After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ballot for millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ballot for millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ballot for millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ballot for millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ballot for millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship
There is no shortage of job openings for local election officials in Michigan. It's the same in Pennsylvania. Wisconsin, too.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship
There is no shortage of job openings for local election officials in Michigan. It's the same in Pennsylvania. Wisconsin, too.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship
There is no shortage of job openings for local election officials in Michigan. It's the same in Pennsylvania. Wisconsin, too.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Justice Department probing postmaster over fundraising
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Justice Department probing postmaster over fundraising
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Justice Department probing postmaster over fundraising
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Iowa flap raises fears of politicized local election offices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top elections official in Scott County, Iowa.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Iowa flap raises fears of politicized local election offices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top elections official in Scott County, Iowa.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Iowa flap raises fears of politicized local election offices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top elections official in Scott County, Iowa.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Iowa flap raises fears of politicized local election offices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It had been eight years since a Republican candidate even stepped forward to challenge Democrat Roxanna Moritz as the top elections official in Scott County, Iowa.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
As GOP restricts voting, Democrats move to expand access
Last year, for the first time in more than a quarter-century, Democrats in Virginia took control of the statehouse and the governor's mansion. Since then, one priority has become clear: expanding voting rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
As GOP restricts voting, Democrats move to expand access
Last year, for the first time in more than a quarter-century, Democrats in Virginia took control of the statehouse and the governor's mansion. Since then, one priority has become clear: expanding voting rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
As GOP restricts voting, Democrats move to expand access
Last year, for the first time in more than a quarter-century, Democrats in Virginia took control of the statehouse and the governor's mansion. Since then, one priority has become clear: expanding voting rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Election officials face fines, charges in GOP voting laws
In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Restoring service central to Biden's postal board nominees
President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Restoring service central to Biden's postal board nominees
President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Restoring service central to Biden's postal board nominees
President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Restoring service central to Biden's postal board nominees
President Joe Biden's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
As America embraces early voting, GOP hurries to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
As America embraces early voting, GOP hurries to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
As America embraces early voting, GOP hurries to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
As America embraces early voting, GOP hurries to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
As America embraces voting early, GOP moves to restrict it
Nearly seven of every 10 voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2020. Republicans are moving to make it harder for that to happen again, potentially affecting the voting preferences of millions of Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek greater control over local elections
Partisan takeovers of election boards. Threats to fine county election officials and overturn results. Even bans on giving water to voters while they stand in line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek greater control over local elections
Partisan takeovers of election boards. Threats to fine county election officials and overturn results. Even bans on giving water to voters while they stand in line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek greater control over local elections
Partisan takeovers of election boards. Threats to fine county election officials and overturn results. Even bans on giving water to voters while they stand in line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek greater control over local elections
Partisan takeovers of election boards. Threats to fine county election officials and overturn results. Even bans on giving water to voters while they stand in line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
GOP pushes bills to allow social media 'censorship' lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
GOP pushes bills to allow social media 'censorship' lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
GOP pushes bills to allow social media 'censorship' lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden nominates 3 to postal board as delays persist
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated three postal experts to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service, a move that could alter the course of an agency grappling with delivery delays and rumored cuts under its embattled Republican leader.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to make sure it doesn't happen again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Biden nominates 3 to postal board as delays persist
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated three postal experts to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service, a move that could alter the course of an agency grappling with delivery delays and rumored cuts under its embattled Republican leader.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek tougher voting rules after record turnout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers in statehouses across the country are moving swiftly to attack some of the voting methods that fueled the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek tougher voting rules after record turnout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers in statehouses across the country are moving swiftly to attack some of the voting methods that fueled the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
GOP lawmakers seek tougher voting rules after record turnout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers in statehouses across the country are moving swiftly to attack some of the voting methods that fueled the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Election claims, and why it's clear Biden won
ATLANTA (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s 46th president, Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters still believe Biden was not legitimately elected after Trump continues to argue the election was stolen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Election claims, and why it's clear Biden won
ATLANTA (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s 46th president, Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters still believe Biden was not legitimately elected after Trump continues to argue the election was stolen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Election claims, and why it's clear Biden won
ATLANTA (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden is sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s 46th president, Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters still believe Biden was not legitimately elected after Trump continues to argue the election was stolen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss
Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss
Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that's no guarantee the measures making it easier to cast ballots will stick around for future elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that's no guarantee the measures making it easier to cast ballots will stick around for future elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that's no guarantee the measures making it easier to cast ballots will stick around for future elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: What's with all the election audits?
As they seek to overturn — or at least cast doubts on — the results of the Nov. 3 presidential election, President Donald Trump and his Republican allies have zeroed in on a routine and common process: post-election audits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: How does election certification usually work?
In normal times, the certification of election results is a routine process that doesn’t get much attention. But these are not normal times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Poll workers contract virus, but Election Day link unclear
Despite painstaking efforts to keep election sites safe, some poll workers who came in contact with voters on Election Day have tested positive for the coronavirus, including more than two dozen in Missouri and others in New York, Iowa, Indiana and Virginia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some military voters are concerned they have been thrust into the center of unsubstantiated fraud claims by President Donald Trump’s campaign that several thousand people may have improperly voted in Nevada.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Military voters fear they're part of unsupported fraud claim
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even before
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
States cite smooth election, despite Trump's baseless claims
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities, according to state officials and election experts, a stark contrast to the baseless claims of fraud being leveled by President Donald Trump following his defeat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
States cite smooth election, despite Trump's baseless claims
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities, according to state officials and election experts, a stark contrast to the baseless claims of fraud being leveled by President Donald Trump following his defeat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Despite Trump's claims, mail voting ensured smooth election
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 presidential election had all the makings of a looming disaster: fears of Russian meddling, violence at the polls and voter intimidation, and poll workers fleeing their posts because of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Advance voting helped ensure a smooth election despite risks
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 presidential election had all the makings of a looming disaster: fears of Russian meddling, violence at the polls and voter intimidation, and poll workers fleeing their posts because of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Poll watchers emerge as a flashpoint in battle over ballots
Election officials in key battleground states pushed back on claims by the Trump campaign that Republican poll watchers were being improperly denied access to observe the counting of ballots, saying Thursday that rules were being followed and they were committed to transparency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
After judge's order, Postal Service sweep finds 13 ballots
U.S. Postal Service inspectors found just 13 ballots — all in Pennsylvania — during an Election Day sweep of mail processing centers ordered by a federal judge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Postal Service says it can't meet judge's ballot order
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday said it could not meet a federal judge's order to sweep processing centers for undelivered mail-in ballots, arguing that doing so would disrupt its Election Day operations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Long lines, enthusiasm but no major problems as US votes
Amid a global pandemic that defined a tumultuous presidential campaign, voters across the U.S. on Tuesday braved worries about getting sick, threats of polling place intimidation and expectations of long lines caused by changes to voting procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
U.S. voters mark the end of an election like no other
Voters marked the end of an election like no other at the polls on Tuesday, casting the last of what will likely be a record number of ballots despite a global pandemic that has upended long-established election procedures and triggered hundreds of lawsuits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
The scourge of a global pandemic produced an election season like no other in the U.S., persuading record numbers of Americans to cast their ballots early, forcing states to make changes to long-established election procedures and leading to hundreds of lawsuits over how votes would be cast and which ballots …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
The scourge of a global pandemic produced an election season like no other in the U.S., persuading record numbers of Americans to cast their ballots early, forcing states to make changes to long-established election procedures and leading to hundreds of lawsuits over how votes will be cast and which ballots …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Polling places are latest front in battle over face masks
America's fight over masks has reached a new front: polling places.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway
U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Outside hard-hit nursing home, staffers find nervous public
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — They can't get taxis or child care. Two were refused service at a gas station. Another's trip to a pharmacy prompted a concerned call.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
WVa has 5 positive coronavirus cases; gov tests negative
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he has tested negative for the new coronavirus after his staff discovered he attended an event with the first person in the state to test positive for the virus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
West Virginia governor declares emergency as virus threatens
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday declared a state of emergency in response to the new coronavirus, even as West Virginia remains the last state in the U.S. without a confirmed case.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Virus threat: West Virginia basketball tournaments suspended
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday suspended state high school basketball tournaments due to concerns over the new coronavirus, just hours before he was supposed to take to the sidelines to coach a girl's game.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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