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In Key States, Election Officials Prepare to Challenge Results If Trump Loses
If and when Trump tries to prematurely declare victory, he won’t do it alone. He has allies in battleground states.
At Least 1 RNC Official Has Disagreed With Trump’s Lies About Illegal Voting
The official assured poll watchers-in-training that the electoral system has safeguards to prevent illegal votes.
Will Abortion Rights Decide the 2024 Election?
Journalist Amy Littlefield discusses abortion rights on the ballot, Trump’s comments about women, and more.
Noncitizens in Santa Ana Are Organizing for the Right to Vote in Local Elections
Noncitizens can’t vote in national elections, but a city near LA is considering whether they may vote in local races.
More Than 100 Republicans Are Running on Anti-Trans Platforms This Year
Anti-trans rhetoric isn’t limited to high-profile races — it’s appearing in local legislative and school board races.
Trump Supporter Purged From Voter Roll After Being Wrongly Labeled “Noncitizen”
Mary Howard-Elley is one of ten US citizens whose registration was canceled after her citizenship was questioned.
Election Deniers File Baseless Lawsuits Now in Order to Challenge Results Later
Right-wing activists may point to ongoing litigation as a basis for slowing, stopping or altering election processes.
Georgia Judge Strikes Down Rule Mandating Hand Counting of Ballots
“Anything that adds uncertainty and disorder to the electoral process disserves the public,” said Judge Robert McBurney.
Turning Point USA Is Cultivating a Pipeline for Young, Right Wing Candidates
The organization seems to be adapting the Federalist Society playbook. Progressives say this is a dangerous development.
Warnock Derides Georgia’s Hand Counting of Ballots Rule as Anti-Democratic
The rule requiring hand counts will lead to unnecessary delays and hurt the integrity of the election, critics said.