Voting Approved States

Ballot measures targeting noncitizen voting approved in 8 states

Voters in eight states approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments designed to make clear that only American citizens can vote in elections.

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Every Vote in Every State Matters

Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Health - ABC News - October 24

Secretary of State triggers protocol vote process

Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.

These are the states that do not require an ID to vote in-person

For those holding out to vote in-person on Election Day, you may or may not need to show your ID. It all depends on where you live.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Tracking the remaining votes in key swing states

Where are the uncounted ballots in 2024 presidential election swing states? This page tracks remaining votes county-by-county during the election.

Politics - NBC News - 8 hours ago

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.

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.

As early voting opens in Detroit, Harris, Trump campaign in the battleground state of Michigan

Early voting opened in North Carolina this week, and voters have already cast a record number of ballots, even in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Voting is also set to open in Detroit, a crucial ...

2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers

Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Early voting now underway in most states as Election Day draws nearer

Seven more states kicked off early voting Monday, meaning voters in more than half of the U.S. can now cast their ballot. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Jake Rosen and Major Garrett join with the latest on ...

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

Georgia secretary of state holds briefing on early voting, trust in the election

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday that the new voter registration system in the state has ensured Georgians can trust their election process. See some of Raffensperger's ...

Harris, Trump fight for key voting blocks in battleground states

With millions of votes already cast, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are turning their attention to key voting blocks: independents, undecided voters and Black males. NBC’s ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

What early voting trends reveal about state of 2024 race

Nearly 30 million voters across the U.S. have already cast their 2024 ballots. So what kind of insights does this give us about the state of the race? CBS News deputy director of elections and data ...

A (sort-of) illustrated guide to the voting systems of three crucial swing states

Election officials — and reporters like me — have spent years explaining that voter fraud is incredibly rare.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

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

Harris calls on Michigan to vote early, hoping for a boost in the critical battleground state

Vice President Harris on Monday courted voters in Michigan, urging them to vote early in hopes of a boost just over a week before Election Day in the critical battleground state. “We need you to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

Arizona’s proof of citizenship complicates voting in US swing state

Critics cry foul over requirement they say makes it harder for minorities and young people to vote

World - Financial Times - October 30

What Data Shows About Late Abortions as States Prepare to Vote on Measures

Both sides are trying to make their opponents sound extreme. Here is what studies and data show about when and why abortions happen later in pregnancy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Election 2024: Voters can still register to vote in these states

Eligible voters looking to register and cast a vote in the election have one last chance in 22 states and the District of Columbia through same-day registration options.

What are the swing state paths to 270 electoral votes for Harris, Trump

As the recent presidential polls show a tight race, the data indicates a few paths to victory for each candidate.

In states without abortion on the ballot, the issue is still driving votes

Most states with abortion bans don't allow citizen-led ballot measures. But abortion rights supporters are still finding ways to push for change.

Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote

Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on election integrity, early vote turnout

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson held a news conference Monday where she went over her state's totals for early voting and talked about measures being taken to ensure a fair election.

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

Kamala Harris yet to concede as Trump barrels towards victory

Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states

The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.

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 - 9 hours ago

Closer look at 2024 battleground state results as vote counting continues

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deep dive into the results of the remaining 2024 battleground states. Here's where things stand as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Nebraska votes to codify current abortion restrictions in the state constitution

Nebraska voters approved a ballot measure enshrining current abortion restrictions in the state's constitution, NBC News projects, a setback for reproductive rights advocates in the red state.

Politics - NBC News - 3 hours ago

Do you have to register to vote every year? See a state-by-state breakdown of the rules

Each state's voter re-registration or voter registration update deadline can be found on their respective Board of Elections website.

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.

Minimum wage is on the ballot in 5 states this November. Here's how the votes could go

Voters in Missouri, Alaska and California will vote on minimum wage hikes. Massachusetts and Arizona will consider tipped worker wages.

Business - CNBC - October 18

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