Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.
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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.
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Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.
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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.
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Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.
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.
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Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.
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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.
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Experts warn of dangers from breach of voter system software
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican efforts questioning the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have led to voting system breaches that election security experts say pose a heightened risk to future elections.
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Experts warn of dangers from breach of voter system software
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican efforts questioning the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have led to voting system breaches that election security experts say pose a heightened risk to future elections.
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Experts warn of dangers from breach of voter system software
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican efforts questioning the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have led to voting system breaches that election security experts say pose a heightened risk to future elections.
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Experts warn of dangers from breach of voter system software
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican efforts questioning the outcome of the 2020 presidential race have led to voting system breaches that election security experts say pose a heightened risk to future elections.
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Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law
ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats on Tuesday put forward a new proposal to update the landmark Voting Rights Act, seeking against long odds to revive the civil rights-era legislation that once served as a barrier against discriminatory voting laws.
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Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law
ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats on Tuesday put forward a new proposal to update the landmark Voting Rights Act, seeking against long odds to revive the civil rights-era legislation that once served as a barrier against discriminatory voting laws.
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Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law
ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats on Tuesday put forward a new proposal to update the landmark Voting Rights Act, seeking against long odds to revive the civil rights-era legislation that once served as a barrier against discriminatory voting laws.
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Democrats unveil plan to update landmark voting law
ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats on Tuesday put forward a new proposal to update the landmark Voting Rights Act, seeking against long odds to revive the civil rights-era legislation that once served as a barrier against discriminatory voting laws.
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AP: Few AZ voter fraud cases, discrediting Trump's claims
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, further discrediting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in …
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AP: Few AZ voter fraud cases, discrediting Trump's claims
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, further discrediting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
AP: Few AZ voter fraud cases, discrediting Trump's claims
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, further discrediting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
AP: Few AZ voter fraud cases, discrediting Trump's claims
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, further discrediting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
AP: Few Arizona voter fraud cases undercut Trump's claims
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, undercutting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in the …
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Voting rights ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are facing renewed pressure to pass legislation that would protect voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling made it harder to challenge Republican efforts to limit ballot access in many states.
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Voting rights ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are facing renewed pressure to pass legislation that would protect voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling made it harder to challenge Republican efforts to limit ballot access in many states.
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Voting rights ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are facing renewed pressure to pass legislation that would protect voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling Thursday made it harder to challenge Republican efforts to limit ballot access in many states.
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Voting rights ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are facing renewed pressure to pass legislation that would protect voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling Thursday made it harder to challenge Republican efforts to limit ballot access in many states.
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Voting rights ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are facing renewed pressure to pass legislation that would protect voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling Thursday made it harder to challenge Republican efforts to limit ballot access in many states.
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state's new voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Georgia over
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state's new voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Georgia over
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state's new voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Georgia over
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state's new voting law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Georgia over
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that GOP has blocked voting bill?
Senate Republicans have
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that GOP has blocked voting bill?
Senate Republicans have
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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
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In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that GOP has blocked voting bill?
Senate Republicans have
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that GOP has blocked voting bill?
Senate Republicans have blocked debate of a sweeping overhaul of how elections are run in the U.S. The bill was pushed by congressional Democrats who argued it was needed to counter a spate of new GOP laws this year tightening voting rules in the states.
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GOP filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law suffered a major setback in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition to what would be the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
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GOP filibuster halts Democrats' signature voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition to what would have been the largest overhaul of the electoral system in a generation.
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GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’
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In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will scrutinize a wave of new laws in Republican-controlled states that tighten voting rules, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, vowing to take action on any violations of federal law.
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Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will scrutinize a wave of new laws in Republican-controlled states that tighten voting rules, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, vowing to take action on any violations of federal law.
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Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will scrutinize a wave of new laws in Republican-controlled states that tighten voting rules, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, vowing to take action on any violations of federal law.
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Justice Department will review restrictive GOP voting laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will scrutinize a wave of new laws in Republican-controlled states that tighten voting rules, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, vowing to take action on any violations of federal law.
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AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats
LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson serves as the chief election official in Michigan, working alongside nearly 1,700 local officials who administer elections in the battleground state. In 2020, Benson was at the center of efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid the COVID-19 outbreak. …
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AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats
LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson serves as the chief election official in Michigan, working alongside nearly 1,700 local officials who administer elections in the battleground state. In 2020, Benson was at the center of efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid the COVID-19 outbreak. …
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AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats
LANSING, Michigan (AP) — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson serves as the chief election official in Michigan, working alongside nearly 1,700 local officials who administer elections in the battleground state. In 2020, Benson was at the center of efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid the COVID-19 outbreak. …
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New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection
ATLANTA (AP) — When voters in Florida and Georgia want to vote by mail in next year’s races for governor, they will have to make sure they take one more step to ensure they receive a ballot: providing their identification.
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New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection
ATLANTA (AP) — When voters in Florida and Georgia want to vote by mail in next year’s races for governor, they will have to make sure they take one more step to ensure they receive a ballot: providing their identification.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection
ATLANTA (AP) — When voters in Florida and Georgia want to vote by mail in next year’s races for governor, they will have to make sure they take one more step to ensure they receive a ballot: providing their identification.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
New voter ID rules raise concerns of fraud, ballot rejection
ATLANTA (AP) — When voters in Florida and Georgia want to vote by mail in next year’s races for governor, they will have to make sure they take one more step to ensure they receive a ballot: providing their identification.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Disinformation concerns mail voting expert
ATLANTA (AP) — Amber McReynolds, CEO of The National Vote at Home Institute, helped state and local election officials prepare for the record number of mailed ballots cast during last year's presidential election. She also was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Board of Governors of the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Disinformation concerns mail voting expert
ATLANTA (AP) — Amber McReynolds, CEO of The National Vote at Home Institute, helped state and local election officials prepare for the record number of mailed ballots cast during last year's presidential election. She also was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Board of Governors of the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
AP Interview: Disinformation concerns mail voting expert
ATLANTA (AP) — Amber McReynolds, CEO of The National Vote at Home Institute, helped state and local election officials prepare for the record number of mailed ballots cast during last year's presidential election. She also was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Board of Governors of the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Democrats press for broader voter access as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the U.S. Senate mounted an aggressive case against Democrats' sweeping election and voter-access legislation, pushing to roll back proposals for automatic registration, 24-hour ballot drop boxes and other changes in an increasingly charged national debate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is so determined to stop a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Democrats press for broader voter access as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the U.S. Senate mounted an aggressive case Tuesday against Democrats' sweeping election and voter-access legislation, pushing to roll back proposals for automatic registration, 24-hour ballot drop boxes and other changes in an increasingly charged national debate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Democrats press for broader voter access as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the U.S. Senate mounted an aggressive case Tuesday against Democrats' sweeping election and voter-access legislation, pushing to roll back proposals for automatic registration, 24-hour ballot drop boxes and other changes in an increasingly charged national debate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Democrats press for broader voting access as GOP resists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in the U.S. Senate mounted an aggressive case Tuesday against sweeping election and voting-access legislation from Democrats, pushing to roll back proposals for automatic voter registration, 24-hour ballot drop boxes and other changes in an increasingly charged national debate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell leads GOP in attack on Dems' voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans launched an all-out assault Tuesday on
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Some in GOP worry new limits will hurt their voters, too
As Republicans march ahead with their campaign to tighten voting laws in political battlegrounds, some in their party are worried the restrictions will backfire by making it harder for GOP voters to cast ballots.
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Some Republicans worry voting limits will hurt the GOP, too
As Republicans march ahead with their campaign to tighten voting laws in political battlegrounds, some in their party are worried the restrictions will backfire by making it harder for GOP voters to cast ballots.
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GOP readies blitz against Democrats' voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are preparing to launch an all-out assault on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
McConnell poised for starring role in voting bill fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is so determined to stop a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
GOP targets ballot drop boxes in Georgia, Florida, elsewhere
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in next year’s gubernatorial election will have to do some searching.
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GOP targets ballot drop boxes in Georgia, Florida, elsewhere
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in next year’s gubernatorial election will have to do some searching.
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GOP targets ballot drop boxes in Georgia, Florida, elsewhere
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta-area voters looking to return their ballots using a drop box in next year’s gubernatorial election will have to do some searching.
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AP-NORC poll: Majority in US back easier voter registration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’
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AP-NORC poll: Majority in US back easier voter registration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’
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AP-NORC poll: Majority in US back easier voter registration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’
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AP-NORC poll: Majority in US back easier voter registration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats’
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EXPLAINER: Varying views on how to keep accurate voter rolls
ATLANTA (AP) — A key element of voting restrictions pushed by Republican state lawmakers this year focuses on cleaning voter rolls to ensure only those eligible are registered. Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a bipartisan concern, but there is little agreement on the best way to do it. Democrats say …
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EXPLAINER: Varying views on how to keep accurate voter rolls
ATLANTA (AP) — A key element of voting restrictions pushed by Republican state lawmakers this year focuses on cleaning voter rolls to ensure only those eligible are registered. Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a bipartisan concern, but there is little agreement on the best way to do it. Democrats say …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Varying views on how to keep accurate voter rolls
ATLANTA (AP) — A key element of voting restrictions pushed by Republican state lawmakers this year focuses on cleaning voter rolls to ensure only those eligible are registered. Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a bipartisan concern, but there is little agreement on the best way to do it. Democrats say …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Varying views on how to keep accurate voter rolls
ATLANTA (AP) — A key element of voting restrictions pushed by Republican state lawmakers this year focuses on cleaning voter rolls to ensure only those eligible are registered. Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a bipartisan concern, but there is little agreement on the best way to do it. Democrats say …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in mailed ballots last year, raising concerns that a flood of first-time absentee voters would lead to another record: more ballots tossed out for missing deadlines, signatures or other reasons.
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Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in mailed ballots last year, raising concerns that a flood of first-time absentee voters would lead to another record: more ballots tossed out for missing deadlines, signatures or other reasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in mailed ballots last year, raising concerns that a flood of first-time absentee voters would lead to another record: more ballots tossed out for missing deadlines, signatures or other reasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Election officials say combating lies will be big challenge
After an election season dominated by conspiracy theories and false claims about voting, top election officials across the country say they already are bracing for what comes next.
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Election officials say combating lies will be big challenge
After an election season dominated by conspiracy theories and false claims about voting, top election officials across the country say they already are bracing for what comes next.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Election officials say combating lies will be big challenge
After an election season dominated by conspiracy theories and false claims about voting, top election officials across the country say they already are bracing for what comes next.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats make federal election standards a top priority
Democrats plan to move quickly on one of the first bills of the new Congress, citing the need for federal election standards and other reforms to shore up the foundations of American democracy after a tumultuous post-election period and deadly riot at the Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats make federal election standards a top priority
Democrats plan to move quickly on one of the first bills of the new Congress, citing the need for federal election standards and other reforms to shore up the foundations of American democracy after a tumultuous post-election period and deadly riot at the Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Democrats make federal election standards a top priority
Democrats plan to move quickly on one of the first bills of the new Congress, citing the need for federal election standards and other reforms to shore up the foundations of American democracy after a tumultuous post-election period and deadly riot at the Capitol.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Senate hearing elevates baseless claims of election fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Trump tactics to overturn election could have staying power
ATLANTA (AP) — Even after he exits the White House, President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the election and seeking to overturn the will of voters could have staying power.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Trump targets vote certification in late bid to block Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting nowhere in the courts, President Donald Trump's scattershot effort to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory is shifting toward obscure election boards that certify the vote as Trump and his allies seek to upend the electoral process, sow chaos and perpetuate unsubstantiated doubts about the count.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Trump targets vote certification in late bid to block Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting nowhere in the courts, President Donald Trump's scattershot effort to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory is shifting toward obscure election boards that certify the vote as Trump and his allies seek to upend the electoral process, sow chaos and perpetuate unsubstantiated doubts about the count.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Is Georgia's upcoming ballot 'audit' a recount?
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia says it’s going to be tallying — by hand — nearly 5 million ballots that were cast in its very close presidential election on Nov. 3. But is it a recount? An “audit"? And why are they doing it?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
EXPLAINER: Is Georgia's upcoming ballot 'audit' a recount?
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia says it’s going to be tallying — by hand — nearly 5 million ballots that were cast in its very close presidential election on Nov. 3. But is it a recount? An “audit"? And why are they doing it?
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
Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at polls
Despite fears of clashes at polling places, chaos sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and confusion due to disinformation and swiftly-changing voting rules, millions across the U.S. cast ballots in a historically contentious election with few problems.
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
Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
ATLANTA (AP) — Election officials in several key states furiously counted ballots Wednesday as the nation awaited the outcome of the race between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden and braced for possible recounts and legal challenges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Record early vote leads to tranquil Election Day at polls
Despite fears of clashes at polling places, chaos sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and confusion due to disinformation and swiftly-changing voting rules, millions across the U.S. cast ballots in a historically contentious election with few problems.
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
Millions of mail ballots not yet returned in key states
ATLANTA (AP) — Just days before the presidential election, millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states, and election officials warn that time is running out for voters who want to avoid a polling place on Election Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Millions of mail ballots not yet returned in key states
ATLANTA (AP) — Just days before the presidential election, millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states, and election officials warn that time is running out for voters who want to avoid a polling place on Election Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Millions of mailed ballots not yet returned in key states
ATLANTA (AP) — Just days before the presidential election, millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states, and election officials warn that time is running out for voters who want to avoid a polling place on Election Day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Some states allow ballots if voters die before Election Day
ATLANTA (AP) — At 90 years old and living through
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Pennsylvania becomes a battleground over election security
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — For anxiety over voting and ballot counting in this year’s presidential election, it’s hard to top Pennsylvania.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Pennsylvania becomes a battleground over election security
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — For anxiety over voting and ballot counting in this year’s presidential election, it’s hard to top Pennsylvania.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
AP: Most states fall short of coronavirus testing thresholds
As more states begin to relax their coronavirus lockdowns, most are falling short of the minimum levels of testing suggested by the federal government and recommended by a variety of public health researchers, an Associated Press analysis has found.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
House considers voting options as members fall ill
WASHINGTON (AP) — With at least two members of the House testing positive for coronavirus, Democrats are recommending that they pass a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue passage by unanimous consent, meaning no lawmakers would have to be present for the vote.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. elections have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as health officials warn that social distancing and other measures to contain the virus might be in place for weeks, if not months.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Election limbo as coronavirus outbreak upends US primaries
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. elections have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. At least 13 states have postponed voting and more delays are possible as health officials warn that social distancing and other measures to contain the virus might be in place for weeks, if not months.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Election officials: Tuesday primaries on despite virus fears
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Elections officials in the four states holding presidential primaries next week say they have no plans to postpone voting amid widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, they are taking extraordinary steps to ensure that voters can cast ballots and polling places are clean.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Election officials: Tuesday primaries on despite virus fears
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Elections officials in the four states holding presidential primaries next week say they have no plans to postpone voting amid widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, they are taking extraordinary steps to ensure that voters can cast ballots and polling places are clean.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Tornado, virus fears, machines disrupt voting in some states
Deadly tornadoes knocked out polling places in Tennessee, fears over the coronavirus left some precincts short of election workers and long lines frustrated voters in California and Texas as Super Tuesday sent voters surging to the polls in 14 states.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Super Tuesday marks first major security test of 2020
Tuesday’s presidential primaries across 14 states mark the first major security test since the 2018 midterm elections, with state and local election officials saying they are prepared to deal with everything from equipment problems to false information about the coronavirus.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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