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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

I was right about increasingly unpredictable and dangerous' Trump, Polanski says

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
SF politics
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
#voting-rights
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

House Democrats express confidence in voting systems, rejecting Trump administration's fraud claims and opposing voter ID laws that could disenfranchise millions.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in-voting order

President Trump's executive order on voting faces legal challenges for exceeding constitutional authority and threatening federal funding for non-compliance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

The right to exist: Voter identification, democracy and creating an infrastructure of citizenship | amNewYork

Voting rights are essential for democracy, yet access is hindered by voter ID laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups are challenging Trump's executive order limiting mail-in ballots, claiming it undermines voting access before the midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Supreme Court could ban counting of late arriving mail-in ballots

California's mail-in ballot law allowing late arrivals may be overturned by the Supreme Court, impacting millions of voters.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's order to limit mail-in voting: does he have the authority?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list, raising concerns about legality and voter suppression.
#save-america-act
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act is a deceptive attempt to disenfranchise millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How the SAVE Act Seeks to Undermine the Right to Vote

The SAVE America Act imposes citizenship proof requirements for voting, undermining the constitutional right to vote under the guise of preventing voter fraud.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
#voter-id
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point. - Poynter

EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

Voters in England must show valid photo ID for local elections on 7 May, while Scotland and Wales do not require ID.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
US politics

Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point. - Poynter

#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
#election-integrity
fromWIRED
1 day ago
US politics

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

A call featuring election deniers expressed frustration over the Department of Justice's handling of election integrity issues and claimed ongoing influence over Trump.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Trump Has Seized More Ballots as Part of His Effort to Take Over the 2026 Midterms

Trump's administration is systematically obtaining voter records from multiple states through the Justice Department and FBI, claiming election fraud concerns while building cases to challenge future election integrity.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
1 week ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

Voters in Bexley face a choice between the Conservatives and Reform UK, with local issues influencing their decision.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data

The DOJ is analyzing voter data to identify irregularities, contradicting earlier claims of keeping it separate and not conducting analysis.
#california
US Elections
fromKqed
6 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US Elections
fromKqed
6 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
#california-elections
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is investigating alleged excess votes in California's November 2025 election after claims from a third-party organization.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is investigating alleged excess votes in California's November 2025 election after claims from a third-party organization.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

California's prolonged election ballot counting process, while promoting voter participation, has led to unfounded claims of fraud and diminished trust in democracy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan warns former Labour voters against supporting other parties, emphasizing the importance of local council performance over national party issues.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As a supreme court ruling looms, the US is dismantling Black voting power | Carol Anderson

The Louisiana v Callais decision will determine if the Voting Rights Act can still protect Black voters' electoral representation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reform cold calling public in bid to find paper' candidates for local elections

Reform UK is cold calling individuals to recruit paper candidates for local elections before the deadline.
US politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
#election-security
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago
US Elections

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

46% of Americans support National Guard presence at polling places during midterm elections, with Republicans showing stronger support, though federal deployment would be illegal.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Prof Stephen Cushion stated that news reporting failing to differentiate between the UK's devolved governments neglects audiences' constitutional needs. He emphasized that issues like housing and healthcare are governed differently in Wales, which is often invisible in UK-wide news.
UK politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Swiss e-vote snafu leaves 2,048 ballots unreadable

Three USB sticks were used, all with the correct code, but none of them worked. By the close of polling on Sunday, its e-voting system had collected 2,048 votes, but Basel-Stadt officials were not able to decrypt them with the hardware provided, despite the involvement of IT experts.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

No evidence of 'family voting' in by-election

GMP said there was 'no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023'.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Reform and Restore surge in betting markets as voter shift accelerates - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reform UK and Restore Britain are gaining significant traction in political betting markets, indicating a shift in voter sentiment ahead of the next general election.
#election-law
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
#electoral-reform
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Nobody wants to defend Britain's voting system any more but here's why I will | Gaby Hinsliff

First-past-the-post electoral system struggles when multiple parties compete, forcing voters to strategically vote against candidates rather than for policies, raising questions about democratic effectiveness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour's cowardice | George Monbiot

Proportional representation would end vote splitting and enable genuine voter choice, yet Labour maintains first-past-the-post, perpetuating systemic unfairness.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections

Four English councils will pilot expanded voting options including shopping centre locations and weekend voting to modernize electoral participation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result

Reform UK proposes restricting postal voting to specific groups and removing voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, claiming current postal voting undermines election integrity.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
#trump
fromJezebel
1 week ago
US Elections

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump admits Dems will win Congress & presidency unless he's allowed to disenfranchise voters - LGBTQ Nation

US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

GOP Congressmen Won't Pass the SAVE Act, so Trump Is Trying to Seize Control of Voting with Executive Orders Instead

The Senate GOP lacks votes to pass Trump's voter disenfranchisement bill, leading him to pursue executive orders instead.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump admits Dems will win Congress & presidency unless he's allowed to disenfranchise voters - LGBTQ Nation

Trump warns Republicans that failure to pass the SAVE Act could lead to Democratic control of Congress and the presidency.
#local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ed Davey accuses Reform UK and Tories of importing Trump-style divisive politics'

Ed Davey criticizes divisive politics and emphasizes community-focused solutions for local elections, particularly addressing energy bill support for middle-income families.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ed Davey accuses Reform UK and Tories of importing Trump-style divisive politics'

Ed Davey criticizes divisive politics and emphasizes community-focused solutions for local elections, particularly addressing energy bill support for middle-income families.
#voter-id-requirements
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Senate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats US politics live

The Save America Act requires proof of US citizenship for voter registration and approved identification at polls, facing Senate opposition due to filibuster rules and Democratic unanimity against it.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Senate expected to take up voter ID bill opposed by Democrats US politics live

The Save America Act requires proof of US citizenship for voter registration and approved identification at polls, facing Senate opposition due to filibuster rules and Democratic unanimity against it.
US Elections
fromPBS News
1 week ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?

Your Party's internal dysfunction, marked by leadership conflicts, financial misconduct allegations, and organizational chaos, has become embedded in its corporate culture, exemplified by a failed livestreamed election results announcement.
US Elections
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump signs executive order setting rules for mail-in voting and eligibility lists

Trump signed an executive order to implement stricter mail-in voting rules and create a list of eligible U.S. voters.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block State Laws Allowing Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day

The Supreme Court may block state laws allowing late mail-in ballots, impacting upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about mail-in ballot counting laws influenced by Trump's claims of election fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court may limit counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day, impacting laws in multiple states during midterm elections.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Block State Laws Allowing Mail-In Ballots Arriving After Election Day

The Supreme Court may block state laws allowing late mail-in ballots, impacting upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about mail-in ballot counting laws influenced by Trump's claims of election fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US supreme court appears poised to limit mail-in ballots ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court may limit counting mail-in ballots arriving after election day, impacting laws in multiple states during midterm elections.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why are so many English councils delaying elections and why is it controversial?

Local council elections in about a third of areas may be postponed to 2027 due to government-led reorganisation, prompting opposition claims Labour fears the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage calls for changes to election voting rules

Nigel Farage calls for restricting voting rights to British citizens only and limiting postal votes to those with legitimate reasons, citing fraud and intimidation concerns.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump's Favorite Voter-ID Bill Would Probably Backfire

Voter ID law politics have reversed: restrictions now disadvantage Republicans despite Democrats' traditional opposition based on outdated assumptions about voter demographics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform and Tories report family voting' allegations to watchdog

Reform UK and Conservatives requested Electoral Commission investigations into the Gorton and Denton byelection based on allegations of family voting and electoral corruption, though limited evidence supports claims of wrongdoing.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection

Election observers documented unusually high levels of family voting in the Gorton and Denton byelection, with 12% of sampled voters affected and inadequate signage about ballot secrecy rules.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DHS's Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says

The Trump administration has since poured billions of dollars into immigration enforcement, and in March, Trump issued an executive order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that states have "access to appropriate systems for verifying the citizenship or immigration status of individuals registering to vote or who are already registered." In May, DHS began encouraging states to check their voter rolls against immigration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, run by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). SAVE now has access to data from across the federal government, not just on immigrants but on citizens as well.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

As Trump administration cries 'fraud,' experts worry it does more harm than good

President Trump's firing of IGs and removal of acting IGs, and then the subsequent appointment of some very political folks as IGs ... does raise the specter of a politicized inspector general community," one of those fired watchdogs, Mark Lee Greenblatt, told Nextgov/FCW.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald Trump

The Washington Roundtable discusses Donald Trump's threats to "nationalize" elections in fifteen states, the recent F.B.I. raid to seize 2020 voting records at an election facility in Fulton County, Georgia, and the ways in which the Administration might meddle with a free and fair vote in 2026. Their guest, Richard Hasen, is the director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at U.C.L.A.'s School of Law.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will Trump try to seize voting machines to disrupt the midterm elections?

Trump advocates federal control of voting systems while officials investigate voting machine vulnerabilities, raising concerns about potential disruption to the 2026 midterm elections.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes

DHS's expanded SAVE system has flagged many registered voters as noncitizens, producing inaccurate matches and raising concerns about data quality and voter integrity.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida Republicans may ban system used in Palm Beach County to speed early voting and improve accuracy

A legislative provision could ban or limit ExpressVote ballot-marking systems in three Florida counties, increasing early-voting wait times and leaving hundreds of devices unused.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How Autocrats Meddle With Elections

More than 60,000 North Carolina ballots were challenged in 2024, including longtime voter Dawn Baldwin Gibson's early ballot in the state Supreme Court race.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Reform blames printer as it faces investigation into by-election leaflet

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across topics like reproductive rights, climate change, Big Tech, and political investigations.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels

DOJ's nationwide demand for detailed voter records exceeds legal authority and risks exposing sensitive personal data while undermining state responsibility for voter rolls.
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