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Ohio early voting dates to know ahead of Election Day 2026

Ohio early voting dates to know ahead of Election Day 2026

Early voting in Ohio will begin on October 6. Here's how to vote early in-person, absentee, or if you need further assistance with a disability.
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Rhode Island Leaders Launch Campaign for 2026 Green Bond Ballot Initiative

Rhode Island Leaders Launch Campaign for 2026 Green Bond Ballot Initiative

Environmental, municipal, and state leaders in Rhode Island have launched a campaign to garner voter support for the 2026 Green Bond ballot initiative, which proposes $55 million in funding for environmental projects. The kickoff event took place at the Crescent Park Carousel in East Providence. The Rhode Island Green Bond Initiative, a coalition of over 10 organizations and individuals, aims to secure investments in clean water, climate resilience, outdoor recreation, green infrastructure, farmland, and open space. Key elected officials, including Rhode Island DEM Director Terry Gray, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, Rhode Island State Senator Lou DiPalma, and Rep. Megan L. Cotter, emphasized the importance of preserving the state's natural resources and quality of life for future generations. The bond includes funding to improve waterways, conserve farms and land, and enhance outdoor recreational facilities.
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Trump can't force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says

Trump can't force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says

A federal judge is blocking the authority of President Donald Trump’s administration to withhold some federal counterterrorism funding from states that don’t meet its election administration demands
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Free Press endorsement: Eli Savit vs. Doug Lloyd for Michigan attorney general

Free Press endorsement: Eli Savit vs. Doug Lloyd for Michigan attorney general

The attorney general race may be Michigan's most important contest.
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Astronaut Danny Olivas makes push for voter registration for midterms

Astronaut Danny Olivas makes push for voter registration for midterms

El Paso astronaut Danny Olivas visited EPCC to push for voter registration ahead of the midterm election.
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Executive Order 14399 Mandates Enhanced Federal Ballot Envelope Design for Election Integrity

Executive Order 14399 Mandates Enhanced Federal Ballot Envelope Design for Election Integrity

Executive Order 14399, signed by President Trump, asserts the federal government's duty to enforce federal law and maintain public confidence in election outcomes, specifically targeting election integrity via the United States Mail. The order introduces new measures for federal ballot envelopes, requiring them to bear the official Election Mail logo, a unique Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb) and ballot mail Standardized Tracking Identifier (STID), be compatible with automated mail processing, and undergo USPS design review. Envelopes not meeting these specifications would not be delivered to voters. Additionally, federal funding would be withheld from states that do not comply. This order aims to standardize and secure the mail-in voting process, which has seen significant participation, with roughly one in three Americans voting by mail in the 2024 General Election and 32% in previous midterms. The order also called for the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to compile a...
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What to know before California's voter registration deadline

What to know before California's voter registration deadline

California's voter registration deadline is approaching. Here's how to check your registration status and register before Election Day.
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After redistricting, Memphis voters on a national stage during midterms

After redistricting, Memphis voters on a national stage during midterms

As November approaches, a local pastor urges his congregation to fight for Black power. Redistricting supporters say race has nothing to do with it.
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New 'I voted' stickers to debut in GA midterms. Is the peach gone?

New 'I voted' stickers to debut in GA midterms. Is the peach gone?

The Georgia Secretary of State announced a new 'I voted' sticker comes to polls for the midterms. But, that doesn't mean the iconic peach is gone.
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Norwegian Professor Contributes to Expanding Research on Voter Turnout in Elections

Norwegian Professor Contributes to Expanding Research on Voter Turnout in Elections

Research into voter turnout has seen significant expansion over the past 15 years, with a notable increase in academic papers on the subject. In 2014, the number of articles published on voter turnout was nearly four times higher than in 2000. Portuguese political scientist João Cancela and Norwegian professor Benny Geys conducted a meta-analysis of 185 studies on electoral turnout in their 2016 paper, 'Explaining voter turnout: A meta-analysis of national and subnational elections.' Their findings indicate that electoral uncertainty is a key factor influencing turnout, particularly in national elections. This suggests that when voters perceive an election outcome as uncertain, they are more likely to participate. Conversely, messages that suggest a certain victory for one side can reduce the perceived importance of an individual vote, potentially leading to lower turnout.
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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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Want our votes? Candidates need to show up and answer our questions | Opinion

Want our votes? Candidates need to show up and answer our questions | Opinion

Opinion: Candidate forums give voters something ads can't. Those running for office need to show up.