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Votebeat @votebeat.org · Mar 12

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 6h

Under pressure from Trump allies, the county agreed to let an outside company examine its voting machines, prompting the state to decertify them.

County that tried to aid Trump in 2020 is now stuck with a $1 million penalty

Under pressure from Trump allies, the county agreed to let an outside company examine its voting machines, prompting the state to decertify them.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 5d

“Let’s not forget this is the way it used to be done,” says the county GOP chair. Other counties that have tried it encountered counting errors and discrepancies.

How Dallas County GOP’s vote to hand-count ballots could roil the March primary

“Let’s not forget this is the way it used to be done,” says the county GOP chair. Other counties that have tried it encountered counting errors and discrepancies.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 5d

Election security depends on having a voter-verified paper trail. But eliminating machines wouldn’t help matters.

Trump wants to ‘go back to paper ballots.’ That’s how most voting happens already.

Election security depends on having a voter-verified paper trail. But eliminating machines wouldn’t help matters.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 6d

Officials cautioned that the error would have not resulted in anyone being able to have their vote counted twice.

Dozens of Pennsylvania voters are issued duplicate mail ballots

Officials cautioned that the error would have not resulted in anyone being able to have their vote counted twice.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 6d

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 8d

The county recorder says the move will consolidate operations and help workers serve voters more efficiently.

New election office is a ‘really big deal’ for Arizona’s Pima County

The county recorder says the move will consolidate operations and help workers serve voters more efficiently.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 8d

The agency says the judge’s ruling creates new verification requirements that can’t be met before the February deadline. It’s seeking a stay pending appeal.

Wisconsin Elections Commission challenges order requiring voter citizenship checks

The agency says the judge’s ruling creates new verification requirements that can’t be met before the February deadline. It’s seeking a stay pending appeal.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 9d

Local election officials are seeking $400 million for election security. A House proposal offers $15 million.

Congress hears pleas for more election funding. But is it listening?

Local election officials are seeking $400 million for election security. A House proposal offers $15 million.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 9d

“Even though we want to see this end someday, right now, it is the law of the land,” says a GOP leader in Berks County who supports Trump’s view.

Pennsylvania Republicans urge voters to vote by mail, despite what Trump says

“Even though we want to see this end someday, right now, it is the law of the land,” says a GOP leader in Berks County who supports Trump’s view.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 11d

The ruling doesn’t specify how state agencies should handle the task, but sets a target for completion: the next election, in February.

Wisconsin judge orders citizenship checks for all voters

The ruling doesn’t specify how state agencies should handle the task, but sets a target for completion: the next election, in February.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 12d

The state defends its mid-decade redistricting as a purely partisan endeavor to help Republicans. But plaintiffs challenging the maps in court say there was more to it than that.

Texas is accused of racial motives in redrawing congressional maps

The state defends its mid-decade redistricting as a purely partisan endeavor to help Republicans. But plaintiffs challenging the maps in court say there was more to it than that.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

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Votebeat is working on a project that illustrates and explains how ranked choice voting works, so we decided to ask readers to vote.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Walter is an 11-pound rescue dog and part-time pooch, full-time mooch. Known for his sparkly cowboy hat and needy charm, he commands attention despite being almost entirely silent. With a flair for drama, Walter is living proof that wolves didn’t evolve into whatever this is.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Rescued from the streets of Michigan, Samson is a certified velcro cat and a Great Looking Man. He loves tuna and hates his owners leaving. He’s probably a father. He has lived in four states and once escaped into backcountry Wyoming — legend has it he returned holding an eagle’s talon.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Every single day Puff has is the best day he’s ever had, in no small part because Puff has never had a thought on purpose. His hobbies include sprinting full speed across the floor and then crashing directly into the wall.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

I am named after one of the most influential, feared, and complicated leaders in Latin America. I was rescued from the streets of Corpus Christi last fall. I was my mom’s only baby and we were both very happy together until she — for whatever reason — decided I needed a brother.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

I survived being stuck inside the motor of a car. I’ve got a scar to show it. I fear nothing. Bring on the water guns. I can fly high, and one day I will get the string hanging from that thing that goes round and round on the ceiling.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Midnight is a former pro-athlete and intends to bring the dedication he learned in competitive fetch to serving his community. He takes a strong stance against the Spotted Lantern Fly, and squashes them whenever he can. In his spare time, he enjoys stealing your milk when you’re not looking.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

I’m Luna, but my humans call me Lunita, Lulu, Looney Tunes, Puppy Chula, and the list goes on. I’m a confident, 5-year-old miniature pinscher weighing in at 10.5 lbs. You got a problem? I’ll solve it! My humans tell me that I’m at the advanced level of puzzles.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

In a previous life, Honey was a human supermodel. She has not forgotten. It’s in your best interest to not forget that, either. The FBI’s file on Honey is deeply redacted and at least 18 inches thick. She’s rumored to have invented gravity, the nuclear bomb, and chocolate chip cookies.

Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Casper was saved from being let out on the street as a kitten where, as a deaf cat, he surely wouldn’t have lasted long. This struggle inspired him to run for public office. Casper is pro naps and anti leaving you alone while you work.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

We're working on a project that explains how ranked choice voting works, so we decided to ask readers to vote in an election — with our staff’s pets as candidates.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 13d

Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.

A Michigan bill would put party labels on school board candidates

Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 16d

Nonprofit voter registration groups can ill afford threats to their credibility and financial support.

Pro-democracy work is already under pressure. The feud at Vote.org isn’t helping.

Nonprofit voter registration groups can ill afford threats to their credibility and financial support.

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Votebeat @votebeat.org · 16d

In Washington County, officials chose not to notify voters that their ballots were being rejected. In a victory for voting rights groups, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled against that policy.

Pa. court rulings guarantee voters some recourse if they err on mail ballot

In Washington County, officials chose not to notify voters that their ballots were being rejected. In a victory for voting rights groups, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled against that policy.

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