Citizen Portal News Ohio

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1 day ago

Witnesses urge the committee to require photo ID for mail absentee ballots and to harden online registration Proponents of HB 577 told the House General Government Committee the bill would require a copy of a valid photo ID with mail absentee ballots, add multi-factor authentication to online voter registration and create an online portal for voters to view and correct registration information; opponents and some members expressed concerns that the change could create burdens for elderly, homebound or transit-dependent voters.

Ohio's House Bill 577 aims to bolster election security by requiring photo IDs for mail-in ballots, but is it the right move for voters, especially the most vulnerable?

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Charlotte County Electoral Board sets secure storage for early-voting ballots, formalizes Envelope 2A handling The Electoral Board voted Oct. 3 to store ballots removed from early‑voting machines at the Clerk of Courts until the risk‑limiting audit (RLA); it also adopted a procedure that only the Clerk of Courts will open sealed Envelope 2A and endorsed training and form-check measures for officers.

Charlotte County's Electoral Board just took crucial steps to secure early-voting ballots and streamline training for election officers—find out how these changes will impact future elections!

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2 weeks ago

Charlotte County Electoral Board approves bonuses, staffing and training plans for Nov. 3 election At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Charlotte County Electoral Board accepted Officers of Election lists, outlined training and canvass logistics, noted equipment and procurement issues, and decided to pay bonuses to election-day workers funded from CARES Act dollars.

Charlotte County is gearing up for the Nov. 3 election with new bonuses for poll workers and enhanced training plans to ensure a smooth voting experience!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 weeks ago

State and county elections officials tell Annapolis committee joining state ballot would cut city costs but reduce flexibility Maryland and Anne Arundel County election officials told the Standing Rules Committee that the city faces tradeoffs: joining the state ballot or staying off-cycle. Officials outlined costs (about $220,000 for 2025 support), equipment ownership by the state, options for vote-by-mail, and technical/notice timelines for 2029.

Annapolis faces a pivotal decision for its 2029 elections: join the state ballot to cut costs or maintain local control at a price—what will they choose?

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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3 weeks ago

NAACP LDF and advocates highlight turnout gap and urge sustained, funded strategies Victoria Wenger of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund presented research showing a persistent turnout gap — more than 12 percentage points for Black voters compared with white voters — and urged sustained, bipartisan funding, civic education, ADA compliance, and data-driven pilots to increase participation.

Louisiana's voting turnout is plagued by a troubling gap, with Black voters lagging 12 percentage points behind their white counterparts—what can be done to change this?

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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1 month ago

Secretary of State seeks more tabulators and limited carryforward for expensive election years Secretary of State Shanna Bellows told legislators supplemental funds should include $792,000 for tabulator leases and language allowing up to $750,000 in unexpended election funds to carry forward to cover high-cost general-election expenses and security needs.

Maine's Secretary of State is pushing for nearly $800,000 to replace outdated voting tabulators, comparing them to "modern day abacuses"—but can new technology support ranked-choice ballots?

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

Residents raise concerns about voter-roll verification and signature checks at county meeting Two residents told the board that Help America Vote Act verification results and signature-verification practices raise risks of ineligible voters remaining on rolls and that signature review processes can be subjective and insufficiently observable.

Concerns are mounting in Washington County as residents question the integrity of voter-roll verification and signature-check processes, fearing ineligible voters could slip through the cracks.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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1 month ago

Clerk recommends City Hall as Livonia's early voting site; council raises ADA and accessibility concerns City Clerk Lori Miller urged the council to designate City Hall as Livonia's early voting site under Public Act 81 of 2023, citing security, backup power and space for ~9,800 prior early voters; councilmembers and residents questioned ramp steepness and whether curbside voting suffices, and both an approving and a denying referral were recorded for the March 9 agenda.

City Clerk Lori Miller is pushing for City Hall to be the primary early voting site in Livonia, but accessibility concerns are raising eyebrows among council members and residents.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Committee reports several bills out of committee after executive session; key privacy and voting-access amendments considered In an executive session, the committee reported multiple bills out with due-pass recommendations, including changes to voting-access procedures, privacy protections for survivors, codification of the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, and sports-wagering limits. Roll-call tallies and adopted amendments are summarized below.

A legislative committee has just advanced critical bills on voting access, privacy protections, and sports wagering, setting the stage for significant changes ahead!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Residents, mayor urge restoration of local early‑voting sites after Election Commission cuts satellite hours Multiple residents and Newmarket’s mayor told the commission that reducing satellite early‑voting to a single five‑hour Saturday session creates accessibility problems for retirees, disabled residents and shift workers; the mayor said he will meet the elections administrator and pursue security upgrades to restore longer local hours.

Local officials and residents are rallying against the Election Commission's drastic cuts to early-voting hours, fearing it will disenfranchise vulnerable citizens.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 month ago

Vermont Human Rights Commission tells House panel disability complaints dominate caseload, urges stronger local voting access and Olmstead review The Vermont Human Rights Commission told the House Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee that disability discrimination accounts for a majority of its investigations, urged improved local voting accommodations, and recommended a permanent Olmstead commission and better pay for in‑home care workers.

Disability discrimination is overwhelming Vermont's Human Rights Commission, with 60% of active complaints highlighting urgent needs for better local voting access and support for in-home care workers.

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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1 month ago

Nevada regulation clarifies mail-ballot reporting: separates "received on Election Day" from ballots "counted" R090-25 adds detailed daily reporting requirements and defines "mail ballots received on Election Day" (12:01 a.m.–11:59 p.m.) separately from those "counted on Election Day," and the deputy secretary said the change is intended to improve public confidence and help legislators and county officials make staffing and policy decisions.

Nevada is making a key change to mail-ballot reporting that could reshape how we view election transparency and efficiency.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 months ago

Polsky-backed bill would create public database to help Floridians confirm eligibility for rights restoration SB 132 would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to build and maintain a publicly accessible database to help people determine whether they have met requirements to have voting rights restored; the committee reported the bill favorably and supporters said it reduces confusion and saves government time.

A new bill in Florida aims to simplify the voting rights restoration process for former felons by creating an online database that tracks eligibility—set to roll out by 2029!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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4 months ago

Commission approves sole-source purchase for new voting equipment as precinct plan draws protest The St. Francois County Commission approved a sole-source procurement to replace aging ballot-counting equipment with ADA-compliant machines and discussed consolidating precincts into larger voting centers. Officials said machines will be amortized and distributed across several centers; opponents have filed a resolution opposing consolidation and,

St. Francois County is set to upgrade its voting system with new ADA-compliant machines, but the proposed consolidation of precincts has sparked public outcry.

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Citizen Portal News US

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5 months ago

Senator Gumatato questions updates to 2015 election manual during GEC meeting Senator Gumatato seeks clarification on new manual's improvements and specific election issues.

Senator Telo T. Taitague is spearheading crucial updates to Guam's election manual, promising to enhance the integrity and efficiency of future voting processes.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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6 months ago

Cathedral Hosts New Polling Location for Newcastle Voters Ahead of Election Commissioners approve Cathedral as a polling place, enhancing accessibility for local voters.

Exciting changes are coming to the Newcastle voting experience as the Lawrence County Election Board moves polling to the Cathedral, enhancing accessibility for all voters!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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6 months ago

Superintendent Reports on New Playground and Upcoming Referendum in School District Superintendent highlights new playground, homecoming festivities, and early voting details.

Exciting updates from the Mahtomedi Public Schools Board include a new playground reveal and crucial early voting information you won't want to miss!

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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6 months ago

Bow Select Board Approves Move of Polling Location to Beau Memorial School Bow Select Board votes to relocate polling from Bow Community Center to Beau Memorial School.

Bow is taking big steps towards a more accessible voting experience and conserving its natural beauty with new initiatives approved by the Board of Selectmen!

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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6 months ago

Washoe County Board Declares September 16 as National Voter Registration Day Commissioners promote voter registration efforts and discuss voter roll management challenges.

Washoe County is gearing up for National Voter Registration Day on September 16, 2025, but concerns over voter roll integrity are raising eyebrows!

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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6 months ago

Legislators Approve House Bill 281 for Sortable Voter Checklists Committee votes to pass House Bill 281 with amendments for clear voter checklist format.

New Hampshire lawmakers are taking bold steps to modernize voting with new bills aimed at enhancing transparency and accessibility for all voters.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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6 months ago

Library Board Addresses Budget Challenges and Strategic Planning Post COVID Library board discusses capital budget, property acquisitions, and strategic planning for fall.

The Norwalk Library Board is tackling pressing issues from voter accessibility to funding challenges that could reshape the future of community services.

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6 months ago

City Council Rejects Additional Early Voting Location Due to Cost Concerns City officials cited high costs and logistical challenges in opposing new early voting site.

The Norwich City Council faces tough decisions as they reject a new early voting location, citing soaring costs and logistical hurdles.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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7 months ago

Election Official Reports 22% Voter Turnout and Provisional Ballot Issues Election results show 22% turnout with several provisional ballots rejected due to errors.

Ogden City’s latest election revealed a disappointing 22% voter turnout, sparking urgent calls for greater civic engagement and awareness.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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7 months ago

Election Board Approves New Polling Places and Discusses Early Voting Challenges Election board approves new polling locations while addressing early voting concerns in Pennsylvania.

Carbon County officials are shaking up local elections by relocating polling places for better voter access while grappling with the contentious issue of early voting.

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Citizen Portal News US

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7 months ago

Puerto Rico establishes joint commission to reform electoral code for future elections Legislators create a commission to enhance voting processes and restore public confidence.

Puerto Rico is taking bold steps to transform its electoral process, aiming to restore public trust and ensure every vote counts accurately.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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7 months ago

Clarkston Library Hosts Municipal Election Early Voting Amid Location Concerns Board discusses early voting locations in Clarkston for the 2023 municipal elections.

The DeKalb County Board is grappling with the challenges of early voting accessibility after a dismal turnout at the Clarkston Library, raising crucial questions for the upcoming municipal elections.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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7 months ago

Denton County Commissioners Meeting Discusses Public Voting Accessibility Concerns Residents express support for local precinct voting at Denton County Commissioners meeting.

Residents of Denton County are rallying for local precinct voting, emphasizing community trust and accessibility over proposed county-wide centers.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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7 months ago

Mulberry Downs Discusses Voting Policy and Traffic Calming Plans for Apple Valley Circle Residents review unique voting policy and timeline for traffic calming applications.

Nashville residents are gearing up for a pivotal vote on traffic safety measures, but are you prepared to make your voice heard?

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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8 months ago

Richwood City Council addresses early voting locations for upcoming elections Council seeks to clarify early voting options and election day centers for residents.

Concerns are rising over voting accessibility in Richwood as board members push for more polling locations to ensure every voice is heard come election day.

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8 months ago

Denton County residents advocate for countywide voting centers in public meeting Residents urge Denton County officials to implement voting centers for easier access on election day.

Denton County residents are rallying for countywide voting centers to enhance accessibility and convenience on Election Day, sparking a vital conversation about voter rights.

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