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In the United States, elections are decentralized, with each state managing its own process; key officials include state Secretaries of State, who oversee election administration and certify results, and local election boards responsible for running polling places.
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AP: Postal Service insists it’s ready for a flood of mail-in ballots
David Sharp of AP reports on the U.S. Postmaster General’s letter assuring local election officials that the postal service is prepared for mail-in voting. U.S.
September 17, 2024
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The Guardian: US homeland security chief warns of lone terror attacks at election poll sites
Ben Makuch of The Guardian reports on secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ warning that lone offenders could target US polling sites. The secretary of…
September 16, 2024
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NYT: Harris or Trump? Once Again, Election Results Could Take Awhile.
Nick Corasaniti of The New York Times reports on the possibility of delays in election results, caused by mail-in ballot counting procedures. For the second straight presidential…
September 16, 2024
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AP: Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
John Hanna and Christina Cassidy of AP report on concerns that deficiencies in the US Postal Service could disrupt voting. State and local election officials from across the country…
September 12, 2024
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CBS News: Threats, turmoil prompt record turnover among U.S. elections officials
Stephen Stock, Laura Geller, Taylor Johnston, Grace Manthey, Justin Sherman, and Jose Sanchez of CBS News report on record levels of turnover among U.S. elections officials. As of January…
September 11, 2024
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The Washington Post: Elon Musk’s misleading election claims reach millions and alarm election officials
Sarah Ellison, Amy Gardner, and Clara Ence Morse of The Washington Post report on election officials’ concerns about the impact of Elon Musk’s misleading election claims.
September 11, 2024
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NPR: Here’s why many election experts aren’t freaking out about certification this year
Miles Parks of NPR reports on election officials’ confidence in the vote certification process. As the lead election official in one of the biggest counties in a swing…
September 4, 2024
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Votebeat: Amid fears of a November crisis, states have legal mechanisms to ensure votes get certified
Carrie Levine, Natalia Contreras, Jen Fifield, Hayley Harding, Alexander Shurand, and Carter Walker of Votebeat report on state’s procedures and legal mechanisms to ensure votes get certified. Each state handles…
August 23, 2024
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PBS: Bipartisan task force urges lawyers to defend America’s democracy and election integrity
Amna Nawaz of PBS reports on the American Bar Association’s task force to defend democracy by getting involved in election efforts. Amna Nawaz interviews the co-chairs, Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security…
August 14, 2024
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Reuters: Two US battleground states seen vulnerable to post-election chaos
David Morgan and Nathan Layne of Reuters report on Pennsylvania and Wisconsin’s attempts to adopt electoral reforms. Advocates fear a missed certification deadline could present a hurdle for presidential electors…
August 6, 2024