truck in Florida

Florida elections worker fired after ballots fall from truck

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

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

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

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

Where top and down-ballot races stand on the eve of the election

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