Regional & State News
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Iowa Bans Ranked-Choice Voting, Authorizes Requests for Proof of Citizenship at Polls
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two election-related bills into law on June 2—one to prohibit the use of ranked-choice voting in any election across the state and allow poll workers […]
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Nevada Reaches Bipartisan Deal on Election Reform Bill, Including Voter ID and Ballot Drop Boxes
Nevada lawmakers have reached a rare bipartisan agreement on voting reforms, combining Republican-backed voter ID requirements with Democratic-supported expansion of ballot drop boxes in a newly passed bill that awaits […]
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Supreme Court to Hear Congressman’s Challenge to State Ballot-Counting Law
The Supreme Court said on June 2 that it will consider a congressman’s challenge to an Illinois law that allows ballots received up to 14 days after Election Day to […]
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California Files Appeal After Court Allows Huntington Beach to Require Voter ID in Local Elections
The State of California filed an appeal in its lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach on May 28, asking a state appellate court to reverse a lower court’s decision […]
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Federal Government Sues North Carolina Over Allegedly Faulty Voter Registration Records
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 28 sued North Carolina’s election board, alleging officials violated federal law by failing to obtain certain details for people who registered to vote. […]
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Michigan House Holds Secretary of State Benson in Contempt for Defying Subpoena
The Michigan House declared Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in civil contempt on May 22 for defying a subpoena and refusing to turn over remaining election training materials that lawmakers […]
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Columbian Accused of Illegally Casting Vote in 2024 Election, Stealing $400,000 Federal Benefits
A Columbian woman living illegally in Massachusetts was indicted on May 22 for allegedly casting a fraudulent ballot in the 2024 election and receiving over $400,000 in federal benefits using […]
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Federal Judge Orders North Carolina to Certify Democrat Winner of Supreme Court Election
A federal judge ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections on May 5 to certify the results of the state’s 2024 Supreme Court election and confirm the victory of Democratic […]
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Recount of Wisconsin Judge Race Prompts Ballot Challenges
A widely watched recount is underway of the results of an election for circuit judge in Racine County, Wisconsin. The incumbent Circuit Court Judge Jon Fredrickson lost to challenger Jamie […]
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Judge Rejects California’s Attempt to Block City’s Voter ID Law
A California judge rejected the state’s attempts to shut down a conservative coastal city’s voter ID law April 7, ruling the city did not violate state elections law when voters […]
