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Elections staff reports about 28,866 ballots cast; board unanimously approves agenda, recesses until results are complete At an April 7 meeting, the elections staff reported roughly 28,866 ballots cast and that six mailed ballots were rejected for envelope discrepancies; the board approved the agenda 5-0 and recessed while results are finalized.

With nearly 29,000 ballots cast and several polling hiccups, the election results are shaping up to be a nail-biter!

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2 days ago

County clerk details May primary preparations, ballot timeline and new election dashboard County Clerk Carrie Hinton told the Board of Commissioners the office is preparing for a likely higher turnout in the May primary, outlined ballot mailing and drop‑box dates, additional security and training, and said a public election dashboard and an April 27 logic‑and‑accuracy test will make ballot processing more transparent.

Yamhill County is gearing up for a record turnout in the May primary, with a new election dashboard set to enhance transparency around ballot processing and security measures amidst rising threats.

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4 days ago

Monroe County officials report strong early turnout; GIS demo shows live dashboard Election staff reported elevated early-voting turnout, a provisional ballot and no incidents; Monroe County GIS coordinator John Baden demonstrated a live early-voting dashboard that will be updated nightly and used for live reporting on May 5.

Monroe County is experiencing a surge in early-voting activity ahead of the May 5 primary, with a new live dashboard tracking every vote!

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4 days ago

Board reviews SOP to accept hand‑delivered absentee ballots at advance voting sites; couriers, sealed bags, and chain‑of‑custody emphasized Fulton County staff presented standard operating procedures to accept absentee ballots at advance voting locations using sealed bags, two‑person courier teams and chain‑of‑custody forms; the board discussed transparency concerns, poll‑watcher access and legal authority under state code.

Fulton County is rolling out a new procedure for accepting hand-delivered absentee ballots, featuring sealed bags and two-person courier teams to enhance security and transparency.

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5 days ago

County clerk warns voters: Fresno will use two‑card ballots in June; board approves consolidation request County Clerk James Coos told the Board of Supervisors Fresno will issue a two‑card ballot for the June 2 primary because of long statewide contests and seven superior‑court races; the board approved a consolidation request and Coos outlined voter guidance, vote‑center changes and processing risks.

Fresno County voters will face a unique challenge this June as they navigate a new two-card ballot system for the first time, ensuring every voice is heard in a crowded election!

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1 week ago

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson: signature 'cures' and software bugs risk ballot validity; backs verification and transparency In a Utah County Republican Party podcast interview, incumbent County Clerk Aaron Davidson said mail‑out ballots have increased signature verification problems—disproportionately affecting young voters—urged stronger citizenship checks, defended publishing anonymized cast vote records, and warned of ranked‑choice software bugs that changed local outcomes.

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson raises alarms about mail-in voting risks, particularly for young voters, while advocating for transparency and stronger verification measures to ensure every valid ballot counts.

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2 weeks ago

Bloomfield Schools board approves request to place Oakland County regional enhancement millage on ballot, 4-2 The Bloomfield Schools Board of Education voted 4-2 to approve a resolution requesting an Oakland County regional enhancement millage after discussion about how revenue would flow to the district, statutory authorization, and objections to putting the measure on an August ballot.

The Bloomfield Schools Board just voted to put a regional enhancement millage on the ballot, sparking heated debate about funding control and timing!

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 weeks ago

Elections committee advances five election‑related bills; AB 19 93 fails The Assembly Elections Committee advanced AB 17 88 (nonprofit travel disclosure), AB 15 60 (bar on lobbyists convicted of public corruption), AB 15 39 (ballot eligibility certification), AB 19 19 (Santa Cruz Metro election procedures), and AB 15 62 (optional draft‑style poll‑worker program); AB 19 93 failed 2–6 after debate.

Major changes are coming to California's election laws as the Assembly Elections Committee advances critical bills aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the political process.

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2 weeks ago

Williamson County holds special session after chaotic March 3 primary; elections administrator describes misplaced ballots, threats and fixes At a special commissioners court meeting, residents, party chairs and the county elections administrator recounted long lines, misdirected voters and technical and paperwork errors from the March 3 primary; the Republican party said it will return to countywide voting for the runoff and the elections administrator outlined counting and chain-of-custody problems and said her staff received threats.

Williamson County's chaotic primary left voters frustrated with long lines and misplaced ballots, prompting urgent calls for reform ahead of the upcoming runoff.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Committee lays over bill to create statewide voter information guide after questions about cost and format Chair Freiberg’s proposal to require a printed and online Minnesota voter guide drew questions about a fiscal note (chair cited roughly $2 million in later years), misprint risk, scope of included offices and candidate statements; the committee adopted a DE and laid the bill over for further work.

A proposed bill in Minnesota aims to create a comprehensive voter information guide, sparking debate over costs and effectiveness, as concerns arise about its format and potential waste.

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2 weeks ago

Resolution asking Congress to amend the Constitution on campaign spending fails after tie vote Representative Greenman’s resolution asking Congress to propose an amendment declaring money is not speech and corporations are not people drew testimony and extended debate; a roll call produced a 6–6 tie and the motion to advance the resolution failed.

In a heated debate, a Minnesota resolution to amend the Constitution and declare that money isn't speech faced a tie vote, leaving advocates determined to continue the fight against corporate influence in politics.

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1 month ago

Caroline County elections director outlines RLA steps, new vendor demos and candidate filings The county election director told the Board of Elections on March 13 that staff are preparing for a state-required risk-limiting audit, public demonstrations of the newly selected ES&S voting system will be held March 232d25, and 29 local candidates filed by the Feb. 24 deadline.

Caroline County is gearing up for a new era in voting with mandatory risk-limiting audits and public demos of the cutting-edge ES&S machines—are you ready to see how your vote will be counted?

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 month ago

House Finance Committee presses Division of Elections on SB 64 implementation, rural impacts and data sharing At a March 12 hearing on Senate Bill 64, the House Finance Committee focused on feasibility of an online ballot-tracking and ‘cure’ system, privacy and data-sharing (SAVE/ERIC/PFD) and practical obstacles for rural Alaskans. Division of Elections staff said an automated system could not be ready for the August 2026 primary and estimated under 1,000 curable absentee ballots statewide.

The Alaska House Finance Committee is grappling with the challenges of implementing new absentee ballot tracking and curing requirements before the 2026 primary, raising concerns about rural voter access and technology readiness.

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1 month ago

Charlotte County Electoral Board records Goode as registrar through June 30, 2023 after 2-1 vote The Electoral Board voted 2-1 on July 1 to record in its minutes that Mr. Goode serves as Charlotte County registrar through June 30, 2023, after members said they relied on guidance from the Department of Elections amid differing legal opinions about the June 24 appointment.

In a contentious 2-1 vote, the Charlotte County Electoral Board has officially declared Mr. Goode as the registrar until June 30, 2023, amidst legal debates and differing opinions from county officials.

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1 month ago

Board authorizes petition for special election after Commonwealth Attorney announces retirement County Attorney Frank Rennie told the Board Commonwealth Attorney Robert Clement will retire Dec. 31; the Board authorized a petition to the Circuit Court seeking a writ of special election to be held Nov. 2, 2021 and discussed an interim appointment.

A significant change is on the horizon as Commonwealth Attorney Robert Clement announces his retirement, prompting the Board to move swiftly for a special election.

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1 month ago

Charlotte County electoral board closes registrar’s office, places registrar and assistant on administrative leave On Dec. 15 the Charlotte County Electoral Board voted to close the registrar’s office pending state legal guidance and placed Registrar Eric Goode and Assistant Registrar Dorothea Knott on administrative leave through Dec. 31, 2021; the board also approved several security measures and scheduled weekly oversight meetings.

Charlotte County's Electoral Board has taken drastic measures by closing the registrar's office and placing both the Registrar and Assistant on administrative leave amid concerns about election integrity.

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1 month ago

Charlotte County electoral board dispute centers on interim registrar evaluation and transparency At its April 22 reconvened meeting, the Charlotte County Electoral Board faced public criticism and internal disputes over the evaluation and hiring process for Interim Registrar Eric Goode, minutes accuracy and whether prior motions complied with state code.

The Charlotte County Electoral Board is in turmoil over the evaluation of its interim registrar, raising serious questions about transparency and election integrity just before a crucial election.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

State Election Board urges restoration of funding after clearing backlog ahead of election year The executive director of the state election board told senators he cleared a backlog of about 315 election cases since assuming the post in June and urged restoration of the FY27 budget to $1.389 million, warning that House cuts risk hampering operations in an election year.

Georgia's State Election Board has cleared a staggering backlog of 315 cases, but without restored funding, the heart of democracy in the state may be at risk!

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill to add county recorders and legislative committee leaders to EPM consultation list Senate Bill 1237, which would require the Secretary of State to consult county recorders and chairs/ranking members of legislative election committees when drafting the Elections Procedures Manual (EPM), was given a due‑pass recommendation after county recorder testimony urging codification of recorder input to reduce litigation.

A pivotal vote in Arizona could empower county recorders to have a stronger voice in shaping election laws and reduce potential litigation.

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1 month ago

Council approves major water and wastewater contracts and authorizes joint election agreement The council approved a $92.3 million GMP 1 construction package for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, agreed to participate (~$2.3M) in a 30-inch waterline oversizing to serve Ponder Farms MUD, and authorized a joint election agreement with Denton County; most measures passed unanimously.

Denton City Council just approved a massive $92.3 million contract for wastewater expansion and a significant investment in water infrastructure—big changes are on the horizon!

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1 month ago

Clerk: Early voting began Feb. 9; 1,140 mail ballots mailed, 642 returned Grundy County's elections clerk told the committee early voting began Feb. 9, about 400 voters have used the courthouse and remote sites, the office mailed 1,140 vote-by-mail ballots with 642 returned, and the county completed a state-mandated equipment test and scheduled an additional public test to meet statutory timing.

Grundy County's early voting is off to a strong start with 400 voters already casting their ballots, and the clock is ticking for mail-in ballots with over 600 returned!

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill to make key offices nonpartisan in five metro counties The Senate Ethics Committee advanced SB 573 to make certain county offices nonpartisan in five large metro counties (Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton and DeKalb). District attorneys and others warned the change may require a constitutional amendment; the bill’s author said legislative counsel supported the statute as drafted.

A bold new bill could reshape governance in Georgia's largest counties by shifting key offices to nonpartisan elections, sparking heated debates over fairness and constitutional implications.

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1 month ago

Panel advances bill to require counties to transmit cast vote records to Secretary of State Senate Bill 1038, which would require county boards or elections officers to transmit the cast vote record (CVR) to the Secretary of State and bar alteration of the transmitted CVR, received a due‑pass recommendation after debate on whether the CVR is already a public record and why the change is needed.

Senate Bill 1038 aims to strengthen election integrity by requiring counties to send cast vote records to the Secretary of State, sparking debate on the necessity of such a measure.

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1 month ago

Alaska committee presses elections officials over memorandum that sent statewide voter file to DOJ Lawmakers at a March 4 joint Senate hearing criticized the Division of Elections' transfer of Alaska's statewide voter-registration file to the U.S. Department of Justice under a December 2025 memorandum of understanding, questioned the legal basis and called for documents, possible legislation and litigation.

Alaska lawmakers are raising serious concerns over the state's controversial transfer of voter registration data to the DOJ, questioning its legality and the potential implications for voter privacy.

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1 month ago

Assembly elects Public Service Commission members, Casten wins contested seat The joint assembly approved candidates for four Public Service Commission seats. Stephen M. Casten won a contested election for seat 3 by a combined vote of 148 to 11; other seats were filled by acclamation or lopsided tallies.

The South Carolina General Assembly just elected new members to the Public Service Commission, with Stephen M. Casten winning a decisive victory in a contested seat!

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Board of education seats: contested elections produce ties and procedural confusion; special election set for June The governing council held board‑of‑education subdistrict elections March 2. Two candidates were approved unopposed; contested seats produced multiple roll calls, inconsistent weighted population tallies and a deadlock for one subdistrict, prompting the council to plan a special election at the June meeting.

Contested elections for the Special School District board have spiraled into chaos, leaving one seat undecided and a special election on the horizon.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 month ago

Senate debates election-law amendments; S694 advanced after amendments Senators debated several election-related measures, including S694 updates on polling-place rules and precinct sizes, and amendments to improve access to cast-vote records; sponsors and opponents sought carryovers for further work.

South Carolina's Senate is shaking up election laws, advancing critical measures to modernize polling places and enhance transparency—what changes are on the horizon?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Public Disclosure Commission details website upgrades, filer support and move to login.gov Public Disclosure Commission officials told a legislative work session they have expanded online help, training and outreach for candidates and filers, handled thousands of assistance requests in fiscal 2025, and are coordinating a move from Secure Access Washington to login.gov to ease access for filers.

The Public Disclosure Commission is revolutionizing campaign filing with a user-friendly website, enhanced training, and a seamless transition to login.gov for easier access!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

State Board of Elections certifies Feb. 10 special election results and outlines referendum timetable The State Board of Elections unanimously certified Feb. 10 special-election results for Senate District 39 and House District 5; staff described checks performed and the Department clarified it has no role in writing the April 21 referendum question and will execute any law set by the General Assembly.

The State Board of Elections has officially certified the results of the recent special elections, paving the way for an important statewide referendum this April!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Senate committee hears campaign-finance update to treat coordinated electioneering as in-kind contributions The Senate Elections Committee heard testimony in favor of SF 3886, which would treat coordinated electioneering communications as in-kind campaign contributions and add digital ad disclaimer rules; the bill was laid over for possible omnibus inclusion after committee discussion and no final vote on passage.

A pivotal campaign finance bill in Minnesota could reveal the hidden influence of wealthy donors on elections by treating coordinated electioneering as in-kind contributions.

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