Daily News

Friday November 13, 2020

• National News
  National News Election officials directly contradict president on voting system fraud Election officials directly contradict president on voting system fraud

  National News Coalition of election officials, stakeholders says there is 'no evidence' votes were compromised Coalition of election officials, stakeholders says there is 'no evidence' votes were compromised

  National News DHS panel says 2020 vote was 'most secure in American history' DHS panel says 2020 vote was 'most secure in American history'

  National News As president continues to push false claims of fraud, top officials say election was most secure in history As president continues to push false claims of fraud, top officials say election was most secure in history

  National News Obama: President's election fraud claims delegitimize 'not just the incoming Biden administration, but democracy generally' Obama: President's election fraud claims delegitimize 'not just the incoming Biden administration, but democracy generally'

  National News Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim

  National News Two senior Homeland Security officials forced out as White House firings widen Two senior Homeland Security officials forced out as White House firings widen

  National News President spreads baseless claims about Dominion Voting Systems after losing election President spreads baseless claims about Dominion Voting Systems after losing election

  National News Election security officials: 'No evidence voting systems compromised' Election security officials: 'No evidence voting systems compromised'

  National News Director of DHS cyber agency expecting ouster amid other agency departures Director of DHS cyber agency expecting ouster amid other agency departures

  National News The Associated Press first called a presidential race in 1848; here's why and how the media call races in the U.S. The Associated Press first called a presidential race in 1848; here's why and how the media call races in the U.S.

  National News 'Shameful': President-appointed chief election administrator says the president's voting-fraud claim 'hurts the fabric of our nation' 'Shameful': President-appointed chief election administrator says the president's voting-fraud claim 'hurts the fabric of our nation'

  National News Here’s how long it could take to certify the vote in key states — and the GOP efforts to upend that process Here’s how long it could take to certify the vote in key states — and the GOP efforts to upend that process

  National News Why the Arizona and Georgia races are essentially over, but not officially called Why the Arizona and Georgia races are essentially over, but not officially called
• AL
  Alabama Alabama lawmaker plans to reintroduce early voting bill in legislative session Alabama lawmaker plans to reintroduce early voting bill in legislative session

  Alabama JeffCo officials identify possible COVID-19 outbreak at Vestavia Hills polling place JeffCo officials identify possible COVID-19 outbreak at Vestavia Hills polling place
• AK
  Alaska Initiative to overhaul Alaska elections jumps to narrow lead after Thursday’s ballot counts Initiative to overhaul Alaska elections jumps to narrow lead after Thursday’s ballot counts

  Alaska Votes tip in favor of election-reform measure as Alaska counts thousands more absentee ballots Votes tip in favor of election-reform measure as Alaska counts thousands more absentee ballots
• AZ
  Arizona Maricopa County has no plans for full hand recount of ballots Maricopa County has no plans for full hand recount of ballots

  Arizona GOP lawsuit focuses on small number of 'over vote' ballots GOP lawsuit focuses on small number of 'over vote' ballots

  Arizona AZ GOP lawsuit could increase percentage of ballots audited AZ GOP lawsuit could increase percentage of ballots audited

  Arizona Election result glitch in Green Valley Election result glitch in Green Valley

  Arizona Election officials have just a few thousand ballots left to count Election officials have just a few thousand ballots left to count

  Arizona Maricopa County GOP chair resigns after skipping election equipment verification test Maricopa County GOP chair resigns after skipping election equipment verification test

  Arizona Stephen Richer unseats Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes for key election post Stephen Richer unseats Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes for key election post

  Arizona Post-election audits find no fraud in Arizona Post-election audits find no fraud in Arizona
• AR
  Arkansas After mostly successful election cycle, Sec. of State’s Office still expects to discuss reform legislation After mostly successful election cycle, Sec. of State’s Office still expects to discuss reform legislation

  Arkansas Washington County Election Commission help voters with provisional ballots Washington County Election Commission help voters with provisional ballots

  Arkansas Arkansas has second-lowest voter turnout percentage nationally Arkansas has second-lowest voter turnout percentage nationally
• CA
  California Registrar of voters continues to receive and count ballots Registrar of voters continues to receive and count ballots

  California 'Presumptive' COVID-19 case linked to Visalia voting center. Risk to in-person voters 'minimal' 'Presumptive' COVID-19 case linked to Visalia voting center. Risk to in-person voters 'minimal'

  California Riverside County halfway through election audit, Registrar of Voters says no red flags Riverside County halfway through election audit, Registrar of Voters says no red flags

  California Parolee feels ‘Emancipated’ as California votes ‘Yes’ on Prop. 17, allow right to vote Parolee feels ‘Emancipated’ as California votes ‘Yes’ on Prop. 17, allow right to vote

  California Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to step down at end of year Santa Cruz County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to step down at end of year
• CO
  Colorado Summit County clerk’s election update shows a 90% turnout Summit County clerk’s election update shows a 90% turnout

  Colorado Denver-based voting company refutes president's baseless claims of deleted, changed votes Denver-based voting company refutes president's baseless claims of deleted, changed votes
• CT
  Connecticut CT election voting mostly smooth, but some hiccups: Patch survey CT election voting mostly smooth, but some hiccups: Patch survey
• FL
  Florida Manual recounts underway at Broward elections office Manual recounts underway at Broward elections office

  Florida Palm Beach County’s elections chief, Wendy Sartory Link, tests positive for COVID-19 Palm Beach County’s elections chief, Wendy Sartory Link, tests positive for COVID-19
• GA
  Georgia Catoosa County officials explain process of election audit in Georgia Catoosa County officials explain process of election audit in Georgia

  Georgia Election audit to scrutinize machine, absentee ballots Election audit to scrutinize machine, absentee ballots

  Georgia Stacey Abrams says efforts against voter suppression made 'the difference' in Georgia Stacey Abrams says efforts against voter suppression made 'the difference' in Georgia

  Georgia Ga. secretary of state quarantining after wife tests positive for COVID Ga. secretary of state quarantining after wife tests positive for COVID

  Georgia Recount teams assemble for manual review of Georgia election results Recount teams assemble for manual review of Georgia election results

  Georgia Georgia’s hand-count audit impacting counties large and small Georgia’s hand-count audit impacting counties large and small

  Georgia Metro Atlanta counties scramble to start hand recounting ballots Metro Atlanta counties scramble to start hand recounting ballots

  Georgia Muscogee Co. gears up for audit of general election votes; poll workers weigh in Muscogee Co. gears up for audit of general election votes; poll workers weigh in

  Georgia DeKalb certifies election results, plans to start recount Saturday DeKalb certifies election results, plans to start recount Saturday

  Georgia Chatham Co. Board of Elections to begin ballot recount Friday Chatham Co. Board of Elections to begin ballot recount Friday

  Georgia How will Georgia recount 5M votes? How will Georgia recount 5M votes?

  Georgia Chatham elections officials believe county's hand recount can be completed by deadlien Chatham elections officials believe county's hand recount can be completed by deadlien
• ID
  Idaho Canyon County finalizes election results, saw increased voter turnout Canyon County finalizes election results, saw increased voter turnout
• IL
  Illinois Deputy clerk to head county office Deputy clerk to head county office
• IN
  Indiana Lake Co. election board decides fate of final outstanding ballots Lake Co. election board decides fate of final outstanding ballots

  Indiana Lake County election officials reject, approve provisional ballots ahead of certifying results Lake County election officials reject, approve provisional ballots ahead of certifying results

  Indiana St. Joseph County offices see virus outbreak after election St. Joseph County offices see virus outbreak after election
• KS
  Kansas COVID concerns force temporary closure of Ellis Co. Clerk's office COVID concerns force temporary closure of Ellis Co. Clerk's office

  Kansas Kansas Secretary of State says no evidence of fraud during election Kansas Secretary of State says no evidence of fraud during election

  Kansas About 7,000 ballots left to be counted in Sedgwick County About 7,000 ballots left to be counted in Sedgwick County

  Kansas Tight house races in Johnson County will be decided by provisional ballots Tight house races in Johnson County will be decided by provisional ballots
• KY
  Kentucky Secretary of State Adams recaps the election and looks toward the future Secretary of State Adams recaps the election and looks toward the future
• LA
  Louisiana Some Calcasieu voting sites still relocated due to hurricane damage Some Calcasieu voting sites still relocated due to hurricane damage
• MD
  Maryland Provisional ballot counting starts in Maryland, signaling end is near Provisional ballot counting starts in Maryland, signaling end is near
• MA
  Massachusetts Survey: Mass. voters want mail-in voting to stay Survey: Mass. voters want mail-in voting to stay

  Massachusetts New member joins North Attleboro Election Commission New member joins North Attleboro Election Commission
• MI
  Michigan Clinton Township voting error caused by Macomb County clerk, city clerk says Clinton Township voting error caused by Macomb County clerk, city clerk says

  Michigan Lawyers clash over integrity of election in Detroit Lawyers clash over integrity of election in Detroit

  Michigan Black organizers say allegations of Detroit voter fraud carry racist sentiment Black organizers say allegations of Detroit voter fraud carry racist sentiment

  Michigan Republican senators request election audit from secretary of state Republican senators request election audit from secretary of state

  Michigan Former Secretary of State calls for independent audit of election results in Michigan voter fraud lawsuit Former Secretary of State calls for independent audit of election results in Michigan voter fraud lawsuit

  Michigan Bill aims to ensure voter registration is canceled after death Bill aims to ensure voter registration is canceled after death

  Michigan Kayleigh McEnany confuses standard election process for fraud in Detroit Kayleigh McEnany confuses standard election process for fraud in Detroit

  Michigan President's supporters sue to toss votes in Ingham County; county clerk calls lawsuit 'ludicrous' President's supporters sue to toss votes in Ingham County; county clerk calls lawsuit 'ludicrous'
• MN
  Minnesota After court ruling, few Minnesotans risked late ballots After court ruling, few Minnesotans risked late ballots
• MT
  Montana SOS office in Capitol closed after staffer tests positive for COVID SOS office in Capitol closed after staffer tests positive for COVID
• NE
  Nebraska Turnout especially high in Nebraska counties holding first all-mail presidential election Turnout especially high in Nebraska counties holding first all-mail presidential election
• NV
  Nevada Clark County Registrar of Voters gives update on final day of ballot counting Clark County Registrar of Voters gives update on final day of ballot counting

  Nevada ‘It’s been a very stressful election,’ Registrar of Voters says as ballot counting nears end ‘It’s been a very stressful election,’ Registrar of Voters says as ballot counting nears end

  Nevada President, GOP drop Nevada court appeal of ballot count case President, GOP drop Nevada court appeal of ballot count case
• NH
  New Hampshire NH Officials: Anyone who waited in line to vote on Election Day should monitor for COVID-19 NH Officials: Anyone who waited in line to vote on Election Day should monitor for COVID-19

  New Hampshire State warns of potential community COVID-19 exposure at 4 polling places State warns of potential community COVID-19 exposure at 4 polling places
• NJ
  New Jersey Election Day problems, Newark: Delayed openings, confusion forced potential voters away from polls Election Day problems, Newark: Delayed openings, confusion forced potential voters away from polls

  New Jersey Thought the election was over? NJ counties have many thousands of provisional ballots to tally Thought the election was over? NJ counties have many thousands of provisional ballots to tally
• NM
  New Mexico 'The heart of the office': Election Manager Gloria Maestas retires after 25 years of service to Los Alamos Co. 'The heart of the office': Election Manager Gloria Maestas retires after 25 years of service to Los Alamos Co.
• NY
  New York Mother of parolee charged with voter fraud says her son made 'a mistake' Mother of parolee charged with voter fraud says her son made 'a mistake'

  New York Candidate's lawyers challenge hundreds of absentee ballots in tight Senate race Candidate's lawyers challenge hundreds of absentee ballots in tight Senate race

  New York Nassau begins absentee ballots count that could determine some races Nassau begins absentee ballots count that could determine some races
• NC
  North Carolina North Carolina voting results finalized tomorrow as absentee deadline passes North Carolina voting results finalized tomorrow as absentee deadline passes

  North Carolina Guilford County Board of Elections officials hold absentee ballot count Guilford County Board of Elections officials hold absentee ballot count
• ND
  North Dakota Plaintiffs to appeal dismissal of tribal voting rights case Plaintiffs to appeal dismissal of tribal voting rights case
• OH
  Ohio Hundreds of ballots still outstanding in Portage Hundreds of ballots still outstanding in Portage

  Ohio 3 additional Cuyahoga County BOE poll workers test positive for COVID-19 3 additional Cuyahoga County BOE poll workers test positive for COVID-19
• OK
  Oklahoma Oklahoma State Election Board reports thousands of absentee ballots rejected, missing requirements Oklahoma State Election Board reports thousands of absentee ballots rejected, missing requirements
• OR
  Oregon Ranked choice voting gets first use in Benton County Ranked choice voting gets first use in Benton County

  Oregon How Oregon and Washington young voters stepped up in the 2020 election How Oregon and Washington young voters stepped up in the 2020 election

  Oregon Multnomah Co. elections officials clarify how many ballots remain uncounted and why Multnomah Co. elections officials clarify how many ballots remain uncounted and why

  Oregon MultCo Elections: No truth to claims ballots not being counted MultCo Elections: No truth to claims ballots not being counted
• PA
  Pennsylvania Election equipment vendors describe training, election day issues Election equipment vendors describe training, election day issues

  Pennsylvania Washington County Elections Board unanimous in tackling challenged provisional ballots Washington County Elections Board unanimous in tackling challenged provisional ballots

  Pennsylvania Federal complaint filed by campaign cites Luzerne County military mail-in ballot investigation Federal complaint filed by campaign cites Luzerne County military mail-in ballot investigation

  Pennsylvania Last-minute poll book additions discussed by election inquiry committee Last-minute poll book additions discussed by election inquiry committee

  Pennsylvania Presidents' team withdraws dispute over 4K MontCo provisional ballots Presidents' team withdraws dispute over 4K MontCo provisional ballots

  Pennsylvania Crawford County poll workers test positive for COVID-19 Crawford County poll workers test positive for COVID-19

  Pennsylvania Campaign wins case on Pa. voter ID deadline Campaign wins case on Pa. voter ID deadline

  Pennsylvania Central Pa. election officials see no evidence of election fraud; one describes GOP effort to ‘exaggerate’ Central Pa. election officials see no evidence of election fraud; one describes GOP effort to ‘exaggerate’

  Pennsylvania As Justice Dept. probes election, Republicans's pursuit of fraud hits hurdle...lack of evidence As Justice Dept. probes election, Republicans's pursuit of fraud hits hurdle...lack of evidence

  Pennsylvania Allegheny County completes counting 350,000 mail-in ballots, working through provisionals Allegheny County completes counting 350,000 mail-in ballots, working through provisionals

  Pennsylvania Tens of thousands of provisional ballots in Pa. still need to be processed Tens of thousands of provisional ballots in Pa. still need to be processed

  Pennsylvania Shredded ballot claim in Bucks rooted in confusion at best, officials say Shredded ballot claim in Bucks rooted in confusion at best, officials say

  Pennsylvania Pennsylvania secretary of state asks judge to toss campaign’s ‘desperate and unfounded’ lawsuit Pennsylvania secretary of state asks judge to toss campaign’s ‘desperate and unfounded’ lawsuit

  Pennsylvania Pa. Senate Democratic leader criticizes GOP for launching investigations into integrity of election Pa. Senate Democratic leader criticizes GOP for launching investigations into integrity of election

  Pennsylvania Virus outbreak slows ballot count in Westmoreland Co. Virus outbreak slows ballot count in Westmoreland Co.
• TN
  Tennessee Election Commission will move into former Fred’s building Election Commission will move into former Fred’s building

  Tennessee Election Commission continues count of provisional ballots Election Commission continues count of provisional ballots
• TX
  Texas New Harris Co. elections administrator isn't here for the drama New Harris Co. elections administrator isn't here for the drama

  Texas Harris Co. prepares to pick new paper-based voting machines Harris Co. prepares to pick new paper-based voting machines

  Texas Williamson County still sorting through 3,400 provisional ballots Williamson County still sorting through 3,400 provisional ballots

  Texas Travis County to allow poll watchers in counting rooms Travis County to allow poll watchers in counting rooms

  Texas Candidate asks for state help after election glitch in Comal County Candidate asks for state help after election glitch in Comal County

  Texas Two Midland County poll workers tested positive for COVID-19 after Election Day Two Midland County poll workers tested positive for COVID-19 after Election Day
• VA
  Virginia Poll worker at Richmond voting precinct tests positive for COVID-19 Poll worker at Richmond voting precinct tests positive for COVID-19

  Virginia Henry Co. General Registrar Liz Stone died after brief illness Henry Co. General Registrar Liz Stone died after brief illness

  Virginia How health director believes 16 election workers caught COVID-19 How health director believes 16 election workers caught COVID-19
• WA
  Washington How Oregon and Washington young voters stepped up in the 2020 election How Oregon and Washington young voters stepped up in the 2020 election

  Washington How Republican Kim Wyman keeps winning in blue Washington state How Republican Kim Wyman keeps winning in blue Washington state
• WV
  West Virginia Local polling place connected to several cases of COVID-19 Local polling place connected to several cases of COVID-19

  West Virginia Several COVID-19 cases linked to Fayette County polling location Several COVID-19 cases linked to Fayette County polling location
• WI
  Wisconsin Lawsuit on behalf of campaign seeks to exclude votes from Milwaukee, Dane and Menominee counties Lawsuit on behalf of campaign seeks to exclude votes from Milwaukee, Dane and Menominee counties

  Wisconsin State investigation includes Green Bay's handling of election State investigation includes Green Bay's handling of election

  Wisconsin Misplaced Milwaukee flash drive morphs into false reports of election fraud Misplaced Milwaukee flash drive morphs into false reports of election fraud

  Wisconsin Brown County Clerk raised concerns about observer at Central Count facility Brown County Clerk raised concerns about observer at Central Count facility

  Wisconsin Felt tip pens and disqualified ballots: Misinformation about WI election continues Felt tip pens and disqualified ballots: Misinformation about WI election continues

  Wisconsin Wisconsin Elections Commission offers more clarifications on potential recount Wisconsin Elections Commission offers more clarifications on potential recount
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