Daily News

Wednesday February 28, 2024

• National News
  National News Chatbots’ inaccurate, misleading responses about US elections threaten to keep voters from polls Chatbots’ inaccurate, misleading responses about US elections threaten to keep voters from polls

  National News The 2020 election took days to call. Could it happen again this year? The 2020 election took days to call. Could it happen again this year?

  National News Voter registration bills make up more than 10% of all election-related legislation in 2024 state legislative sessions Voter registration bills make up more than 10% of all election-related legislation in 2024 state legislative sessions

  National News Harris says White House backs 3 'days of action' on voting rights as she meets with advocates Harris says White House backs 3 'days of action' on voting rights as she meets with advocates

  National News Sen. Warner: U.S. is less prepared to secure the 2024 election than 2020 Sen. Warner: U.S. is less prepared to secure the 2024 election than 2020
• AK
  Alaska Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot

  Alaska Ballot measures on ranked choice repeal, minimum wage increase likely to go before Alaska voters Ballot measures on ranked choice repeal, minimum wage increase likely to go before Alaska voters
• AZ
  Arizona Elections bills move forward, mostly along party lines Elections bills move forward, mostly along party lines

  Arizona Right-wing lawmaker to announce candidacy for Maricopa County Recorder Right-wing lawmaker to announce candidacy for Maricopa County Recorder

  Arizona State Rep. Justin Heap set to run for Maricopa County recorder, setting up elections showdown State Rep. Justin Heap set to run for Maricopa County recorder, setting up elections showdown
• AR
  Arkansas Early voting slow but steady, say election officials in Benton and Washington counties Early voting slow but steady, say election officials in Benton and Washington counties

  Arkansas County sees low turnout for early voting County sees low turnout for early voting
• CA
  California Shasta County Elections Commission recommends hand counting ballots in violation of state law Shasta County Elections Commission recommends hand counting ballots in violation of state law

  California OC election officials give look into vote-counting process, address conspiracy theories OC election officials give look into vote-counting process, address conspiracy theories

  California State and O.C. officials assure public about election security as people begin voting in Tuesday’s election State and O.C. officials assure public about election security as people begin voting in Tuesday’s election

  California What happens to your ballot after you vote? What happens to your ballot after you vote?

  California Shasta County Elections Commission asks county supervisors to defy California law Shasta County Elections Commission asks county supervisors to defy California law

  California How a Blizzard Warning in parts Placer, El Dorado counties could impact the Primary Election How a Blizzard Warning in parts Placer, El Dorado counties could impact the Primary Election
• DE
  Delaware Jennings to appeal voting rights ruling Jennings to appeal voting rights ruling

  Delaware Delaware attorney general vows to fight court ruling that halts early voting and permanent absentee voting Delaware attorney general vows to fight court ruling that halts early voting and permanent absentee voting
• FL
  Florida Technology allows disabled voters to cast ballots independently Technology allows disabled voters to cast ballots independently

  Florida Federal judge rejects 'impartiality' allegation, stays on Florida voter-registration case Federal judge rejects 'impartiality' allegation, stays on Florida voter-registration case

  Florida Collier County commissioners reject proposed study for voting system overhaul Collier County commissioners reject proposed study for voting system overhaul
• GA
  Georgia Georgia House panel backs ballot inspections and fewer voting machines Georgia House panel backs ballot inspections and fewer voting machines

  Georgia A new tool targets voter fraud in Georgia – but is it skirting the law? A new tool targets voter fraud in Georgia – but is it skirting the law?

  Georgia Poll Workers Statewide Being Trained in Use of Narcan Poll Workers Statewide Being Trained in Use of Narcan

  Georgia Cobb Elections mails out 75 incorrect absentee ballots Cobb Elections mails out 75 incorrect absentee ballots
• ID
  Idaho Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines
• IL
  Illinois Cook County Clerk’s Office “Trusted Source” webpage combats election misinformation Cook County Clerk’s Office “Trusted Source” webpage combats election misinformation
• IN
  Indiana Election Board unveils new voting machines; Will rent box vehicles to help transport to polling sites Election Board unveils new voting machines; Will rent box vehicles to help transport to polling sites
• KS
  Kansas Sedgwick County students create new 'I Voted' sticker designs Sedgwick County students create new 'I Voted' sticker designs
• MD
  Maryland Lawmakers Propose Mandatory ID to Vote in Maryland Lawmakers Propose Mandatory ID to Vote in Maryland
• MI
  Michigan Nessel and Benson report smooth sailing on Election Day, while voters share discontent at polls Nessel and Benson report smooth sailing on Election Day, while voters share discontent at polls

  Michigan Man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan official over 2020 election Man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan official over 2020 election

  Michigan Michigan secretary of state assures primary voting is 'going smoothly' Michigan secretary of state assures primary voting is 'going smoothly'

  Michigan Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says voters turned out in record numbers ahead of primary Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says voters turned out in record numbers ahead of primary

  Michigan Ann Arbor led Michigan with most ballots cast at early voting centers Ann Arbor led Michigan with most ballots cast at early voting centers

  Michigan Polls open in Washtenaw County for Tuesday, Feb. 27 presidential primary election Polls open in Washtenaw County for Tuesday, Feb. 27 presidential primary election

  Michigan Committed voters turn out for presidential primary in Oakland Co. Committed voters turn out for presidential primary in Oakland Co.

  Michigan Election workers facilitate the voting process Election workers facilitate the voting process

  Michigan Michigan election gave communities more time to handle absentee ballots Michigan election gave communities more time to handle absentee ballots

  Michigan Election officials keep things rolling during the 2024 Presidential Primary Election Election officials keep things rolling during the 2024 Presidential Primary Election

  Michigan Grand Rapids Public Schools parents voice concerns over buildings being open as polling places Grand Rapids Public Schools parents voice concerns over buildings being open as polling places

  Michigan Voters cast ballots ahead of presidential primary across Metro Detroit Voters cast ballots ahead of presidential primary across Metro Detroit

  Michigan Clerk: Months Of Preparation Went Into Tuesday’s Primary Election Clerk: Months Of Preparation Went Into Tuesday’s Primary Election
• MN
  Minnesota Minnesota colleges could host on-campus early voting under proposal at Capitol Minnesota colleges could host on-campus early voting under proposal at Capitol
• MS
  Mississippi Hinds County Board of Supervisors hold special meeting to address precinct change concerns Hinds County Board of Supervisors hold special meeting to address precinct change concerns
• MO
  Missouri Confusion on both sides of the aisle over Missouri's presidential primary process Confusion on both sides of the aisle over Missouri's presidential primary process
• NV
  Nevada Nevada election officials talk staffing issues, need to combat misinformation Nevada election officials talk staffing issues, need to combat misinformation
• NY
  New York New accessible voting machines to debut in March village elections New accessible voting machines to debut in March village elections

  New York Rensselaerville puts off polling-place reduction Rensselaerville puts off polling-place reduction

  New York County starts second “I Voted” sticker contest with expanded field County starts second “I Voted” sticker contest with expanded field
• NC
  North Carolina Advocacy groups, officials work to educate public of NC photo ID laws ahead of primary Advocacy groups, officials work to educate public of NC photo ID laws ahead of primary

  North Carolina How new North Carolina laws are affecting the primary election How new North Carolina laws are affecting the primary election

  North Carolina State BOE warns some election results may be delayed on Election Night, citing new laws State BOE warns some election results may be delayed on Election Night, citing new laws
• OH
  Ohio Incorrect return envelopes sent to hundreds of Montgomery County absentee voters Incorrect return envelopes sent to hundreds of Montgomery County absentee voters

  Ohio Elections board deputy director avoids suspension or firing after releasing confidential memo Elections board deputy director avoids suspension or firing after releasing confidential memo

  Ohio Four new members join Board of Elections Four new members join Board of Elections
• PA
  Pennsylvania Top Pa. official pushes back against accusations by lawmakers on election operations Top Pa. official pushes back against accusations by lawmakers on election operations

  Pennsylvania A Montco official ended up at the White House to advise on voting accessibility ahead of 2024. Here are some of his ideas. A Montco official ended up at the White House to advise on voting accessibility ahead of 2024. Here are some of his ideas.

  Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt addresses voting concerns ahead of 2024 primary Secretary of State Al Schmidt addresses voting concerns ahead of 2024 primary

  Pennsylvania Pa. taxpayers spent nearly $1M filling legislative vacancies over the past year Pa. taxpayers spent nearly $1M filling legislative vacancies over the past year
• SC
  South Carolina Atlantic Beach set to appoint acting election commission chairman Atlantic Beach set to appoint acting election commission chairman
• TN
  Tennessee Early voting concludes in Tennessee ahead of March 5 primaries Early voting concludes in Tennessee ahead of March 5 primaries

  Tennessee Blount Co. sees more than 5,000 total ballots cast during early voting as election workers hope for high turnout on Super Tuesday Blount Co. sees more than 5,000 total ballots cast during early voting as election workers hope for high turnout on Super Tuesday
• TX
  Texas Bexar County voter worries mail-in ballot applications were not processed Bexar County voter worries mail-in ballot applications were not processed

  Texas East Texas election office impacted by new law that extends early voting hours and days East Texas election office impacted by new law that extends early voting hours and days

  Texas Angelina County elections administrator explains effects of open primaries Angelina County elections administrator explains effects of open primaries

  Texas Campaign worker injured after being hit by vehicle near polling site, Laredo Police say Campaign worker injured after being hit by vehicle near polling site, Laredo Police say
• VA
  Virginia Latest effort to take politics out of Virginia elections department dies in state Senate Latest effort to take politics out of Virginia elections department dies in state Senate
• WA
  Washington Republicans Hatched a Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State Republicans Hatched a Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State
• WV
  West Virginia Cabell County poll worker dispute resolved at Secretary of State meeting Cabell County poll worker dispute resolved at Secretary of State meeting
• WI
  Wisconsin Republicans plan to appeal court order blocking their attempts to remove top election official Republicans plan to appeal court order blocking their attempts to remove top election official
• WY
  Wyoming Secretary of State Gray silent on True the Vote’s lack of voter fraud evidence Secretary of State Gray silent on True the Vote’s lack of voter fraud evidence
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