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Saturday October 24, 2020

• National News
  National News Voter websites in California and Florida could be vulnerable to hacks, report finds Voter websites in California and Florida could be vulnerable to hacks, report finds

  National News Just over a week before the U.S. election, lawsuits linger Just over a week before the U.S. election, lawsuits linger

  National News Many workers have no idea their employers are offering this democracy-boosting perk, survey suggests Many workers have no idea their employers are offering this democracy-boosting perk, survey suggests

  National News Ransomware attack on America’s election infrastructure under investigation Ransomware attack on America’s election infrastructure under investigation

  National News Russian hackers break into 2 county systems, stoking fears Russian hackers break into 2 county systems, stoking fears

  National News Are the nation's voting systems secure? Are the nation's voting systems secure?

  National News USPS ordered to restore sorting machines for election mail USPS ordered to restore sorting machines for election mail

  National News Student interest in the election is high. So are the barriers to voting Student interest in the election is high. So are the barriers to voting

  National News President's mail-in voter fraud claims have no merit, courts rule President's mail-in voter fraud claims have no merit, courts rule

  National News In a year of uncertainty, voters’ fears of not being counted prompt record early turnout In a year of uncertainty, voters’ fears of not being counted prompt record early turnout

  National News No reason to fear mail-in ballot delays just yet No reason to fear mail-in ballot delays just yet

  National News Twitter suspended campaign press secretary after tweet about mail-in voting issue: report Twitter suspended campaign press secretary after tweet about mail-in voting issue: report

  National News Voting in the Pandemic: Wear a mask and bring your own pen Voting in the Pandemic: Wear a mask and bring your own pen

  National News How to spot (and fight) election misinformation How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

  National News Worried about voter suppression? Lawyers set up national hotline to answer questions about election laws Worried about voter suppression? Lawyers set up national hotline to answer questions about election laws

  National News First-class mail missing arrival dates as millions vote by mail, USPS data shows First-class mail missing arrival dates as millions vote by mail, USPS data shows

  National News As president casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him As president casts doubt on election, new agency contradicts him

  National News 100M ballots, but experts say 'heaven and earth' being moved for election mail 100M ballots, but experts say 'heaven and earth' being moved for election mail
• AK
  Alaska Supreme Court: No pre-election notice for voters of Alaska’s rejected absentee ballots Supreme Court: No pre-election notice for voters of Alaska’s rejected absentee ballots

  Alaska Palmer early voting site closed through Sunday after poll worker tests positive for COVID-19 Palmer early voting site closed through Sunday after poll worker tests positive for COVID-19
• AZ
  Arizona Possible voter fraud in Chandler area after woman asks to take people's ballots Possible voter fraud in Chandler area after woman asks to take people's ballots

  Arizona Arizona Democrats drop suit in return for getting some early-voter info Arizona Democrats drop suit in return for getting some early-voter info

  Arizona Ballot counting is underway in Pima County Ballot counting is underway in Pima County

  Arizona Arizona elections officials ensure accessible voting for at-risk voters Arizona elections officials ensure accessible voting for at-risk voters
• AR
  Arkansas Lawsuit filed to allow counting of all Arkansas absentee ballots Lawsuit filed to allow counting of all Arkansas absentee ballots

  Arkansas Computer glitch muddles Rogers state House race Computer glitch muddles Rogers state House race

  Arkansas Spanish placard going on Benton County voting machines to explain duplicated race Spanish placard going on Benton County voting machines to explain duplicated race

  Arkansas Saline County Clerk arrested for disorderly conduct, illegally discharging firearm Saline County Clerk arrested for disorderly conduct, illegally discharging firearm
• CA
  California U.S. Attorney’s Office to monitor L.A. County vote centers for disability law compliance U.S. Attorney’s Office to monitor L.A. County vote centers for disability law compliance

  California Voting by mail? Most Californians have preferred it over in-person voting for years Voting by mail? Most Californians have preferred it over in-person voting for years

  California All quiet, routine at early voting locations in Riverside County All quiet, routine at early voting locations in Riverside County

  California Will poll watchers be out in Southern California for Nov. 3 election? Will poll watchers be out in Southern California for Nov. 3 election?
• CO
  Colorado More than a quarter of CO voters have returned their ballots More than a quarter of CO voters have returned their ballots

  Colorado Behind-the-scenes look at the election process in Routt County Behind-the-scenes look at the election process in Routt County

  Colorado Coloradans displaced by wildfires can return ballots across the state Coloradans displaced by wildfires can return ballots across the state

  Colorado Some object to churches as polling centers Some object to churches as polling centers
• DC
  District of Columbia Virginia, DC increase security awareness around polling places Virginia, DC increase security awareness around polling places
• FL
  Florida DeSantis says Florida elections systems are ‘stress tested,’ secure DeSantis says Florida elections systems are ‘stress tested,’ secure

  Florida Voting rights groups warn of disinformation Voting rights groups warn of disinformation

  Florida Arrival of some Walton County absentee ballots has been delayed Arrival of some Walton County absentee ballots has been delayed

  Florida Experts say issues of 2000 election recount unlikely to repeat itself Experts say issues of 2000 election recount unlikely to repeat itself

  Florida After Florida voters receive voter intimidation emails, presidential candidates address how they'll combat election interference After Florida voters receive voter intimidation emails, presidential candidates address how they'll combat election interference

  Florida In Miami-Dade, Black voters twice as likely as white voters to have ballots rejected In Miami-Dade, Black voters twice as likely as white voters to have ballots rejected

  Florida Civil, voting rights groups caution police presence at Pinellas County polling places Civil, voting rights groups caution police presence at Pinellas County polling places

  Florida Florida voting rights group faced threats from white supremacists Florida voting rights group faced threats from white supremacists

  Florida Catherine McBreen v. Joe Scott: The race to be Broward's new supervisor of elections Catherine McBreen v. Joe Scott: The race to be Broward's new supervisor of elections

  Florida Supervisor of Elections puts early voting wait times on home page Supervisor of Elections puts early voting wait times on home page

  Florida In-person voting to begin n Bay, Gulf counties this weekend In-person voting to begin n Bay, Gulf counties this weekend

  Florida Florida’s humidity causing some Sarasota-Manatee mail ballots to arrive already sealed Florida’s humidity causing some Sarasota-Manatee mail ballots to arrive already sealed

  Florida Thousands of mail-in ballots have been initially rejected in Florida. But there’s still time to fix them. Thousands of mail-in ballots have been initially rejected in Florida. But there’s still time to fix them.

  Florida Early voting almost came to Heat’s AA Arena, but county questioned ‘apolitical’ status Early voting almost came to Heat’s AA Arena, but county questioned ‘apolitical’ status

  Florida Man arrested after allegedly disturbing voters at polling site near Fort Lauderdale Man arrested after allegedly disturbing voters at polling site near Fort Lauderdale
• GA
  Georgia Election officials pin Nov. 3 optimism on beefed-up poll worker recruiting Election officials pin Nov. 3 optimism on beefed-up poll worker recruiting

  Georgia Poll observers under new restrictions in Macon-Bibb, poll workers getting hazard pay Poll observers under new restrictions in Macon-Bibb, poll workers getting hazard pay

  Georgia Election troubles fuel suppression worries in Georgia Election troubles fuel suppression worries in Georgia

  Georgia In high-stakes election, Georgia’s voting system vulnerable to cyberattack In high-stakes election, Georgia’s voting system vulnerable to cyberattack

  Georgia Georgia grinds toward Election Day amid long lines, COVID-19 pandemic Georgia grinds toward Election Day amid long lines, COVID-19 pandemic

  Georgia Hall County election systems affected by ransomware attack Hall County election systems affected by ransomware attack

  Georgia 34 percent of Cobb voters have cast their ballots already 34 percent of Cobb voters have cast their ballots already

  Georgia Ransomware hit a Georgia county. That didn't stop its ballot counting. Ransomware hit a Georgia county. That didn't stop its ballot counting.

  Georgia Election-related system impacted by ransomware in Georgia county Election-related system impacted by ransomware in Georgia county
• ID
  Idaho Idaho US Attorney: FBI, DOJ to stand by for voting and election complaints Idaho US Attorney: FBI, DOJ to stand by for voting and election complaints
• IL
  Illinois In contentious election year, political parties recruiting thousands in Illinois to keep an eye on polling places Nov. 3 In contentious election year, political parties recruiting thousands in Illinois to keep an eye on polling places Nov. 3

  Illinois Coles County officials say virus, voter interest make for different election Coles County officials say virus, voter interest make for different election

  Illinois Clark, Champaign election officials expect uptick in early voting this weekend Clark, Champaign election officials expect uptick in early voting this weekend

  Illinois County clerk: Ballots cannot be manipulated, Tazewell polling sites will not close County clerk: Ballots cannot be manipulated, Tazewell polling sites will not close
• IN
  Indiana Clerk: Erroneous word won't invalidate absentee ballots Clerk: Erroneous word won't invalidate absentee ballots

  Indiana Lake County tops 55,000 early in-person ballots cast, setting new record, with 9 days remaining Lake County tops 55,000 early in-person ballots cast, setting new record, with 9 days remaining

  Indiana 5 more early voting sites will open in Marion County on Saturday 5 more early voting sites will open in Marion County on Saturday

  Indiana 'Anomalies': Marion County sent out hundreds of absentee ballots that no one can find 'Anomalies': Marion County sent out hundreds of absentee ballots that no one can find

  Indiana St. Joseph County seeks workers to help with election equipment St. Joseph County seeks workers to help with election equipment

  Indiana Lake County residents flock to early voting sites in large numbers Lake County residents flock to early voting sites in large numbers

  Indiana Ballot confusion in NW Indiana: 'I assume my vote is counted. I hope' Ballot confusion in NW Indiana: 'I assume my vote is counted. I hope'
• IA
  Iowa Early voting in Iowa at record pace with several days left Early voting in Iowa at record pace with several days left
• KS
  Kansas Ellsworth County Election Office closed temporarily due to COVID-19, early voting days lost Ellsworth County Election Office closed temporarily due to COVID-19, early voting days lost

  Kansas Ellis County error leaves some wondering: What happens when election officials are on the ballot? Ellis County error leaves some wondering: What happens when election officials are on the ballot?

  Kansas Johnson County election officials clarify confusion over mail-in ballots Johnson County election officials clarify confusion over mail-in ballots
• LA
  Louisiana Louisiana National Guard called in to stop cyberattacks weeks before election day Louisiana National Guard called in to stop cyberattacks weeks before election day

  Louisiana La. Sec. of State: 2nd early voting site in Caddo 'not possible' La. Sec. of State: 2nd early voting site in Caddo 'not possible'

  Louisiana With only one early voting site in Caddo Parish, what's the next step? With only one early voting site in Caddo Parish, what's the next step?
• ME
  Maine Planning to vote in person? Maine officials say they have enough poll workers Planning to vote in person? Maine officials say they have enough poll workers

  Maine Casting absentee ballots turns ugly in Naples Casting absentee ballots turns ugly in Naples

  Maine How do Maine's voting machines work? Can they be hacked? How do Maine's voting machines work? Can they be hacked?

  Maine Maine town and city clerks optimistic for timely election night results Maine town and city clerks optimistic for timely election night results
• MD
  Maryland Baltimore County adds 31 more ballot boxes days before early voting Baltimore County adds 31 more ballot boxes days before early voting

  Maryland About one-third of Harford voters requested mail-in ballots for the general election About one-third of Harford voters requested mail-in ballots for the general election

  Maryland FBI alerted to possible misinformation attack on Montgomery County Elections Canvass, Board President says FBI alerted to possible misinformation attack on Montgomery County Elections Canvass, Board President says

  Maryland Mail-in voting is more popular than ever. Here's how the ballots are being processed Mail-in voting is more popular than ever. Here's how the ballots are being processed
• MA
  Massachusetts Mail-in ballots returning in droves Mail-in ballots returning in droves
• MI
  Michigan Michigan prepares for possible legal challenges on, after Election Day Michigan prepares for possible legal challenges on, after Election Day

  Michigan Gun groups sue Michigan Secretary of State for banning open carry at polls on Election Da Gun groups sue Michigan Secretary of State for banning open carry at polls on Election Da
• MN
  Minnesota Absentee ballots are way up — so what does it look like behind the scenes in Stearns County? Absentee ballots are way up — so what does it look like behind the scenes in Stearns County?

  Minnesota Minnesota election officials talks voter intimidation, election issues with Lakes-area League of Women Voters Minnesota election officials talks voter intimidation, election issues with Lakes-area League of Women Voters

  Minnesota Private security firm won't guard Minnesota polling places Private security firm won't guard Minnesota polling places

  Minnesota Election officials gear up as Election Day nears Election officials gear up as Election Day nears

  Minnesota AG Ellison granted written assuarnce that Tennessee company will not provide private security at Minnesota polling places AG Ellison granted written assuarnce that Tennessee company will not provide private security at Minnesota polling places
• MS
  Mississippi Safety measures being implemented for Election Day Safety measures being implemented for Election Day

  Mississippi Safety measures being implemented for Election Day Safety measures being implemented for Election Day

  Mississippi COVID-19 changes Election Day voting location COVID-19 changes Election Day voting location
• MO
  Missouri Fact Check: Where Jay Ashcroft stands on voting policies Fact Check: Where Jay Ashcroft stands on voting policies

  Missouri Election 2020: Here are the candidates for Missouri Secretary of State Election 2020: Here are the candidates for Missouri Secretary of State

  Missouri Missouri county clerks focusing on PPE for November election Missouri county clerks focusing on PPE for November election

  Missouri Circuit court judge rules Missouri mail-in voting laws not too restrictive Circuit court judge rules Missouri mail-in voting laws not too restrictive
• MT
  Montana COVID-19 pandemic highlights barriers to disabled voters COVID-19 pandemic highlights barriers to disabled voters

  Montana Election officials wrangle early ballot returns — and false rumors Election officials wrangle early ballot returns — and false rumors
• NV
  Nevada Campaign, Nevada GOP sue to stop Clark Co. mail vote counting until 'proper procedures' in place Campaign, Nevada GOP sue to stop Clark Co. mail vote counting until 'proper procedures' in place

  Nevada Campaign sues in Nevada to stop Vegas-area vote count Campaign sues in Nevada to stop Vegas-area vote count

  Nevada How mail ballots are counted in Clark County How mail ballots are counted in Clark County
• NH
  New Hampshire Deputy Secretary of State advises Granite Staters to return absentee ballots as soon as possible Deputy Secretary of State advises Granite Staters to return absentee ballots as soon as possible

  New Hampshire For the first time, absentee drop boxes are in play for New Hampshire’s 2020 elections For the first time, absentee drop boxes are in play for New Hampshire’s 2020 elections
• NJ
  New Jersey Primarily mail-in ballot election process presenting challenges for Jersey Shore Clerks Primarily mail-in ballot election process presenting challenges for Jersey Shore Clerks

  New Jersey Mail-in ballot mishap in Monmouth & Ocean counties Mail-in ballot mishap in Monmouth & Ocean counties

  New Jersey For the first time, NJ officials to get an early start on counting ballots For the first time, NJ officials to get an early start on counting ballots
• NM
  New Mexico Eddy County trains poll workers for Election Day Nov. 3 Eddy County trains poll workers for Election Day Nov. 3

  New Mexico Watchdog group notes voter intimidation, interference in Latino areas Watchdog group notes voter intimidation, interference in Latino areas
• NY
  New York Cyber attack leaves half of Chenango Co.'s computers held by ransomware Cyber attack leaves half of Chenango Co.'s computers held by ransomware

  New York Genesee County supplying poll books starting Saturday Genesee County supplying poll books starting Saturday

  New York Polling places to remain open with safety measures in place amid recent shutdowns Polling places to remain open with safety measures in place amid recent shutdowns

  New York New York early voting begins Saturday: What you need to know New York early voting begins Saturday: What you need to know

  New York Disability rights groups, Bard College take aim at Dutchess elections commissioner Disability rights groups, Bard College take aim at Dutchess elections commissioner

  New York What to know at the polls in NY: Joe2020 hats are a no; BLM shirts and MAGA hats are OK What to know at the polls in NY: Joe2020 hats are a no; BLM shirts and MAGA hats are OK

  New York Long Island poll sites ready for influx of early voters Long Island poll sites ready for influx of early voters

  New York Court orders Red Hook polling site moved to Bard campus Court orders Red Hook polling site moved to Bard campus

  New York Elections officials push back against GOP's absentee ballot warnings Elections officials push back against GOP's absentee ballot warnings

  New York Empty gymnasium transformed into pandemic-proof polling place ahead of in-person voting starting Saturday Empty gymnasium transformed into pandemic-proof polling place ahead of in-person voting starting Saturday

  New York Rally planned for Montgomery park next to poll site prompts fears of voter intimidation Rally planned for Montgomery park next to poll site prompts fears of voter intimidation
• NC
  North Carolina Fayette County mail-in ballot issues resolved Fayette County mail-in ballot issues resolved

  North Carolina Long lines, patient voters: Early voting turnout surges ahead of Election Day Long lines, patient voters: Early voting turnout surges ahead of Election Day

  North Carolina Do you need to request a postmark for your mail-in ballot? Here’s what we found out. Do you need to request a postmark for your mail-in ballot? Here’s what we found out.

  North Carolina Mecklenburg Co. has already gotten back 86K absentee ballots Mecklenburg Co. has already gotten back 86K absentee ballots

  North Carolina Woman told she can’t vote because she’s dead Woman told she can’t vote because she’s dead

  North Carolina As intelligence officials allege foreign interference in election, here’s how the state and county secures votes As intelligence officials allege foreign interference in election, here’s how the state and county secures votes

  North Carolina Guilford County sees more complaints about poll observers Guilford County sees more complaints about poll observers

  North Carolina A single polling place delay could delay unofficial election results across NC on Nov. 3rd A single polling place delay could delay unofficial election results across NC on Nov. 3rd
• OH
  Ohio It's just a demo: Summit County Board of Elections gives public a glance at ballot process It's just a demo: Summit County Board of Elections gives public a glance at ballot process

  Ohio Voters, civic groups describe Cuyahoga County’s in-person voting as quick and efficient, as weekend voting commences Voters, civic groups describe Cuyahoga County’s in-person voting as quick and efficient, as weekend voting commences

  Ohio LaRose breaks down early voting, issues facing voters ahead of election LaRose breaks down early voting, issues facing voters ahead of election
• PA
  Pennsylvania Pa. prosecutors release guidance outlining polling place rules, warn against intimidation schemes Pa. prosecutors release guidance outlining polling place rules, warn against intimidation schemes

  Pennsylvania Ballots can't be tossed out over voter signature, state court says Ballots can't be tossed out over voter signature, state court says

  Pennsylvania Campaign loses appeal over Philadelphia satellite election offices Campaign loses appeal over Philadelphia satellite election offices

  Pennsylvania West Penn couple just wants ballots West Penn couple just wants ballots

  Pennsylvania Ballots can't be tossed out over voter signature, PA Supreme Court says Ballots can't be tossed out over voter signature, PA Supreme Court says

  Pennsylvania Luzerne County receives machine to speed up mail-in ballot counting Luzerne County receives machine to speed up mail-in ballot counting

  Pennsylvania Campaign loses again in suit over Philly voter offices Campaign loses again in suit over Philly voter offices

  Pennsylvania Past to present: Pocono voters reflect on the women’s suffrage movement Past to present: Pocono voters reflect on the women’s suffrage movement

  Pennsylvania Tri-County officials navigating election challenges Tri-County officials navigating election challenges

  Pennsylvania How to make sure your vote still counts if you think you submitted a 'naked ballot' How to make sure your vote still counts if you think you submitted a 'naked ballot'
• SC
  South Carolina Have there been attempts to interfere with SC’s election? Here’s what officials say Have there been attempts to interfere with SC’s election? Here’s what officials say

  South Carolina Charleston party officials granted early access to absentee rolls due to ballot error Charleston party officials granted early access to absentee rolls due to ballot error

  South Carolina Beaufort Co. voters are reporting absentee ballot problems. Officials are overwhelmed Beaufort Co. voters are reporting absentee ballot problems. Officials are overwhelmed
• TN
  Tennessee Tennessee, Hamilton County sees increase of younger poll workers during early voting Tennessee, Hamilton County sees increase of younger poll workers during early voting

  Tennessee COVID-19 concerns and tornado damage force Davidson County to move three voting sites COVID-19 concerns and tornado damage force Davidson County to move three voting sites

  Tennessee Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot

  Tennessee Secretary of State visits Shelby County ahead of final weekend of early voting Secretary of State visits Shelby County ahead of final weekend of early voting

  Tennessee Memphis leaders address local, national election security Memphis leaders address local, national election security
• TX
  Texas Texas AG warns elections officials: Making up new voting rules is unlawful Texas AG warns elections officials: Making up new voting rules is unlawful

  Texas Travis Co. surpasses 2016 early votes Travis Co. surpasses 2016 early votes

  Texas Travis County admits 13,600 mail-in ballot errors, asks some to vote again Travis County admits 13,600 mail-in ballot errors, asks some to vote again

  Texas Texas’ massive early voting numbers have persisted, leading to predictions of overall turnout unseen in years Texas’ massive early voting numbers have persisted, leading to predictions of overall turnout unseen in years

  Texas US district court denies attempt to stop elections grant US district court denies attempt to stop elections grant

  Texas He had a state-issued voter ID and says he still got flagged casting his ballot He had a state-issued voter ID and says he still got flagged casting his ballot

  Texas At least two Dallas Co. voters learn someone else voted in their name At least two Dallas Co. voters learn someone else voted in their name

  Texas Sick Texans seeking late absentee ballots still need a doctor’s note, Texas appeals court rules Sick Texans seeking late absentee ballots still need a doctor’s note, Texas appeals court rules

  Texas Order allowing Texas counties to have multiple mail-in ballot drop off sites is upheld, but appeal will likely halt openings Order allowing Texas counties to have multiple mail-in ballot drop off sites is upheld, but appeal will likely halt openings

  Texas New technology available to Bexar County voters looking for the shortest wait time New technology available to Bexar County voters looking for the shortest wait time

  Texas More options offered for San Antonio voters with disabilities, but some say more improvements could be made More options offered for San Antonio voters with disabilities, but some say more improvements could be made
• UT
  Utah Where the candidates for lieutenant governor stand on voting issues Where the candidates for lieutenant governor stand on voting issues

  Utah How many Utah mail-in ballots are being rejected, and why? Here’s the data. How many Utah mail-in ballots are being rejected, and why? Here’s the data.
• VT
  Vermont Voting during COVID-19: Some Vermont schools will be open for polling, but with restrictions Voting during COVID-19: Some Vermont schools will be open for polling, but with restrictions
• VA
  Virginia Chesterfield County increases parking, adds shuttle to early voting locations Chesterfield County increases parking, adds shuttle to early voting locations

  Virginia As voting surges, Alexandria opens more early voting centers As voting surges, Alexandria opens more early voting centers

  Virginia Virginia, DC increase security awareness around polling places Virginia, DC increase security awareness around polling places
• WA
  Washington Washington vote-by-mail system receives perfect score in newly-released ranking Washington vote-by-mail system receives perfect score in newly-released ranking
• WV
  West Virginia As early voting begins, Warner visits Souther WV As early voting begins, Warner visits Souther WV
• WI
  Wisconsin While some aren't even old enough to vote, these Wauwatosa students are helping with the election. Here's how. While some aren't even old enough to vote, these Wauwatosa students are helping with the election. Here's how.

  Wisconsin If you're a voter with disabilities in Wisconsin, here's what you should know If you're a voter with disabilities in Wisconsin, here's what you should know

  Wisconsin Double duty likely ahead for Wisconsin poll workers on Election Day Double duty likely ahead for Wisconsin poll workers on Election Day

  Wisconsin If you're a voter with disabilities in Wisconsin, here's what you should know If you're a voter with disabilities in Wisconsin, here's what you should know

  Wisconsin Lawsuit over Democracy in the Park ends with no decision Lawsuit over Democracy in the Park ends with no decision

  Wisconsin Oconto County voters have already returned more absentee votes than cast in spring Oconto County voters have already returned more absentee votes than cast in spring
• WY
  Wyoming '300 a day': Record early turnout for voting in Natrona Co. '300 a day': Record early turnout for voting in Natrona Co.
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