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Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Nevada
A measure to implement ranked-choice voting and a top-five open primary system in Nevada failed before voters on Tuesday, two years after the state approved it during the midterms, Decision Desk HQ ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Ranked-choice voting measure fails in Colorado
A measure to implement top-four, all-candidate primaries and ranked-choice voting in the general election has failed in Colorado, Decision Desk HQ projects. Coloradans voted down the proposed ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Ohio measure establishing citizen redistricting commission fails
A ballot measure that would have established a new body for drawing the state maps in Ohio, removing elected officials entirely, is projected to fail — dealing a blow to Democrats, according to ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects
CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Abortion rights ballot measures pass in 7 states, fail in 3 others
Constitutional amendments to protect or expand abortion passed in seven of the 10 states where they appeared on the ballot Tuesday, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it
As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting
Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
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 - October 31 -
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 - Yesterday -
Update on Arizona's vote count, Senate race and abortion ballot measure
As of Thursday, Arizona is one of two states where the final election results are still being counted. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest status.Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place
The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
If Trump declares victory before votes are counted, 'it will fail,' Harris campaign says
Donald Trump for days has baselessly claimed cheating is occurring in voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in his campaign against Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Citizens-only ballot measures make newly naturalized American voters feel on edge
For newly naturalized Americans voting for the first time, such a milestone is being marred by state ballot measures critics say are based on false narratives about noncitizens voting in large ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
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 - 3 days ago -
Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short
Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss
In this essay from 2013, a writer tries to appreciate the limits of his own life.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19 -
Boardmasters organisers increase security measures
Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How the media is failing us
I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global storiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Did the US election polls fail?
Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?Top stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago -
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panicWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
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 -
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 - October 30 -
Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester
A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
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.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Breaking down the security measures for Election Day
Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Florida voters narrowly reject abortion rights measure
The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions
A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure
Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Colorado green lights measure to enshrine abortion
The ballot measure enshrining the right to an abortion in the Colorado state constitution has passed. The initiative — called Amendment 79 — makes abortion a constitutional right in Colorado and ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Analyzing the results of abortion measures on 10 states' ballots
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to reportWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'
The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Plan to build houses next to Premier Inn fails
The hotel giant said it would have helped in “a modest way” to provide new houses in West Berkshire.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18
