Daily News

Tuesday October 20, 2020

• National News
  National News Many states seeing record number of voters hit the polls early Many states seeing record number of voters hit the polls early

  National News Voter registration deadlines could see more online glitches Voter registration deadlines could see more online glitches

  National News Some states allow ballots if voters die before Election Day Some states allow ballots if voters die before Election Day

  National News Mail-in voter fraud ‘exceedingly rare,’ says Rutgers expert Mail-in voter fraud ‘exceedingly rare,’ says Rutgers expert

  National News 750,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in 2016 and 2018. Here's why that matters 750,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in 2016 and 2018. Here's why that matters

  National News With older poll workers sidelined, young Americans step up With older poll workers sidelined, young Americans step up

  National News ‘We’ll see more problems’: Would-be voters race to register, encountering glitchy sites and service ‘unavailable’ ‘We’ll see more problems’: Would-be voters race to register, encountering glitchy sites and service ‘unavailable’

  National News Election 2020 Voting Challenges: Early voting waits, mail ballots and court battles Election 2020 Voting Challenges: Early voting waits, mail ballots and court battles

  National News Early voting numbers are breaking records. Here's what we don't know yet Early voting numbers are breaking records. Here's what we don't know yet
• AL
  Alabama Mobile County election office could be overwhelmed with absentee voting Mobile County election office could be overwhelmed with absentee voting
• AZ
  Arizona With surge in early voting, Pima County election staff working double shifts With surge in early voting, Pima County election staff working double shifts
• AR
  Arkansas Face masks encouraged, but not required to vote in Arkansas Face masks encouraged, but not required to vote in Arkansas

  Arkansas Arkansas citizens help Korean War veteran to front of early voting line Arkansas citizens help Korean War veteran to front of early voting line

  Arkansas Sebastian County poll workers undergo mandatory training Sebastian County poll workers undergo mandatory training

  Arkansas Here's why you can trust the voting process in the biggest county in Arkansas Here's why you can trust the voting process in the biggest county in Arkansas

  Arkansas 'I just got a lot of adrenaline going': Early voting underway in Arkansas 'I just got a lot of adrenaline going': Early voting underway in Arkansas

  Arkansas Record-setting 8,000 votes on first day of early voting in Pulaski County Record-setting 8,000 votes on first day of early voting in Pulaski County

  Arkansas Longtime poll worker helps open first day of early voting in Crittenden County Longtime poll worker helps open first day of early voting in Crittenden County
• CA
  California Fire inside official California ballot drop box under arson investigation Fire inside official California ballot drop box under arson investigation

  California Voters’ ballots go throuh elaborate journey at registrar's office before they're counted Voters’ ballots go throuh elaborate journey at registrar's office before they're counted

  California Universal CityWalk, CSUN to serve as vote centers for election Universal CityWalk, CSUN to serve as vote centers for election

  California Voting centers planned at Malibu schools Voting centers planned at Malibu schools

  California Something new this election: Voting at sports venues Something new this election: Voting at sports venues

  California Election security efforts in California to prevent voter fraud Election security efforts in California to prevent voter fraud

  California Like 'Undercover Boss' county registrar of voter is testing 'Where's My Ballot?' Like 'Undercover Boss' county registrar of voter is testing 'Where's My Ballot?'

  California OC voters who show up to vote without a mask won't be forced to wear one OC voters who show up to vote without a mask won't be forced to wear one

  California San Joaquin Co. supervisor questions integrity of local election San Joaquin Co. supervisor questions integrity of local election

  California California disputed ballot boxes removed, Secretary of State spokesman says California disputed ballot boxes removed, Secretary of State spokesman says

  California County increases ballot pickup frequency following election tampering attempt County increases ballot pickup frequency following election tampering attempt

  California Experience democracy thrill ride at Universal CityWalk vote center Experience democracy thrill ride at Universal CityWalk vote center

  California In L.A. County, what happens to your ballot once you drop it off at a box? In L.A. County, what happens to your ballot once you drop it off at a box?

  California Sacramento election officials prepare for two threats: coronavirus and voter intimidation Sacramento election officials prepare for two threats: coronavirus and voter intimidation
• CO
  Colorado Denver Elections mobile voting center celebrates first day of early voting Denver Elections mobile voting center celebrates first day of early voting
• CT
  Connecticut Here's what you can expect with your mail-in ballot and at the polls for the 2020 election Here's what you can expect with your mail-in ballot and at the polls for the 2020 election

  Connecticut Election Day Irony: Registrars race responsible for most 'spoiled' ballots Election Day Irony: Registrars race responsible for most 'spoiled' ballots

  Connecticut Embattled GOP deputy registrar reassigned: Coventry official will not work at the polls on Election Day Embattled GOP deputy registrar reassigned: Coventry official will not work at the polls on Election Day

  Connecticut Election results could be delayed for days due to high absentee ballot returns Election results could be delayed for days due to high absentee ballot returns
• DC
  District of Columbia As in-person voting approaches, officials warn against intimidation efforts by poll watchers As in-person voting approaches, officials warn against intimidation efforts by poll watchers
• FL
  Florida 'We've started off quite buys: Some long lines at early voting polls in Miami-Date 'We've started off quite buys: Some long lines at early voting polls in Miami-Date

  Florida ‘Larger turnout than we thought’: Broward Elections Supervisor didn't expect long lines on first day of early voting ‘Larger turnout than we thought’: Broward Elections Supervisor didn't expect long lines on first day of early voting

  Florida People wait two hours in line on first day of early voting in Escambia County People wait two hours in line on first day of early voting in Escambia County

  Florida As lines form statewide, Leon elections chief says 'nothing but smiles' as early voting begins As lines form statewide, Leon elections chief says 'nothing but smiles' as early voting begins

  Florida Long lines on first day of early voting in Sarasota-Manatee region and across Florida Long lines on first day of early voting in Sarasota-Manatee region and across Florida

  Florida Ocala polling locations see long lines on first day of early voting Ocala polling locations see long lines on first day of early voting

  Florida Thousands line up at Duval County early voting sites Monday morning Thousands line up at Duval County early voting sites Monday morning

  Florida Florida’s early voting off to smooth start across Tampa Bay Florida’s early voting off to smooth start across Tampa Bay

  Florida Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office’s website down as early voting begins Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office’s website down as early voting begins

  Florida Former felons prepare to vote for first time in Florida as early voting begins Former felons prepare to vote for first time in Florida as early voting begins

  Florida Flagler County tax collector limiting services due to early voting demand Flagler County tax collector limiting services due to early voting demand

  Florida Selfies inside polling places, photos of your final ballot are illegal Selfies inside polling places, photos of your final ballot are illegal

  Florida Palm Beach Co. voters brave soggy weather as early voting begins Palm Beach Co. voters brave soggy weather as early voting begins

  Florida Final tally: Group says 67,000 felons registered in Florida after Amendment 4 Final tally: Group says 67,000 felons registered in Florida after Amendment 4

  Florida ‘Not a hack:’ Orange County elections website goes down on first day of early voting ‘Not a hack:’ Orange County elections website goes down on first day of early voting

  Florida Four Broward voters refused to wear masks but were allowed to vote anyway Four Broward voters refused to wear masks but were allowed to vote anyway

  Florida Misleading, unofficial mailer causes voter confusion in Martin County Misleading, unofficial mailer causes voter confusion in Martin County

  Florida 'Please be patient': St. Johns County expecting record turnout for early voting 'Please be patient': St. Johns County expecting record turnout for early voting

  Florida Pasco marks 'one of the busiest days' in early voting Pasco marks 'one of the busiest days' in early voting

  Florida Late drop box guidance puts pressure on Florida election officials Late drop box guidance puts pressure on Florida election officials

  Florida Floridians line up on first day of early voting Floridians line up on first day of early voting

  Florida Cops called over maskless voters in Fort Lauderdale Cops called over maskless voters in Fort Lauderdale

  Florida Florida Secretary of State contradicts president’s claims on vote-by-mail Florida Secretary of State contradicts president’s claims on vote-by-mail

  Florida Tampa Bay early voters got a taste of the Stanley Cup Tampa Bay early voters got a taste of the Stanley Cup
• GA
  Georgia DeKalb County Elections Board releases map of early voting locations, ballot drop boxes DeKalb County Elections Board releases map of early voting locations, ballot drop boxes

  Georgia Facing long lines, Gwinnett voters find some relief at county fairgrounds Facing long lines, Gwinnett voters find some relief at county fairgrounds

  Georgia Georgia election chief says tech issues resolved as turnout soars Georgia election chief says tech issues resolved as turnout soars

  Georgia Cobb opens two additional early voting centers Cobb opens two additional early voting centers

  Georgia Absentee ballots can begin to be opened, but not counted, in Georgia Absentee ballots can begin to be opened, but not counted, in Georgia

  Georgia Court upholds law voiding votes for commissioner who died Court upholds law voiding votes for commissioner who died

  Georgia DeKalb officials warn that returning absentee ballots to vote in person slows lines DeKalb officials warn that returning absentee ballots to vote in person slows lines
• HI
  Hawaii Officials prepare for big turnout in Hawaii’s first vote-by-mail general election Officials prepare for big turnout in Hawaii’s first vote-by-mail general election
• IL
  Illinois Long line for early voting at Oak Park village hall Long line for early voting at Oak Park village hall

  Illinois Polling places getting extra sanitizing attention as COVID-19 cases surge Polling places getting extra sanitizing attention as COVID-19 cases surge

  Illinois Deadline nearing to turn in applications for mail-in ballots Deadline nearing to turn in applications for mail-in ballots

  Illinois Masks not required to vote on campus despite university requirement Masks not required to vote on campus despite university requirement

  Illinois Voters concerned mail-in ballots won't be processed: 'What's going on?' Voters concerned mail-in ballots won't be processed: 'What's going on?'

  Illinois Judge: Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’ Judge: Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’

  Illinois Early voting expands with opening of more polling places in suburban counties, prompting wait times up to 5 hours long: ‘This is a moment that’s very important’ Early voting expands with opening of more polling places in suburban counties, prompting wait times up to 5 hours long: ‘This is a moment that’s very important’
• IN
  Indiana How Marion County ensures voting access for people with physical challenges How Marion County ensures voting access for people with physical challenges
• IA
  Iowa Page County plans first satellite voting station Page County plans first satellite voting station

  Iowa Secretary of State: Not aware of any issues with voter registration website Secretary of State: Not aware of any issues with voter registration website
• KS
  Kansas October surprise: Long lines on first day of early voting at Intrust Arena in Wichita October surprise: Long lines on first day of early voting at Intrust Arena in Wichita

  Kansas First weekend of in-person early voting in JoCo sees crowds, long lines at polling places First weekend of in-person early voting in JoCo sees crowds, long lines at polling places

  Kansas Kansas Secretary of State reiterates guidance to counties on mask requirements ahead of Nov. 3 General Election Kansas Secretary of State reiterates guidance to counties on mask requirements ahead of Nov. 3 General Election

  Kansas Johnson County election officials urge voters to wait for mail-in ballot Johnson County election officials urge voters to wait for mail-in ballot
• LA
  Louisiana Day three of early voting in Jefferson Parish; more voting machines to be added to the area Day three of early voting in Jefferson Parish; more voting machines to be added to the area

  Louisiana Determined to have a voice in politics, more than 26,000 EBR residents participate in early voting Determined to have a voice in politics, more than 26,000 EBR residents participate in early voting
• MD
  Maryland As in-person voting approaches, officials warn against intimidation efforts by poll watchers As in-person voting approaches, officials warn against intimidation efforts by poll watchers
• MA
  Massachusetts People voting by mail are disappointed they won't get 'I Voted' stickers People voting by mail are disappointed they won't get 'I Voted' stickers
• MI
  Michigan With record-high absentee voting, local clerks are fielding a lot of election questions With record-high absentee voting, local clerks are fielding a lot of election questions

  Michigan Election Day Heroes: Poll workers perservere despite COVID, citing safety meausres and civit duty Election Day Heroes: Poll workers perservere despite COVID, citing safety meausres and civit duty

  Michigan Whitmer vetoes bills to make absentee ballot application fraud a felony Whitmer vetoes bills to make absentee ballot application fraud a felony

  Michigan Michigan police chiefs' leader: Open carry ban at polling places not based in law Michigan police chiefs' leader: Open carry ban at polling places not based in law

  Michigan After botching past elections, Detroit aims to avoid a 'black eye' in November After botching past elections, Detroit aims to avoid a 'black eye' in November
• MN
  Minnesota Minnesota has no shortage of election judges. In fact, there are wait lists. Minnesota has no shortage of election judges. In fact, there are wait lists.
• MS
  Mississippi What are MS Coast counties doing to prevent COVID-19 at election polling places? What are MS Coast counties doing to prevent COVID-19 at election polling places?
• NE
  Nebraska Douglas County works towards making voting accessible for all Douglas County works towards making voting accessible for all
• NV
  Nevada High demand fills poll worker positions leaves many out of the process High demand fills poll worker positions leaves many out of the process

  Nevada Washoe early voting off to a busy start Washoe early voting off to a busy start

  Nevada Clark County sees over 50,000 voters on first weekend of in-person early voting Clark County sees over 50,000 voters on first weekend of in-person early voting

  Nevada Free flu shot and food offered to residents dropping off election ballots in Mountain’s Edge Free flu shot and food offered to residents dropping off election ballots in Mountain’s Edge
• NJ
  New Jersey Somerset County completes record voter reg input, mails ballots to all voters Somerset County completes record voter reg input, mails ballots to all voters

  New Jersey Assembly panel advances early voting bill Assembly panel advances early voting bill

  New Jersey Amid fears of voter intimidation, NJ moves to limit police at polls Amid fears of voter intimidation, NJ moves to limit police at polls
• NM
  New Mexico Some absentee ballots in San Juan County, N.M., mistakenly returned to voters Some absentee ballots in San Juan County, N.M., mistakenly returned to voters
• NY
  New York Botched New York ballots sap confidence as mail voting begins Botched New York ballots sap confidence as mail voting begins

  New York NY officials optimistic about fixes to mail-in voting system NY officials optimistic about fixes to mail-in voting system

  New York Local elections officials make final preparations for early voting Local elections officials make final preparations for early voting

  New York New York Yankees partner with Board of Elections in the city of New York to host Bronx poll worker training at Yankee Stadium New York Yankees partner with Board of Elections in the city of New York to host Bronx poll worker training at Yankee Stadium
• NC
  North Carolina 2 years after election fraud scandal, Bladen Co. voters head to the polls 2 years after election fraud scandal, Bladen Co. voters head to the polls

  North Carolina County Boards of Elections contacting voters with absentee ballot deficiencies County Boards of Elections contacting voters with absentee ballot deficiencies

  North Carolina Agreement reached: Mail-in ballots without witness signatures won't count in NC Agreement reached: Mail-in ballots without witness signatures won't count in NC

  North Carolina In NC, poll watchers are called ‘observers,’ and they should be seen and not heard In NC, poll watchers are called ‘observers,’ and they should be seen and not heard

  North Carolina Voters will get chance to fix or redo their absentee ballots Voters will get chance to fix or redo their absentee ballots

  North Carolina Meck elections office teams up with emergency management to supply PPE Meck elections office teams up with emergency management to supply PPE

  North Carolina How long are the waits at early voting sites? Wake and Durham counties will tell you. How long are the waits at early voting sites? Wake and Durham counties will tell you.

  North Carolina Small changes after first weekend of early voting Small changes after first weekend of early voting

  North Carolina With early voting surging, Wake elections officials launch tool showing wait times at voting sites With early voting surging, Wake elections officials launch tool showing wait times at voting sites
• ND
  North Dakota Voter turnout strong as early voting sites open in Cass County Voter turnout strong as early voting sites open in Cass County
• OH
  Ohio Pickaway County fires up ballot-counting machine for trial run Pickaway County fires up ballot-counting machine for trial run

  Ohio Ohio voting rights groups organizing 'peacekeeping teams' for Election Day Ohio voting rights groups organizing 'peacekeeping teams' for Election Day

  Ohio Boardman ballots split due to printing company error, elections board says Boardman ballots split due to printing company error, elections board says

  Ohio Voting is safe and Ohio is ready to go, secretary of state says. Voting is safe and Ohio is ready to go, secretary of state says.

  Ohio Early voting 'numbers boom’ at Hamilton County Board of Elections despite rainy weather, leaders say Early voting 'numbers boom’ at Hamilton County Board of Elections despite rainy weather, leaders say
• OK
  Oklahoma Okla. State Election Board warns voters of false polling place change notifications Okla. State Election Board warns voters of false polling place change notifications
• OR
  Oregon Oregon Attorney General launches voter protection hotline Oregon Attorney General launches voter protection hotline

  Oregon New legislative fiscal office review of Oregon vote by mail: 'Voter fraud is exceedingly rare' New legislative fiscal office review of Oregon vote by mail: 'Voter fraud is exceedingly rare'

  Oregon MultCo elections director: Not possible to vote online MultCo elections director: Not possible to vote online

  Oregon Elections officials busy as ballots roll in Elections officials busy as ballots roll in

  Oregon Washington County says it made errors in ballot explanations of 4 measures Washington County says it made errors in ballot explanations of 4 measures
• PA
  Pennsylvania SCOTUS rules Pa. can count ballots received after Election Day SCOTUS rules Pa. can count ballots received after Election Day

  Pennsylvania People are volunteering to be poll workers in record numbers in Philly and the suburbs People are volunteering to be poll workers in record numbers in Philly and the suburbs

  Pennsylvania New satellite election office opens in West Philly for mail-in ballot pick-up/drop off New satellite election office opens in West Philly for mail-in ballot pick-up/drop off

  Pennsylvania Voters drop off ballots around Allegheny County in a steady stream Voters drop off ballots around Allegheny County in a steady stream

  Pennsylvania Widespread voting by mail creating challenges for Berks County election officials Widespread voting by mail creating challenges for Berks County election officials

  Pennsylvania Pennsylvania GOP lawmaekrs appear unwilling to authorize counties to process mail ballots before Election Day Pennsylvania GOP lawmaekrs appear unwilling to authorize counties to process mail ballots before Election Day

  Pennsylvania Pennsylvania could become ‘ground zero’ for court battles on and after Election Day Pennsylvania could become ‘ground zero’ for court battles on and after Election Day

  Pennsylvania ‘It’s extremely disappointing’: Elections officials brace for long vote count as talks on reform crater in Harrisburg ‘It’s extremely disappointing’: Elections officials brace for long vote count as talks on reform crater in Harrisburg

  Pennsylvania After being inundated with questions, Butler Co. creates election call center After being inundated with questions, Butler Co. creates election call center

  Pennsylvania Deadlocked SCOTUS allows extra time for some Pa. ballots Deadlocked SCOTUS allows extra time for some Pa. ballots

  Pennsylvania Legislation that would allow faster counting of Pennsylvania mail ballots is ‘dead’ Legislation that would allow faster counting of Pennsylvania mail ballots is ‘dead’

  Pennsylvania Voter confusion rattles election officials in Pennsylvania near Monday’s deadline to register Voter confusion rattles election officials in Pennsylvania near Monday’s deadline to register
• SC
  South Carolina Easley woman recruited a small army of poll workers. They're needed now more than ever Easley woman recruited a small army of poll workers. They're needed now more than ever

  South Carolina Record-breaking absentee voting in S.C., voting issues in York County Record-breaking absentee voting in S.C., voting issues in York County

  South Carolina A look inside the election process in Columbia and Richmond counties A look inside the election process in Columbia and Richmond counties

  South Carolina Officials say changes will make Richland County’s election more secure. Here’s how. Officials say changes will make Richland County’s election more secure. Here’s how.

  South Carolina Lawmakers say many poll workers are frustrated, concerned ahead of General Election Lawmakers say many poll workers are frustrated, concerned ahead of General Election
• SD
  South Dakota SD Secretary of State’s office offers absentee vote tracking SD Secretary of State’s office offers absentee vote tracking
• TN
  Tennessee What COVID-19 precautions to expect when you cast your vote in Shelby County What COVID-19 precautions to expect when you cast your vote in Shelby County

  Tennessee Election commission: Memphis poll worker fired after asking voter to turn ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirt inside-out Election commission: Memphis poll worker fired after asking voter to turn ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirt inside-out
• TX
  Texas Montgomery County commissioners approve 2 additional polling locations for early voting Montgomery County commissioners approve 2 additional polling locations for early voting

  Texas ‘That’s unheard of’ — Bexar County elections chief reports 60 percent of mail-in ballots have already been returned ‘That’s unheard of’ — Bexar County elections chief reports 60 percent of mail-in ballots have already been returned

  Texas Texas can reject mail-in ballots over mismatched signatures without giving voters a chance to appeal, court rules Texas can reject mail-in ballots over mismatched signatures without giving voters a chance to appeal, court rules

  Texas Bell County elections officials working out early voting kinks Bell County elections officials working out early voting kinks

  Texas Poll: College students overwhelmingly say they will vote this election Poll: College students overwhelmingly say they will vote this election

  Texas Valley officials enact ‘extensive measures’ for voter safety as thousands choose absentee ballots Valley officials enact ‘extensive measures’ for voter safety as thousands choose absentee ballots

  Texas 'I was very upset': A clerical error nearly cost a local woman her right to vote 'I was very upset': A clerical error nearly cost a local woman her right to vote

  Texas Harris County election officials, law enforcement launch new effort to protect voters at the polls Harris County election officials, law enforcement launch new effort to protect voters at the polls
• UT
  Utah Homeless? Moved? Inactive? You can still vote in Utah’s election Homeless? Moved? Inactive? You can still vote in Utah’s election

  Utah Amid heightened scrutiny, Utah county clerks stand by mail-in voting method Amid heightened scrutiny, Utah county clerks stand by mail-in voting method

  Utah Jazz helping support voter reg campaigns Jazz helping support voter reg campaigns

  Utah Utah’s ballot count is underway and there are signs that turnout this election will be big Utah’s ballot count is underway and there are signs that turnout this election will be big
• VA
  Virginia Long lines as Virginia Beach opens up satellite voting locations Long lines as Virginia Beach opens up satellite voting locations

  Virginia 4 new places to vote early in Chesterfield open Monday 4 new places to vote early in Chesterfield open Monday

  Virginia Deputies will step up polling place patrols on Election Day Deputies will step up polling place patrols on Election Day

  Virginia Strangers become friends in long early voting line in Chesterfield Strangers become friends in long early voting line in Chesterfield
• WA
  Washington Four ballot drop boxes now open in Everett Four ballot drop boxes now open in Everett

  Washington Many Washington voters opting for ballot drop boxes instead of voting by mail Many Washington voters opting for ballot drop boxes instead of voting by mail

  Washington Unprecedented number of King County voters submitting ballots early Unprecedented number of King County voters submitting ballots early

  Washington What if your ballot hasn’t arrived? Take your cue from this Liberty Lake woman What if your ballot hasn’t arrived? Take your cue from this Liberty Lake woman
• WV
  West Virginia Kanawha officials discuss safety precautions at early voting locations Kanawha officials discuss safety precautions at early voting locations

  West Virginia Warner, Tennant face off in debate as pair vies for secretary of state Warner, Tennant face off in debate as pair vies for secretary of state
• WI
  Wisconsin Printing error could lead to delays in Outagamie Co. vote counting Printing error could lead to delays in Outagamie Co. vote counting

  Wisconsin Are drop boxes secure, where are ballots stored and who has access to them? Answers to your questions about voting in Milwaukee Are drop boxes secure, where are ballots stored and who has access to them? Answers to your questions about voting in Milwaukee

  Wisconsin With fewer get-out-the-vote events on campus, will as many college students cast ballots? With fewer get-out-the-vote events on campus, will as many college students cast ballots?
• WY
  Wyoming County focused on election security County focused on election security
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