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#election-integrity
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
SF politics

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
US politics

Commentary: There's nothing phony about California elections. The same can't be said for Trump and his enablers

Mike Johnson repeats unsubstantiated claims that California ballot counting is fraudulent, echoing Trump's call to "take over the voting" without evidence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Goes the Mat for Save America Act to Fix' America's Elections in Heated Truth Social Post

President Trump claims U.S. elections are rigged and pushes for nationalized controls, strict voter ID and citizenship checks, and major limits on mail-in voting.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
12 hours ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

The SAVE America Act aims to increase proof of citizenship requirements for voting, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Voter-Fraud Myths Fuel State-Level Crackdowns

Congress is unlikely to pass Trump's SAVE America Act due to lack of Democratic support and the myth of noncitizen voting.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

The SAVE America Act aims to increase proof of citizenship requirements for voting, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Voter-Fraud Myths Fuel State-Level Crackdowns

Congress is unlikely to pass Trump's SAVE America Act due to lack of Democratic support and the myth of noncitizen voting.
#trump
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

fromTruthout
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

US Elections
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

Democratic leaders opted against impeachment of Trump, citing it as a distraction from midterm campaign priorities despite widespread calls for action.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US Elections
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
#california
fromKqed
1 week ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
14 hours ago

California Republicans rip into Gavin Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud

California Republicans criticize Governor Newsom for inadequate action against widespread fraud affecting taxpayer dollars.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 days ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
4 days ago

Democrats' growing credibility gap may cost them the midterms | Opinion

Democrats are losing voter trust due to a perceived gap between their campaign promises and governance.
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
Austin
fromQueerty
6 days ago

"We're going to have a tough time": Top GOP official's dire warning spells doom for Tr*mp in the midterms - Queerty

Texas is at risk of shifting political power as Republicans face challenges in upcoming elections.
#voting-rights
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in-voting order

President Trump's executive order on voting faces legal challenges for exceeding constitutional authority and threatening federal funding for non-compliance.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in-voting order

President Trump's executive order on voting faces legal challenges for exceeding constitutional authority and threatening federal funding for non-compliance.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

India news: Voting closes in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry

Voting has now concluded in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with results expected on May 4. Assam recorded a voter turnout of nearly 76% and Kerala of 62.7%.
World news
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

Special Election Set For August to Replace Eric Swalwell In Congress

Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following the Friday publication of allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer from his Castro Valley office. While he denies the allegations, he was facing an expulsion proceeding in the House.
SF politics
US Elections
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

2028 Election Prediction Markets: JD Vance Leads Despite VP's Historic Approval Low

JD Vance's approval rating dropped 21 points in 15 months, marking the lowest for a vice president in modern polling history.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
#elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Democrats Believe Kamala Harris Is Less Electable' Than Mark Cuban: NEW POLL

A survey by Yale Polling discovered that just 55% of Democrats found Harris to be a highly electable candidate in 2028, while 58% found Cuban to be highly electable.
US Elections
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Purged About 75 People Charged With Safeguarding Elections and Replaced Some With 2020 Deniers: Report

Trump's administration replaced key election officials with loyalists, undermining election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
#wisconsin
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?

Chris Taylor's victory in Wisconsin solidifies Democratic control of the state Supreme Court, impacting the 2028 presidential election cycle.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Just How Big Could Democrats Win In 2026?

Republicans face significant challenges as Wisconsin shifts toward progressive candidates, exemplified by Chris Taylor's decisive victory in a state Supreme Court race.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?

Chris Taylor's victory in Wisconsin solidifies Democratic control of the state Supreme Court, impacting the 2028 presidential election cycle.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Just How Big Could Democrats Win In 2026?

Republicans face significant challenges as Wisconsin shifts toward progressive candidates, exemplified by Chris Taylor's decisive victory in a state Supreme Court race.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Texas Counties Face DHS subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records

Texas counties are receiving subpoenas from Homeland Security for detailed voter information as part of a citizenship verification effort.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

No candidate will be successful in a primary or win a general without Black voters, Smikle said, adding that the conference is a key step in Sharpton's endorsement process.
SF politics
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

Kamala Harris says she's 'thinking about' running for president again: 'I'll keep you posted' | Fortune

Kamala Harris is considering a presidential run in 2028, receiving strong support from African American activists.
US politics
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
US Elections
fromFortune
6 days ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
#election-law
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Election Law Expert Tells Dan Abrams Trump's Mail-in Voting Executive Order Is Dead on Arrival

Trump's executive order on mail-in voting is unlikely to withstand legal challenges due to constitutional limits on executive power.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Sounds Like the GOP Is Eager to Literally Fight Democrats in Order to Pass the Voter Suppression SAVE America Act

Republicans plan a prolonged Senate floor fight over the SAVE America Act to force Democrats to defend voting eligibility requirements despite lacking votes to pass the bill.
US Elections
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Trump signs executive order setting rules for mail-in voting and eligibility lists

Trump signed an executive order to implement stricter mail-in voting rules and create a list of eligible U.S. voters.
US Elections
fromPBS News
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Candidate Paid Accused Forger to Collect Signatures To Get Name on Ballot

Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino allegedly hired an accused forger to collect ballot signatures, later terminating him upon discovering his criminal background.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Big Idea for Midterms Is to Restrict Voting

Trump is prioritizing restrictive voting and social policies through the SAVE America Act instead of addressing economic concerns that could help Republicans in midterm elections.
#election-security
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to steal' midterm elections

Biden warns that Trump will attempt to steal midterm elections through voting restrictions, urging Americans to vote to counter these efforts.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Joe Biden warns that Donald Trump will try to steal' midterm elections

Biden warns that Trump will attempt to steal midterm elections through voting restrictions, urging Americans to vote to counter these efforts.
#mail-voting
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US Elections

The Supreme Court looks poised to ban late mail ballots ahead of the midterms | Fortune

US Elections
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court looks poised to ban late mail ballots ahead of the midterms | Fortune

A court case from Mississippi could impact mail ballot deadlines in 13 states and D.C., with a ruling expected by late June.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's Voting Nemesis Is at the Supreme Court. We Can't Afford for SCOTUS to Get It Wrong.

Mail voting, used by one-third of Americans in 2024, faces legal and political attacks including Trump's executive order and a Supreme Court case challenging post-Election Day ballot receipt in 29 states.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about mail-in ballot counting laws influenced by Trump's claims of election fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court may limit counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day, impacting laws in multiple states during midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block State Laws Allowing Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day

The Supreme Court may block state laws allowing late mail-in ballots, impacting upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Sotomayor Grills RNC Lawyer On Mail-In Ballots: Maybe We Should Have Another President Now?'

Sonia Sotomayor questioned the legality of restricting mail-in voting in relation to past elections and federal laws.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about mail-in ballot counting laws influenced by Trump's claims of election fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court may limit counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day, impacting laws in multiple states during midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block State Laws Allowing Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day

The Supreme Court may block state laws allowing late mail-in ballots, impacting upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Sotomayor Grills RNC Lawyer On Mail-In Ballots: Maybe We Should Have Another President Now?'

Sonia Sotomayor questioned the legality of restricting mail-in voting in relation to past elections and federal laws.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
US Elections
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Trump Is Destroying US Democracy at Unprecedented Rate, Global Watchdog Finds

Trump's second term has dismantled U.S. democracy at an unprecedented rate, concentrating executive power while suppressing dissent and civil rights faster than autocratic leaders in other countries.
#election-nationalization
#election-interference
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Most Important Thing Democrats Can Do to Stop Trump

Retaking the Senate is the single best bulwark to halt MAGA and preserve democratic institutions despite Democratic vulnerabilities in 2026.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Blurts Out Breaking News' on His Rigged Election' Claim at Worldwide Presser

President Donald Trump repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged and said people involved will be prosecuted.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

President Trump plans an executive order requiring voter identification before ballot distribution, citing legal grounds amid congressional stalemate and claims of widespread voter fraud.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why Trump and his Republicans can't take over US elections

"It has been baked in that the states are largely in charge of the election process, and that the federal government can set or override rules for that process if they wish, but it's very specific that that has to be done through Congress and not through lone executive action," said Justin Levitt, a constitutional and law of democracy scholar at Loyola Law School who was a non-partisan policy adviser for Democracy and Voting Rights during the Biden White House.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act now dubbed the SAVE America Act narrowly passed the U.S. House last week, with all Republicans and one Democrat backing the bill. Its approval came about 10 months after House Republicans last passed the SAVE Act. The measure, which would transform voter registration and voting across the country, faces persistent hurdles in the GOP-led Senate due to Democratic disapproval and the 60-vote threshold to clear the legislative filibuster.
US politics
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trump tells Minnesota he'll "end the chaos" if state hands over its voter data - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded Minnesota's unredacted voter rolls and other state data, linking compliance to restoring order and raising election-interference and privacy concerns.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DHS's Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says

The Trump administration has since poured billions of dollars into immigration enforcement, and in March, Trump issued an executive order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that states have "access to appropriate systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered." In May, DHS began encouraging states to check their voter rolls against immigration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). SAVE now has access to data from across the federal government, not just on immigrants but on citizens as well.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will Trump try to seize voting machines to disrupt the midterm elections?

Trump advocates federal control of voting systems while officials investigate voting machine vulnerabilities, raising concerns about potential disruption to the 2026 midterm elections.
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