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Illinois Election Officials Reassure Public on Mail-in Voting Security Amid Early Voting Start

Illinois Election Officials Reassure Public on Mail-in Voting Security Amid Early Voting Start

Illinois state and local election officials, including Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray and Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich, have affirmed the security and integrity of the state's voting system as early in-person and mail-in voting commences. Speaking at a forum in Springfield, they addressed public concerns and dismissed claims of widespread fraud or vulnerability to hacking. Mail-in voting has seen a significant increase in popularity and is projected to account for up to one-third of all votes in the upcoming November 3 election. Illinois has successfully defended against multiple lawsuits from the Trump administration regarding access to voter registration data and control over mail-in voting, with states prevailing in these legal challenges. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the states allowed local election authorities in Illinois to mail out ballots to those who requested them, marking the official start of early voting.

Governor Hochul Urged to Sign Election Disruptions Bill Before Midterms

Governor Hochul Urged to Sign Election Disruptions Bill Before Midterms

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul is being urged to sign the Time Extender for Significant Election Disruptions bill (S4602B/A5846B) into law before the upcoming November midterm elections. This legislation mandates that local bipartisan election officials extend balloting time at polling places or election districts if an emergency or other disruption to voting lasts for more than one hour. The bill aims to address situations where power outages, technological failures, public safety threats, or weather emergencies could lead to significant voting disruptions. Proponents of the bill argue that without a clear, uniform process for responding to such incidents, election administrators are left to improvise, potentially disenfranchising voters and undermining confidence in election results. The call to action emphasizes the need for the Governor to sign the bill by October 24th to ensure voter protection and election fairness.

Election workers prepare for midterms and ... armed agents? | Opinion

Election workers prepare for midterms and ... armed agents? | Opinion

Trump's tactic has been to overwhelm, paralyze norms and protocols, to get away with something before he can be stopped. Elections are no exception.

Missouri Congressional Map Saga Continues Amidst Election Uncertainty

Missouri Congressional Map Saga Continues Amidst Election Uncertainty

The dispute over Missouri's congressional map remains unresolved, even after two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court. A federal appeals court in St. Louis has ruled that the Republican-drawn map used in the August primary must be utilized for the upcoming November election. This decision has created significant uncertainty for local election officials, who are now issuing voter warning notices. Absentee voting is already underway, and military and overseas ballots have been cast, leading to potential complications if the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes for a third time before a Monday 5 p.m. deadline. Election leaders are in uncharted territory, with the possibility of having to redo ballots if the map lines change.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's 2025 Congressional Map, Mandates 2022 Districts for 2026 Election

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's 2025 Congressional Map, Mandates 2022 Districts for 2026 Election

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map for the upcoming 2026 election, effectively blocking a newer 2025 map favored by Republicans. This decision resolves weeks of legal disputes and conflicting court orders regarding which district boundaries would be in effect. The Court emphasized that changing the map at this late stage would lead to 'electoral chaos,' especially since voting processes, including the mailing of ballots to military and overseas voters, have already commenced. This marks the third time the Supreme Court has intervened to reject the Republican-backed redistricting plan. The 2025 map, which was designed to potentially secure a seventh U.S. House seat for Republicans, had been challenged by groups like People Not Politicians. The ruling ensures that the same districts used in the 2022 and 2024 election cycles will remain in place for 2026.

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Federal Voter Eligibility Database, Granting Temporary Win to Trump Administration

Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Federal Voter Eligibility Database, Granting Temporary Win to Trump Administration

The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted restrictions on a federal voter eligibility database, known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, ahead of upcoming elections. This decision grants a temporary victory to President Trump's administration in its efforts to combat noncitizen voting. The emergency order allows states to utilize the revamped Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program to verify the eligibility of voters on their rolls. The SAVE program has faced scrutiny due to concerns about its use of sensitive personal data and its potential to incorrectly flag eligible voters as noncitizens. A federal judge had previously blocked the use of the tool, citing violations of Americans' privacy rights and the risk of wrongful voter removals. However, the Supreme Court majority found that a 1996 law permits DHS to obtain citizenship and immigration information from other federal agencies and obligates the federal government to respond to states seeking citizenship verific...

Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality

Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality

New voting maps in the South have sparked a wave of grassroots activism following a major Supreme Court ruling.

Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'

Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'

Before he was the top U_S_ Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."

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Fontes accuses Heap of attacking him on behalf of his GOP opponent

Fontes accuses Heap of attacking him on behalf of his GOP opponent

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes accused Maricopa County's top voter registration official of exploiting a data issue to help Fontes' GOP opponent.

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump

AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure

AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure

Campaign advertisements that use AI to attack rival candidates are not uncommon in the 2026 midterms, some more obviously fake than others

Supreme Court allows Trump's voter verification database

Supreme Court allows Trump's voter verification database

The Trump administration appealed a judge's ruling that a federal database risks disenfranchising eligible voters and ignores privacy safeguards.