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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 elections

World - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots

As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what's at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in.

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Florida's pro-abortion ballot initiative projected to fail

Measure that would enshrine protections for abortion rights in the state Constitution fails to reach 60% threshhold, ABC News projects.

Why tech’s titans are moving right

Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way

Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Pennsylvania top court rules provisional ballots must be counted after mail ballot rejections

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a 4-3 decision that state law provides voters whose mail ballots are rejected an opportunity to vote by provisional ballot. More than 1.1 million ...