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Friday October 18, 2024

• National News
  National News Local election offices tap map data to boost voter turnout and trust Local election offices tap map data to boost voter turnout and trust

  National News Dominion voting systems is still a GOP bogeyman ahead of the election Dominion voting systems is still a GOP bogeyman ahead of the election

  National News Youth voter registration rates are lagging compared with 2020: See map Youth voter registration rates are lagging compared with 2020: See map

  National News Early in-person voting has begun in some states amid historic changes in the voting process Early in-person voting has begun in some states amid historic changes in the voting process

  National News Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections

  National News How do I vote in the 2024 election? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more How do I vote in the 2024 election? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

  National News In a close election, here are three legal disputes that could reach the Supreme Court In a close election, here are three legal disputes that could reach the Supreme Court

  National News Nearly 9 million have cast ballots as early voting starts across the US Nearly 9 million have cast ballots as early voting starts across the US

  National News Mail-in voting is a new norm. Is the US Postal Service up to the job? Mail-in voting is a new norm. Is the US Postal Service up to the job?

  National News Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody

  National News Trump likely to challenge any election loss. His options have narrowed Trump likely to challenge any election loss. His options have narrowed

  National News Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance Musk pushes debunked Dominion voting conspiracy theory at first Pennsylvania appearance

  National News How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data

  National News AI deepfakes a top concern for election officials with voting underway AI deepfakes a top concern for election officials with voting underway
• AZ
  Arizona Barbed wire, high fences: some election spots in Arizona close, but others step up Barbed wire, high fences: some election spots in Arizona close, but others step up

  Arizona Watch the life cycle of mail-in ballots in new Maricopa County Recorder's Office video Watch the life cycle of mail-in ballots in new Maricopa County Recorder's Office video

  Arizona Leaked chats reveal right-wing militia’s coordinated efforts to watch AZ ballot boxes Leaked chats reveal right-wing militia’s coordinated efforts to watch AZ ballot boxes

  Arizona Election workers in Arizona are facing slurs and death threats Election workers in Arizona are facing slurs and death threats

  Arizona Coconino County recorder election comes as local officials continue to grapple with misinformation Coconino County recorder election comes as local officials continue to grapple with misinformation

  Arizona Arizona election workers watch for potential AI attacks Arizona election workers watch for potential AI attacks
• AR
  Arkansas Early voting at two West Memphis churches required, Arkansas Supreme Court says Early voting at two West Memphis churches required, Arkansas Supreme Court says

  Arkansas West Memphis prepares for Arkansas Supreme Court ruling on whether the city has an early voting location West Memphis prepares for Arkansas Supreme Court ruling on whether the city has an early voting location

  Arkansas Independence County voters will decide paper-ballot proposal this November after Supreme Court ruling Independence County voters will decide paper-ballot proposal this November after Supreme Court ruling
• CA
  California Yolo County registrar's office addresses General Election ballot security, voter questions Yolo County registrar's office addresses General Election ballot security, voter questions

  California Northern California officials speak on preparation, ballot security Northern California officials speak on preparation, ballot security

  California Sierra Madre man discovers stack of mail-in ballots in storm drain Sierra Madre man discovers stack of mail-in ballots in storm drain

  California Grover Beach voters will decide whether city clerk should be elected. What happens next? Grover Beach voters will decide whether city clerk should be elected. What happens next?

  California Here’s why you shouldn’t worry about getting to your polling place Here’s why you shouldn’t worry about getting to your polling place

  California Sacramento organizations work to bring voter registration to eligible inmates Sacramento organizations work to bring voter registration to eligible inmates
• CO
  Colorado Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes remains transparent through the election season’s highs and lows Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes remains transparent through the election season’s highs and lows

  Colorado You can watch Douglas County ballot boxes on a 24/7 livestream You can watch Douglas County ballot boxes on a 24/7 livestream

  Colorado Pueblo County Elections Department adding a layer of safety for the election Pueblo County Elections Department adding a layer of safety for the election
• CT
  Connecticut Bridgeport 2019 election fraud case continued to December Bridgeport 2019 election fraud case continued to December
• FL
  Florida Heeding requests, DeSantis eases voting rules after hurricanes Heeding requests, DeSantis eases voting rules after hurricanes

  Florida 25 Pinellas County polling places relocated after Helene, Milton 25 Pinellas County polling places relocated after Helene, Milton

  Florida Eight voting precincts moved for Nov. 5 election in Sarasota because of hurricane damage Eight voting precincts moved for Nov. 5 election in Sarasota because of hurricane damage

  Florida The Boca Interview: Wendy Sartory Link The Boca Interview: Wendy Sartory Link

  Florida New program helps disabled veterans vote in Orange County New program helps disabled veterans vote in Orange County

  Florida Milton-ravaged counties will receive voting accommodations, DeSantis says Milton-ravaged counties will receive voting accommodations, DeSantis says

  Florida Elections changes OK'd in Milton's aftermath including St. Lucie, Indian River counties Elections changes OK'd in Milton's aftermath including St. Lucie, Indian River counties
• GA
  Georgia 81-Year-Old Covington woman votes for the first time 81-Year-Old Covington woman votes for the first time

  Georgia Georgia GOP chairman says party will appeal ruling that voided 7 new State Election Board rules Georgia GOP chairman says party will appeal ruling that voided 7 new State Election Board rules

  Georgia Richmond County polling location change due to Helene damage Richmond County polling location change due to Helene damage

  Georgia Man arrested outside of polling center in Evans after calling candidates 'murderers' Man arrested outside of polling center in Evans after calling candidates 'murderers'

  Georgia FBI Atlanta looks into 'suspicious letter' at Georgia Secretary of State's Office FBI Atlanta looks into 'suspicious letter' at Georgia Secretary of State's Office

  Georgia Georgia set an early voting record. It doesn’t mean what you think. Georgia set an early voting record. It doesn’t mean what you think.

  Georgia What ruling against hand count will mean to election workers What ruling against hand count will mean to election workers
• HI
  Hawaii US Attorney Named To Oversee Hawaii Election Complaints US Attorney Named To Oversee Hawaii Election Complaints
• ID
  Idaho Ada County Clerk hopes Ballot Verifier improves election security Ada County Clerk hopes Ballot Verifier improves election security

  Idaho Election supervisors share important reminders for Ada County voters Election supervisors share important reminders for Ada County voters
• IL
  Illinois ‘Is my vote safe?’ Winnebago County election officials address voter integrity ‘Is my vote safe?’ Winnebago County election officials address voter integrity

  Illinois Local election official worries about slower delivery times for mail-in ballots Local election official worries about slower delivery times for mail-in ballots

  Illinois Champaign Co. woman serves in her fifth presidential election Champaign Co. woman serves in her fifth presidential election
• IN
  Indiana Indiana officials ask federal government to verify citizenship of 585K registered voters Indiana officials ask federal government to verify citizenship of 585K registered voters

  Indiana Bipartisan effort to ensure ballots are safely stored and counted accurately Bipartisan effort to ensure ballots are safely stored and counted accurately

  Indiana Cass County Clerk Destry Richey discusses the 2024 election Cass County Clerk Destry Richey discusses the 2024 election

  Indiana Vanderburgh election officials unsure why 300 absentee ballots were marooned in Louisville Vanderburgh election officials unsure why 300 absentee ballots were marooned in Louisville
• IA
  Iowa Satellite voting location offers more accessibility to disabled Iowans Satellite voting location offers more accessibility to disabled Iowans
• KY
  Kentucky Counties begin certifying machines ahead of 2024 election Counties begin certifying machines ahead of 2024 election
• LA
  Louisiana New polling place opens in Jeanerette ahead of early voting New polling place opens in Jeanerette ahead of early voting
• ME
  Maine Bellows says unsubstantiated noncitizen voting claims ‘lay groundwork to challenge results’ Bellows says unsubstantiated noncitizen voting claims ‘lay groundwork to challenge results’

  Maine Posted inElections Shenna Bellows on the ‘extraordinary measures’ aimed at ensuring on-time mail ballots Posted inElections Shenna Bellows on the ‘extraordinary measures’ aimed at ensuring on-time mail ballots
• MD
  Maryland Board of Elections Staff Demonstrates How It Ensures Accurate, Secure Results Board of Elections Staff Demonstrates How It Ensures Accurate, Secure Results

  Maryland Election officials warn of bad actors, trickery, but it is not all gloom and doom Election officials warn of bad actors, trickery, but it is not all gloom and doom
• MI
  Michigan Extra deputies, poll workers will watch for voter intimidation in Washtenaw County on election day Extra deputies, poll workers will watch for voter intimidation in Washtenaw County on election day

  Michigan AG Nessel aims to dismiss election lawsuit targeting military, overseas voters AG Nessel aims to dismiss election lawsuit targeting military, overseas voters

  Michigan Michigan Attorney General offers advice to police on identifying election crimes Michigan Attorney General offers advice to police on identifying election crimes

  Michigan Small number of absentee ballots went missing in the mail, Grand Rapids clerk says Small number of absentee ballots went missing in the mail, Grand Rapids clerk says

  Michigan 'The community cares': Ottawa County Clerk holds election conversation 'The community cares': Ottawa County Clerk holds election conversation

  Michigan From werewolves to lighthouses, 'I voted' stickers are suddenly cool in Michigan From werewolves to lighthouses, 'I voted' stickers are suddenly cool in Michigan

  Michigan Watermarks added to Macomb Co. ballots Watermarks added to Macomb Co. ballots
• MN
  Minnesota Twin Cities News Voting machines tested in Blaine as Election Day grows closer Twin Cities News Voting machines tested in Blaine as Election Day grows closer

  Minnesota Minnesota officials test voting equipment ahead of Election Day Minnesota officials test voting equipment ahead of Election Day

  Minnesota Minnesota Secretary of State highlights integrity of state’s voting machines Minnesota Secretary of State highlights integrity of state’s voting machines

  Minnesota Vote counting equipment stands up to tests Vote counting equipment stands up to tests
• MO
  Missouri Missouri officials express confidence in election security amid national skepticism Missouri officials express confidence in election security amid national skepticism
• NE
  Nebraska Douglas County reports high turnout for early in-person voting Douglas County reports high turnout for early in-person voting

  Nebraska Get the Facts: Why drop boxes are the safest way to return early ballots Get the Facts: Why drop boxes are the safest way to return early ballots
• NV
  Nevada Clark County’s top election official optimistic results will be released more quickly than in 2020 Clark County’s top election official optimistic results will be released more quickly than in 2020

  Nevada Millions pour into groups supporting abortion, ranked-choice voting ballot questions Millions pour into groups supporting abortion, ranked-choice voting ballot questions
• NM
  New Mexico NM Secretary of State Office campaign against against A.I. election misinformatio NM Secretary of State Office campaign against against A.I. election misinformatio

  New Mexico New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation

  New Mexico Election workers certify voting machines ahead of Election Day Election workers certify voting machines ahead of Election Day

  New Mexico Q&A: Amanda López Askin wants to be reelected as Doña Ana County Clerk Q&A: Amanda López Askin wants to be reelected as Doña Ana County Clerk
• NY
  New York How does Election Day vote counting work? Previewing the process How does Election Day vote counting work? Previewing the process

  New York Albany County 'I Voted' Sticker: social media, voters and sticker designer react Albany County 'I Voted' Sticker: social media, voters and sticker designer react
• NC
  North Carolina Early voting begins in storm-ravaged North Carolina Early voting begins in storm-ravaged North Carolina

  North Carolina NC polling sites in Charlotte area see long lines as early voting starts for 2024 election NC polling sites in Charlotte area see long lines as early voting starts for 2024 election

  North Carolina ‘The line was wrapped around’ Early voting starts in Wilmington ‘The line was wrapped around’ Early voting starts in Wilmington

  North Carolina In Hendersonville, Early Voting Draws a Steady Crowd In Hendersonville, Early Voting Draws a Steady Crowd

  North Carolina Lines greet Pitt Co. voters; here’s what you need to know as voting begins Lines greet Pitt Co. voters; here’s what you need to know as voting begins

  North Carolina ‘Never seen lines like this’: Attendees face hours-long waits at early voting sites ‘Never seen lines like this’: Attendees face hours-long waits at early voting sites

  North Carolina Election security: State and ENC election officials talk about protecting against AI and verifying vote counts Election security: State and ENC election officials talk about protecting against AI and verifying vote counts

  North Carolina As North Carolina begins voting, hurricane devastation complicates casting ballots As North Carolina begins voting, hurricane devastation complicates casting ballots

  North Carolina Lines were long on first day of early voting in Helene-ravaged Asheville Lines were long on first day of early voting in Helene-ravaged Asheville

  North Carolina Election officials visit Asheville as early voting begins in NC Election officials visit Asheville as early voting begins in NC

  North Carolina Federal Judge Dismisses Part of RNC Lawsuit To Disqualify 225K North Carolina Voters Federal Judge Dismisses Part of RNC Lawsuit To Disqualify 225K North Carolina Voters

  North Carolina A lifetime of voting: Meet the 74-year-old poll worker still inspiring new voters in Union County A lifetime of voting: Meet the 74-year-old poll worker still inspiring new voters in Union County

  North Carolina Federal judge partially dismisses faulty NC voter registration form lawsuit Federal judge partially dismisses faulty NC voter registration form lawsuit

  North Carolina Issue concerning tabulator fixed at Ronda Town Hall, Wilkes County Board of Elections says Issue concerning tabulator fixed at Ronda Town Hall, Wilkes County Board of Elections says

  North Carolina Voters and volunteers express excitement and surprise at voter turnout as early voting begins in the Triad Voters and volunteers express excitement and surprise at voter turnout as early voting begins in the Triad

  North Carolina Poll Workers share experience after first day of early voting Poll Workers share experience after first day of early voting

  North Carolina Curbside voting: What it is and how Guilford County is using it Curbside voting: What it is and how Guilford County is using it

  North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein talks voter excitement and election security Attorney General Josh Stein talks voter excitement and election security
• OH
  Ohio Disability Rights Ohio is helping voters navigate restrictions on ballot drop boxes Disability Rights Ohio is helping voters navigate restrictions on ballot drop boxes
• OK
  Oklahoma Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody
• OR
  Oregon Oregon secretary of state candidates offer competing visions for office Oregon secretary of state candidates offer competing visions for office

  Oregon Oregon SOS Elections Division shuts off phones due to calls about false claims Oregon SOS Elections Division shuts off phones due to calls about false claims

  Oregon Misinformation about Trump’s absence from Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet leaves secretary of state inundated with calls Misinformation about Trump’s absence from Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet leaves secretary of state inundated with calls

  Oregon Douglas County Clerk faces challenger who wants to count all ballots by hand Douglas County Clerk faces challenger who wants to count all ballots by hand
• PA
  Pennsylvania Republican congressional candidate files challenge to Delaware Co. election machines Republican congressional candidate files challenge to Delaware Co. election machines

  Pennsylvania Pittsburgh area teens lead youth voter registration efforts as election nears Pittsburgh area teens lead youth voter registration efforts as election nears

  Pennsylvania Clarion County preps for big election Clarion County preps for big election

  Pennsylvania Berks County Board of Elections refers potential ballot violations to the district attorney Berks County Board of Elections refers potential ballot violations to the district attorney

  Pennsylvania Poll worker warriors: Federal government offers more training for election workers Poll worker warriors: Federal government offers more training for election workers
• SC
  South Carolina Atlantic Beach town election commission upholds controversial appeal Atlantic Beach town election commission upholds controversial appeal

  South Carolina Columbia considers shift from majority to plurality voting system Columbia considers shift from majority to plurality voting system

  South Carolina South Carolina upgrades to new voting tabulators for faster & secure results South Carolina upgrades to new voting tabulators for faster & secure results
• TN
  Tennessee First day of early voting for the 2024 Presidential election in Rutherford County First day of early voting for the 2024 Presidential election in Rutherford County

  Tennessee Davidson County Election Commission reinstates coffee stirrers for easier voting Davidson County Election Commission reinstates coffee stirrers for easier voting

  Tennessee Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett makes stop at Knox County polling location as early voting swings into full gear Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett makes stop at Knox County polling location as early voting swings into full gear

  Tennessee Voting issues arise with new machines in Shelby County, stylus should help possible user error Voting issues arise with new machines in Shelby County, stylus should help possible user error

  Tennessee Some voters report problems at polls; election commission says be careful when casting ballot Some voters report problems at polls; election commission says be careful when casting ballot

  Tennessee More than 13k people voted in Knox County on the first day of early voting More than 13k people voted in Knox County on the first day of early voting

  Tennessee Liberian-born woman becomes US citizen and helps other Americans exercise their voting rights Liberian-born woman becomes US citizen and helps other Americans exercise their voting rights

  Tennessee New voting sites alleviate congestion, enhancing voter experience in Hamilton County New voting sites alleviate congestion, enhancing voter experience in Hamilton County
• TX
  Texas Can a poll worker write on your ballot in Texas? | Here's what you need to know Can a poll worker write on your ballot in Texas? | Here's what you need to know

  Texas Dallas County runs third test of its voting machines to address concerns Dallas County runs third test of its voting machines to address concerns

  Texas Bexar County sees record voter registration for 2024 general election Bexar County sees record voter registration for 2024 general election

  Texas Harris County Elections office opens new multipurpose headquarters, encourages early voting Harris County Elections office opens new multipurpose headquarters, encourages early voting

  Texas Dallas County unveils new "I voted" stickers Dallas County unveils new "I voted" stickers
• UT
  Utah Here’s how to cast a write-in vote in Utah, and how election officials will count them Here’s how to cast a write-in vote in Utah, and how election officials will count them

  Utah Here’s what’s being done to improve election security in Utah Here’s what’s being done to improve election security in Utah

  Utah 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker designed by student 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker designed by student
• VT
  Vermont Vermont introduces new law to ban firearms from polling places Vermont introduces new law to ban firearms from polling places
• VA
  Virginia Election official accuses Virginia AG of politically motivated prosecution Election official accuses Virginia AG of politically motivated prosecution

  Virginia Albemarle officials bash 'nakedly partisan screed' against ranked-choice voting Albemarle officials bash 'nakedly partisan screed' against ranked-choice voting
• WV
  West Virginia Early voters in Kanawha Co. use new technology to check-in Early voters in Kanawha Co. use new technology to check-in
• WI
  Wisconsin What election observers can and can't do at Wisconsin voting sites What election observers can and can't do at Wisconsin voting sites
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