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Ohio Senate Advances Voter ID Amendment for November Ballot Decision

Ohio Senate Advances Voter ID Amendment for November Ballot Decision

The Ohio Senate has advanced Senate Joint Resolution 10, which proposes a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voting. This resolution, passed with a 22-9 vote, seeks to codify existing ID requirements into the state constitution. Currently, Ohio law mandates a state driver's license, ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID for in-person voting. The amendment does not address mail-in voting, which has less stringent ID requirements. The resolution now awaits a floor vote in the Ohio House, expected next week, to determine if it will appear on the November ballot. The proposal has faced criticism from some lawmakers, including Sen. Al Cutrona, who expressed concerns over the lack of stricter language.
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Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
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California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
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Tina Peters Criticizes Democrats After Release from Colorado Prison

Tina Peters Criticizes Democrats After Release from Colorado Prison

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters, recently released from prison, has accused Democrats of election fraud. Her release follows a commutation of her nine-year sentence by Governor Jared Polis, who deemed the sentence unusually long for a first-time nonviolent offender. Peters was convicted in 2024 for her role in a scheme to breach election system security after the 2020 presidential election. She facilitated unauthorized access to voting equipment, allowing data from Dominion Voting Systems machines to be copied and shared publicly. This incident fueled false claims of election manipulation. Despite multiple audits confirming the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, Peters continues to promote election conspiracy theories.
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GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal

GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal

Michael Stansfield never expected to be a major player in California politics when he threw his hat into a congressional race as a Republican agitating for peace in the Middle East
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New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats are wading into the national redistricting wars — just don’t expect a victory before this year’s hotly contested midterm elections
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California Voter Confidence Divided Along Party Lines Amid Election Security Concerns

California Voter Confidence Divided Along Party Lines Amid Election Security Concerns

A recent poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by The Times, reveals a significant divide in voter confidence regarding the security of California's elections. The poll indicates that 65% of registered voters in California express confidence in local election officials, while 31% do not. However, this confidence varies significantly across party lines, with 79% of Democratic voters expressing confidence compared to only 42% of Republican voters. This division is attributed to a long-standing campaign by President Trump and his allies to question the legitimacy of elections, particularly in states like California that heavily utilize mail-in voting. Despite these claims, election experts and Democratic leaders have consistently refuted allegations of widespread voter fraud, emphasizing the integrity of the electoral process.
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California Governor Race: Tight Contest as Becerra, Hilton, and Steyer Vie for Top Spots

California Governor Race: Tight Contest as Becerra, Hilton, and Steyer Vie for Top Spots

The California governor race is in its final stages, with Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, along with Republican Steve Hilton, competing in a closely contested primary. The top-two primary system in California means the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the November general election. Current polls show Becerra with a slight lead, but the race remains too close to call. The outcome will determine who will replace the term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. The primary has seen significant attention due to the diverse backgrounds and platforms of the candidates, each offering different visions for California's future.
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Boston judge to weigh blocking Trump's mail-in voting executive order

Boston judge to weigh blocking Trump's mail-in voting executive order

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday will hear a bid by Democratic-led states and voting rights groups to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules ‌for mail-in voting. U.S.
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Ballots Burned, Vote Center Vandalized in L.A. County Just Before Election Day

Ballots Burned, Vote Center Vandalized in L.A. County Just Before Election Day

In Los Angeles County, election officials discovered burned mail-in ballots in a downtown drop box, prompting an investigation. The incident occurred outside the Department of Public Social Services building in the Civic Center area. Election staff found the damaged ballots during a routine collection. A second vandalism incident was reported at a voting center in Long Beach, though details remain sparse. These events come just days before the election on June 2. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office is working with law enforcement to ensure the integrity of the voting process. Voters potentially affected by the damage will be contacted and offered replacement ballots if necessary.
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Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year