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Voters traveling hours by car and plane to vote after absentee ballot delays

Georgia voters faced significant challenges in casting ballots due to absentee ballot delays, prompting some to travel great distances to vote in person.

Georgia Judge Rejects Republican Lawsuit to Block Hand-Returned Mail Ballots

Georgia judge rejects Republican lawsuit aimed at blocking weekend election offices for absentee ballot returns, emphasizing legality of in-person submissions.

Voters traveling hours by car and plane to vote after absentee ballot delays

Georgia voters faced significant challenges in casting ballots due to absentee ballot delays, prompting some to travel great distances to vote in person.

Georgia Judge Rejects Republican Lawsuit to Block Hand-Returned Mail Ballots

Georgia judge rejects Republican lawsuit aimed at blocking weekend election offices for absentee ballot returns, emphasizing legality of in-person submissions.
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Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states

Early in-person voting for the 2024 election begins, marked by significant participation in Virginia and absentee voting practices in other states.

Pennsylvania Woman Books $1,100 Round Trip from Germany to Vote in Person After Absentee Ballot Didn't Make It

A Pennsylvania voter returned from Germany to ensure her vote counted, highlighting the importance of participation in pivotal elections.

Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states

Early in-person voting for the 2024 election begins, marked by significant participation in Virginia and absentee voting practices in other states.

Pennsylvania Woman Books $1,100 Round Trip from Germany to Vote in Person After Absentee Ballot Didn't Make It

A Pennsylvania voter returned from Germany to ensure her vote counted, highlighting the importance of participation in pivotal elections.
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Ballot boxes are being set on fire. Here's how to track your vote and what to do if it was burned

Ballot box security has improved, yet recent attacks highlight the need for vigilance in ensuring every vote counts.
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Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Alabama Law Imposing Limits on Disabled Voters

The Alabama state law violates federal protections for disabled voters seeking assistance with absentee ballots.

Mississippi's Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned

A federal appeals court ruled against a Mississippi law allowing late absentee ballot counting, impacting future voting regulations nationwide.

What to know about Republican challenges to overseas and military voting

Republican lawsuits are challenging absentee voting rules for overseas citizens, potentially affecting voter turnout and election integrity.

Some Military Families Worry GOP Lawsuits Will Make It Harder for Them to Vote

Concerns about absentee ballots for military families grow amidst lawsuits challenging their voting rights.

Court's mail-in voting decision is a slap in the face to NY's voters

New York's Court of Appeals ruled absentee ballots can be requested without excuse, despite voter rejection of this measure in a prior referendum.

What is ballot gathering? And what are the laws around this controversial practice?

Ballot gathering is legal in 35 states, but laws vary significantly regarding who can return ballots.

Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Alabama Law Imposing Limits on Disabled Voters

The Alabama state law violates federal protections for disabled voters seeking assistance with absentee ballots.

Mississippi's Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned

A federal appeals court ruled against a Mississippi law allowing late absentee ballot counting, impacting future voting regulations nationwide.

What to know about Republican challenges to overseas and military voting

Republican lawsuits are challenging absentee voting rules for overseas citizens, potentially affecting voter turnout and election integrity.

Some Military Families Worry GOP Lawsuits Will Make It Harder for Them to Vote

Concerns about absentee ballots for military families grow amidst lawsuits challenging their voting rights.

Court's mail-in voting decision is a slap in the face to NY's voters

New York's Court of Appeals ruled absentee ballots can be requested without excuse, despite voter rejection of this measure in a prior referendum.

What is ballot gathering? And what are the laws around this controversial practice?

Ballot gathering is legal in 35 states, but laws vary significantly regarding who can return ballots.
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Helene adds stress to election in North Carolina

Voting is facing significant challenges due to severe storm impact and changes to the election process in North Carolina.
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Presidential election 2024 dates: When early voting starts and more

North Carolina leads the charge in early voting by mailing ballots, affecting millions ahead of the 2024 election.

US elections 2024: what is early voting, and can I do it?

Early voting and absentee ballots provide flexibility, helping voters navigate potential obstacles on election day.

Absentee Ballots Are Mailed in Alabama, the First State to Send Them Out

Alabama starts mailing absentee ballots for the 2024 election, marking a significant milestone as voter decisions begin to solidify.

Presidential election 2024 dates: When early voting starts and more

North Carolina leads the charge in early voting by mailing ballots, affecting millions ahead of the 2024 election.

US elections 2024: what is early voting, and can I do it?

Early voting and absentee ballots provide flexibility, helping voters navigate potential obstacles on election day.

Absentee Ballots Are Mailed in Alabama, the First State to Send Them Out

Alabama starts mailing absentee ballots for the 2024 election, marking a significant milestone as voter decisions begin to solidify.
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A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

The Smithsonian exhibition highlights the long history of mail-in voting in the U.S., dispelling recent misconceptions that it is a novel practice.

Opinion | A Mail-Vote Time Bomb Keeps Ticking

The 2024 election may see an increase in lawsuits over voting rules, particularly absentee ballots.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that timely mail ballots must be counted even if they lack a date, which may be appealed to the Supreme Court.

4 people are charged in a Connecticut city election misconduct case

Charges filed against 4 individuals for misusing absentee ballots in a mayoral contest in Bridgeport, Connecticut, separate from 2023 allegations. Election misconduct led to a unique do-over primary.
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