Daily News

Saturday October 31, 2020

• National News
  National News The quiet suppression of trans voters The quiet suppression of trans voters

  National News Supreme Court referees spate of election battles: What their decisions say about how elections are regulated Supreme Court referees spate of election battles: What their decisions say about how elections are regulated

  National News Feds wrongly tell new US citizens they missed the change to vote Feds wrongly tell new US citizens they missed the change to vote

  National News As election looms, U.S. authorities seek to separate bluster from threats As election looms, U.S. authorities seek to separate bluster from threats

  National News DHS plans largest operation to secure U.S. election against hacking DHS plans largest operation to secure U.S. election against hacking

  National News NBA arenas are becoming voting centers. Will they draw the same crowds? NBA arenas are becoming voting centers. Will they draw the same crowds?

  National News Swing-state voters face major mail delays in returning ballots on time, USPS data shows Swing-state voters face major mail delays in returning ballots on time, USPS data shows

  National News Counting votes on Election Day has always been complex—and it may be more so in 2020 Counting votes on Election Day has always been complex—and it may be more so in 2020

  National News How state and local officials plan to prevent election violence How state and local officials plan to prevent election violence

  National News Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Why are lines at polling places so long? Math

  National News Ransomware can interfere with elections and fuel disinformation Ransomware can interfere with elections and fuel disinformation

  National News Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity Why upgrading voting machines is important for election integrity

  National News The complicated history of voting technology The complicated history of voting technology

  National News Despite risks, some states still use paperless voting machines Despite risks, some states still use paperless voting machines

  National News More than 230 election-related federal lawsuits have been filed already. A look at each state. More than 230 election-related federal lawsuits have been filed already. A look at each state.

  National News How states are countering fears of intimidation. How states are countering fears of intimidation.

  National News Black and Latino voters flooded with disinformation in election's final days Black and Latino voters flooded with disinformation in election's final days

  National News Many people in jail are eligible to vote. But casting a ballot behind bars isn't easy Many people in jail are eligible to vote. But casting a ballot behind bars isn't easy

  National News A long tradition of mail-in voting for service members, with few problems A long tradition of mail-in voting for service members, with few problems

  National News Republicans shift from challenging rules to preparing to challenge individual ballots Republicans shift from challenging rules to preparing to challenge individual ballots

  National News Iran targeting U.S. state voter rolls and spreading election propaganda, officials say Iran targeting U.S. state voter rolls and spreading election propaganda, officials say

  National News Early and mail-in voting for 2020 election expands dramatically despite legal fights Early and mail-in voting for 2020 election expands dramatically despite legal fights

  National News With deluge of mail ballots, here's when to expect election results in 6 key states With deluge of mail ballots, here's when to expect election results in 6 key states

  National News Americans surge to the polls: 'I'm going to vote like my life depends on it.' Americans surge to the polls: 'I'm going to vote like my life depends on it.'
• AL
  Alabama Slow absentee voting in Tuscaloosa sparks outrage, possible legal action Slow absentee voting in Tuscaloosa sparks outrage, possible legal action

  Alabama In Alabama, some felons are wrongly being barred from voting In Alabama, some felons are wrongly being barred from voting

  Alabama Don't engage with possible voter intimidation tactics on Election Day, SPLC experts advise Don't engage with possible voter intimidation tactics on Election Day, SPLC experts advise
• AZ
  Arizona Maricopa County voters with personal 'emergency' can cast ballots before Election Day Maricopa County voters with personal 'emergency' can cast ballots before Election Day

  Arizona Navajo County receives election grant windfall Navajo County receives election grant windfall

  Arizona As people across Arizona turn out to vote, hundreds of thousands in the state can't As people across Arizona turn out to vote, hundreds of thousands in the state can't

  Arizona Arizona elections chief on preparedness at the polls Arizona elections chief on preparedness at the polls
• CA
  California COVID-19 forced drastic cuts in polling locations. Here are San Diego County’s hardest hit ZIP codes. COVID-19 forced drastic cuts in polling locations. Here are San Diego County’s hardest hit ZIP codes.

  California Despite threats, Kelley says OC election system is secure Despite threats, Kelley says OC election system is secure

  California In LA, smooth voting (so far) after primary stumbles In LA, smooth voting (so far) after primary stumbles

  California Padilla discusses voting in-person, unauthorized drop boxes and why you can't change your vote Padilla discusses voting in-person, unauthorized drop boxes and why you can't change your vote

  California Photos: Early voting underway for 2020 election Photos: Early voting underway for 2020 election

  California Voting at 17: Ballot measure would give Latino teens biggest share in new voting rights Voting at 17: Ballot measure would give Latino teens biggest share in new voting rights

  California Vote-counting begins at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' headquarters Vote-counting begins at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' headquarters

  California Voters report smooth operations on first day Orange County’s 168 voting centers are open Voters report smooth operations on first day Orange County’s 168 voting centers are open

  California Richmond community center fire forces polling place relocation Richmond community center fire forces polling place relocation
• CT
  Connecticut Election officials get help from gov. to pre-process absentee ballots Election officials get help from gov. to pre-process absentee ballots

  Connecticut Quarantined and can’t vote? Connecticut voters can get an emergency absentee ballot hand delivered Quarantined and can’t vote? Connecticut voters can get an emergency absentee ballot hand delivered

  Connecticut New Haven offers curbside absentee voting this weekend New Haven offers curbside absentee voting this weekend

  Connecticut New guidance on absentee ballots creates confusion for town clerks ahead of Election Day New guidance on absentee ballots creates confusion for town clerks ahead of Election Day
• FL
  Florida Brevard County closes Palm Bay voting site after election Election workers test positives for COVID-19 Brevard County closes Palm Bay voting site after election Election workers test positives for COVID-19

  Florida Florida felons must vote by regular ballot, elections officials told Florida felons must vote by regular ballot, elections officials told

  Florida Florida Reps: Unity, transparency required to combat foreign election interference Florida Reps: Unity, transparency required to combat foreign election interference

  Florida Fraudster attempts to register dozens of dead Democrats as voters in Broward Fraudster attempts to register dozens of dead Democrats as voters in Broward

  Florida Thousands of felons allowed to vote despite confusion over Florida law Thousands of felons allowed to vote despite confusion over Florida law

  Florida Florida elections officials urge voters not to mail-in ballot as Election Day nears Florida elections officials urge voters not to mail-in ballot as Election Day nears

  Florida Duval County Canvassing Board to redo its work, lifts photography ban after chair resigns Duval County Canvassing Board to redo its work, lifts photography ban after chair resigns

  Florida A backlog of mail is piling up at a Miami-Dade post office as Election Day nears A backlog of mail is piling up at a Miami-Dade post office as Election Day nears

  Florida Joe Scott, Catherine McBreen running for Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, Catherine McBreen running for Broward Supervisor of Elections

  Florida Florida is no stranger to election drama; but what’s the biggest threat facing the state’s election this year? Florida is no stranger to election drama; but what’s the biggest threat facing the state’s election this year?

  Florida So far, so good: Counting votes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties So far, so good: Counting votes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties

  Florida How is South Florida’s mail voting going? Error rate in Miami-Dade is revealing. How is South Florida’s mail voting going? Error rate in Miami-Dade is revealing.

  Florida Officers investigate allegations of mail-in ballot backup in Miami-Dade Officers investigate allegations of mail-in ballot backup in Miami-Dade

  Florida Florida lawmakers briefed on foreign election interference Florida lawmakers briefed on foreign election interference
• GA
  Georgia Political parties prepare poll watchers for Election Day Political parties prepare poll watchers for Election Day

  Georgia Georgia officials expect outages won’t affect Election Day Georgia officials expect outages won’t affect Election Day

  Georgia Fulton, state sign deal to end investigation of June 9 voting debacle Fulton, state sign deal to end investigation of June 9 voting debacle

  Georgia MARTA to launch voucher program on Election Day for riders impacted by reduced routes MARTA to launch voucher program on Election Day for riders impacted by reduced routes

  Georgia Long lines in Cobb, Gwinnett as some polling places begin to close Long lines in Cobb, Gwinnett as some polling places begin to close

  Georgia Henry County secures grant money for elections Henry County secures grant money for elections

  Georgia Some voters struggle to verify vote on state website Some voters struggle to verify vote on state website

  Georgia Gwinnett early voting location opens late because of power outage Gwinnett early voting location opens late because of power outage

  Georgia Application process stymies 200+ would-be poll workers in Gwinnett Application process stymies 200+ would-be poll workers in Gwinnett

  Georgia Remnants of Zeta force emergency poll location change in Cobb County Remnants of Zeta force emergency poll location change in Cobb County
• IL
  Illinois Alderman warns Pritzker could close polling places due to Covid-19 Alderman warns Pritzker could close polling places due to Covid-19

  Illinois Some Madison County election workers mistakenly imply IDs needed to vote Some Madison County election workers mistakenly imply IDs needed to vote

  Illinois Wrigley Field to host official Election Day drop box Wrigley Field to host official Election Day drop box

  Illinois With a surge in mail-in ballot requests, here’s what to expect on election night in the suburbs With a surge in mail-in ballot requests, here’s what to expect on election night in the suburbs

  Illinois DuPage Co. election judge arrested, accused of stealing campaign signs DuPage Co. election judge arrested, accused of stealing campaign signs

  Illinois Judge says county clerk must make voter addresses accessible to public Judge says county clerk must make voter addresses accessible to public
• IN
  Indiana Marion County Election Board votes to add Lucas Oil Stadium as early voting site Marion County Election Board votes to add Lucas Oil Stadium as early voting site

  Indiana 'Equal access to voting': These Hoosiers are offering free rides to polls in Indianapolis 'Equal access to voting': These Hoosiers are offering free rides to polls in Indianapolis
• IA
  Iowa Iowa’s top election official: 'We’re ready for next Tuesday' Iowa’s top election official: 'We’re ready for next Tuesday'

  Iowa Need a ride to the polls? DART, Uber, Lyft have special deals for Election Day Need a ride to the polls? DART, Uber, Lyft have special deals for Election Day

  Iowa Rising coronavirus cases in Iowa could threaten voter turnout Rising coronavirus cases in Iowa could threaten voter turnout
• KY
  Kentucky With 1.35 million votes already cast, what can we expect in final days of Kentucky voting? With 1.35 million votes already cast, what can we expect in final days of Kentucky voting?

  Kentucky 'I'm not invisible': Kentucky millennials with felony records head to the polls for first time 'I'm not invisible': Kentucky millennials with felony records head to the polls for first time
• LA
  Louisiana Voting machines sealed ahead of election day Voting machines sealed ahead of election day

  Louisiana Here's how voting could change with the power out Here's how voting could change with the power out

  Louisiana Louisiana scrambles to stand up polling places disrupted by Hurricane Zeta Louisiana scrambles to stand up polling places disrupted by Hurricane Zeta
• ME
  Maine What a Maine woman did after her ballot apparently got lost in the mail What a Maine woman did after her ballot apparently got lost in the mail

  Maine Maine becomes first state to use ranked choice voting in a presidential election Maine becomes first state to use ranked choice voting in a presidential election

  Maine 'I hope it makes a difference': voters on remote Maine island cast their ballot 'I hope it makes a difference': voters on remote Maine island cast their ballot
• MD
  Maryland UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center UMD students volunteer as poll workers during early voting at Xfinity Center

  Maryland Hospitalized, quarantined Marylanders can vote: here's how Hospitalized, quarantined Marylanders can vote: here's how

  Maryland Scammers posing as elections officials to obtain Social Security Numbers Scammers posing as elections officials to obtain Social Security Numbers

  Maryland Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Maryland man over requirement to wear a mask at polls Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Maryland man over requirement to wear a mask at polls

  Maryland Maryland advocates working to ensure people in jail can still cast a ballot Maryland advocates working to ensure people in jail can still cast a ballot
• MA
  Massachusetts Belmont town clerk confident for election day Belmont town clerk confident for election day

  Massachusetts Election Day isn’t even here yet and Mass. is nearly two-thirds toward breaking voter record turnout Election Day isn’t even here yet and Mass. is nearly two-thirds toward breaking voter record turnout
• MI
  Michigan Michigan clerks have 'deep concern' about violence, COVID-19 at polls on Election Day Michigan clerks have 'deep concern' about violence, COVID-19 at polls on Election Day

  Michigan County reassures voters as to security and safety of the election County reassures voters as to security and safety of the election

  Michigan Michigan Secretary of State warns it could take 80 hours for election results Michigan Secretary of State warns it could take 80 hours for election results

  Michigan Police prep to ensure safety at polls on Election Day Police prep to ensure safety at polls on Election Day

  Michigan Michigan officials investigating voter registration 'irregularities' in Muskegon Michigan officials investigating voter registration 'irregularities' in Muskegon

  Michigan Detroit officials project 50% voter turnout and fewer absentee ballots than expected Detroit officials project 50% voter turnout and fewer absentee ballots than expected

  Michigan Open carry issue causing questions for local elections workers Open carry issue causing questions for local elections workers
• MN
  Minnesota Unprecedented push for Indigenous voter participation could shake up election Unprecedented push for Indigenous voter participation could shake up election

  Minnesota By the numbers: Minnesota’s early voting surge continues By the numbers: Minnesota’s early voting surge continues
• MS
  Mississippi Nearly 10,000 Mississippi poll workers gear up for an unprecedented election Nearly 10,000 Mississippi poll workers gear up for an unprecedented election
• MO
  Missouri County clerk proud of curbside voting turnout County clerk proud of curbside voting turnout

  Missouri Cole County clerk helping quarantined voters cast ballots Cole County clerk helping quarantined voters cast ballots
• MT
  Montana Montana Secretary of State's Office prepares for Election Day Montana Secretary of State's Office prepares for Election Day

  Montana Voter turnout a record in Yellowstone County, 4 days before election Voter turnout a record in Yellowstone County, 4 days before election
• NV
  Nevada With early voting turnout surging, election officials urge voters to spend Nevada Day at the polls With early voting turnout surging, election officials urge voters to spend Nevada Day at the polls
• NH
  New Hampshire New Hampshire voters can bring guns to polling stations New Hampshire voters can bring guns to polling stations
• NJ
  New Jersey Blind NJ residents are denied private, independent votes in 2020 election, advocates say Blind NJ residents are denied private, independent votes in 2020 election, advocates say

  New Jersey Ballot counting underway in New Jersey, National Guard assisting county election workers Ballot counting underway in New Jersey, National Guard assisting county election workers
• NY
  New York Rockland Board of Elections sued over early voting lines, accommodations Rockland Board of Elections sued over early voting lines, accommodations

  New York Group tries to vote twice in NYC by shaving their heads: report Group tries to vote twice in NYC by shaving their heads: report

  New York More errors plague NYC mail-in ballots as Election Day nears More errors plague NYC mail-in ballots as Election Day nears

  New York Rockland early voting hours extended, accommodations added, following lawsuit Rockland early voting hours extended, accommodations added, following lawsuit

  New York Rochester nursing home residents vote despite pandemic Rochester nursing home residents vote despite pandemic

  New York NYC BOE official says all ballots may not be counted until December NYC BOE official says all ballots may not be counted until December

  New York Rockingham County early voting site open Saturday after multiple workers test positive for coronavirus Rockingham County early voting site open Saturday after multiple workers test positive for coronavirus

  New York Cuomo ready to overhaul NYC Board of Elections amid extensive polling lines Cuomo ready to overhaul NYC Board of Elections amid extensive polling lines
• NC
  North Carolina Vandalism reported at Carthage one-stop poll site Vandalism reported at Carthage one-stop poll site

  North Carolina Judge orders NC county to reopen polling site after COVID-19 depletes workers Judge orders NC county to reopen polling site after COVID-19 depletes workers

  North Carolina Move to emergency ops center beefs up security for NC elections officials Move to emergency ops center beefs up security for NC elections officials

  North Carolina Federal judge chides N.C. elections board, but takes no action Federal judge chides N.C. elections board, but takes no action

  North Carolina 'At a huge disadvantage': How this North Carolina county struggles to find polling places 'At a huge disadvantage': How this North Carolina county struggles to find polling places
• OH
  Ohio Over half of Franklin County voters who received wrong absentee ballots have voted Over half of Franklin County voters who received wrong absentee ballots have voted

  Ohio Lake County Board of Elections saves thousands of dollars thanks to donors Lake County Board of Elections saves thousands of dollars thanks to donors

  Ohio Relentless 'unsung hero' helps Browns reach 100 percent voter registration goal Relentless 'unsung hero' helps Browns reach 100 percent voter registration goal

  Ohio Shaker Heights residents receive scam calls falsely stating polls will be closed on Election Day Shaker Heights residents receive scam calls falsely stating polls will be closed on Election Day

  Ohio Trumbull County Board of Elections starts setting up polling locations Trumbull County Board of Elections starts setting up polling locations
• PA
  Pennsylvania Once retired, Kulik back to work counting county's ballots Once retired, Kulik back to work counting county's ballots

  Pennsylvania A mother and daughter join together as poll workers to 'make a difference' A mother and daughter join together as poll workers to 'make a difference'

  Pennsylvania Some Allegheny County voters receiving incorrect polling location info Some Allegheny County voters receiving incorrect polling location info

  Pennsylvania Workers finalize preparations for election day Workers finalize preparations for election day

  Pennsylvania Harassment, anger, and misinformation plague Pa. county officials as they struggle to keep 2020 election on track Harassment, anger, and misinformation plague Pa. county officials as they struggle to keep 2020 election on track

  Pennsylvania Basement democracy: Residents open homes as polling places in Westmoreland County Basement democracy: Residents open homes as polling places in Westmoreland County

  Pennsylvania Delaware County officials offer warning to agitators as Election Day approaches Delaware County officials offer warning to agitators as Election Day approaches

  Pennsylvania Audit of Allentown race for Pa. House finds no major discrepancies Audit of Allentown race for Pa. House finds no major discrepancies

  Pennsylvania Campaign operative is asking everything about election safety and security in Pa. counties: Report Campaign operative is asking everything about election safety and security in Pa. counties: Report

  Pennsylvania More than 200 ballots in Allegheny Co. challenged over voter ID differences More than 200 ballots in Allegheny Co. challenged over voter ID differences

  Pennsylvania Pa. elections chief urges counties to begin counting mail-in ballots early Tuesday morning Pa. elections chief urges counties to begin counting mail-in ballots early Tuesday morning

  Pennsylvania People with firearms at polls risk facing criminal charges People with firearms at polls risk facing criminal charges

  Pennsylvania York County triples election workers, plans to scan all ballots on Election Day York County triples election workers, plans to scan all ballots on Election Day

  Pennsylvania Steelers help provide masks for election officials Steelers help provide masks for election officials
• SC
  South Carolina ‘They’re the backbone.’ Nearly 1,000 Horry County poll workers adjusting to pandemic restrictions at the polls ‘They’re the backbone.’ Nearly 1,000 Horry County poll workers adjusting to pandemic restrictions at the polls

  South Carolina Horry County election officials conduct test of ballot scanner Horry County election officials conduct test of ballot scanner

  South Carolina SC election officials fill some funding gaps ahead of General Election, need more money for vote security SC election officials fill some funding gaps ahead of General Election, need more money for vote security

  South Carolina Health officials offer tips to help limit the spread of COVID-19 at the polls Health officials offer tips to help limit the spread of COVID-19 at the polls
• TN
  Tennessee More than 5,000 people in Shelby County haven't returned absentee ballots. Here's what to do. More than 5,000 people in Shelby County haven't returned absentee ballots. Here's what to do.

  Tennessee Election Commission remains busy as early voting wraps in Tennessee Election Commission remains busy as early voting wraps in Tennessee

  Tennessee Half of all registered Tennessee voters have already cast ballots, state shatters early voting record Half of all registered Tennessee voters have already cast ballots, state shatters early voting record
• TX
  Texas Meet the man who makes your vote count:: Collin County’s Elections Administrator Meet the man who makes your vote count:: Collin County’s Elections Administrator

  Texas Fort Bend County voters get free bus transportation to voting sites Fort Bend County voters get free bus transportation to voting sites

  Texas For nearly 3 million disabled Texans, voting this year is even harder For nearly 3 million disabled Texans, voting this year is even harder

  Texas No shortage of poll workers in Nueces County, but number of student clerks is down No shortage of poll workers in Nueces County, but number of student clerks is down

  Texas Voting machine problems reported in Wichita County Voting machine problems reported in Wichita County

  Texas Court fight over Harris County drive-thru votes raises alarm Court fight over Harris County drive-thru votes raises alarm

  Texas As coronavirus cases in El Paso surge, officials encourage voters to take part and stay safe As coronavirus cases in El Paso surge, officials encourage voters to take part and stay safe

  Texas Houston Postal Service says it has resolved concerns over potential election season slowdown Houston Postal Service says it has resolved concerns over potential election season slowdown

  Texas “No one understands how difficult elections are to run": Officials in small-town Texas endure a stressful election “No one understands how difficult elections are to run": Officials in small-town Texas endure a stressful election

  Texas Hidalgo polling site shut down after poll worker tests positive for COVID-19 Hidalgo polling site shut down after poll worker tests positive for COVID-19

  Texas Students at Prairie View A&M University filed suit over voting rights but didn't get an answer in time Students at Prairie View A&M University filed suit over voting rights but didn't get an answer in time

  Texas Harris County appoints Isabel Longoria as first elections administrator as Hollins prepares to step down Harris County appoints Isabel Longoria as first elections administrator as Hollins prepares to step down

  Texas A sense of humor helps election workers with record-high early voting turnout A sense of humor helps election workers with record-high early voting turnout

  Texas Elections administrator shares Election Day expectations Elections administrator shares Election Day expectations

  Texas Harris County Election Security Task Force bracing for Election Day Harris County Election Security Task Force bracing for Election Day
• UT
  Utah Election officials concerned over expected in-person voting turnout Election officials concerned over expected in-person voting turnout

  Utah Despite complaint, Utah elections director says ‘Frugal’ nickname is kosher for ballot Despite complaint, Utah elections director says ‘Frugal’ nickname is kosher for ballot
• VA
  Virginia 'The process was great. I just walked right in:' Voters, election officials describe breezy operations thus far 'The process was great. I just walked right in:' Voters, election officials describe breezy operations thus far

  Virginia Bedford County deputies armed with new tool for election security Bedford County deputies armed with new tool for election security

  Virginia Governor’s order states masks are required in all public buildings, but what about at local polling centers? Well… Governor’s order states masks are required in all public buildings, but what about at local polling centers? Well…

  Virginia Local registrar offices prepare for surge of early in-person voting on final day Local registrar offices prepare for surge of early in-person voting on final day
• WA
  Washington Clark County elections officials: Voting process secure Clark County elections officials: Voting process secure

  Washington Election officials: Seattle-area voters should mail ballots by Friday Election officials: Seattle-area voters should mail ballots by Friday

  Washington This Puyallup metal company is playing a crucial role in Tuesday’s presidential election This Puyallup metal company is playing a crucial role in Tuesday’s presidential election
• WV
  West Virginia More than 240,000 West Virginia voters have already cast ballots More than 240,000 West Virginia voters have already cast ballots
• WI
  Wisconsin Green Bay's 'I Voted' stickers, absentee voter selfie backdrop showcases local artists' work Green Bay's 'I Voted' stickers, absentee voter selfie backdrop showcases local artists' work

  Wisconsin Ballot drop boxes offer ‘a safe place’ for voting in Wisconsin’s election Ballot drop boxes offer ‘a safe place’ for voting in Wisconsin’s election

  Wisconsin More than 250,000 miss deadline for mailing Wisconsin absentee ballots More than 250,000 miss deadline for mailing Wisconsin absentee ballots

  Wisconsin Prosecutors received 158 voter fraud referrals since 2016. Few proved to be criminal. Prosecutors received 158 voter fraud referrals since 2016. Few proved to be criminal.
• WY
  Wyoming Jackson Hole ballot ‘processing’ underway, ‘count’ starts Election Day Jackson Hole ballot ‘processing’ underway, ‘count’ starts Election Day
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