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Nov 04 2022
Analysis
Chinese Election Meddling Hits the Midterms
Having consolidated his hold on power at the Chinese Communist Party’s recently concluded 20th National Congress, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has now set his sights on influencing the U.S. midterm elections. China’s latest efforts to sow doubt about U.S. election integrity are consistent with Xi’s stated goal of championing China’s autocratic model as a “new choice for humanity.” The threat of
Foreign PolicyApr 23 2024
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States Scramble to Block AI Election Meddling
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver was at a conference on election security last year when she had what she describes as an "oh crap, this is happening" moment. The potential for AI-generated disinformation and deepfakes to disrupt this year’s national elections was the "hottest topic among election administrators" at the event, Toulouse Oliver says, with one terrifying
Time MagazineSep 19 2022
Analysis
Will voter suppression be a problem in the midterm elections?
Since the beginning of 2021, dozens of states have enacted restrictive voting laws — legislation that limits how, where, and when voters can cast a ballot.
During the first two years of the pandemic, states expanded voting options, ushering in unprecedented access to the ballot via 24-hour voting, drive-through voting, mail-in ballots, ballot drop boxes, and other measures. But
VoxSep 10 2022
Analysis
The five issues that will decide the midterm elections
There are less than two months left before the midterm elections.
Lately, Democrats have become more hopeful and Republicans more nervous as the polling lead the GOP enjoyed earlier in the year has eroded.
The battle for the Senate looks, for now, to be balanced on a knife-edge, even as the GOP remains favored to take over the House.
Candidates and local issues will
The HillApr 22 2024
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Polls open for early voting in the May 4 elections
Early voting for the May 4 elections began Monday morning. Polls opened at 7 a.m., and will be open until 7 p.m. at the 30 voting locations throughout Hidalgo County. Those hours remain in effect through Saturday. There is no early voting on Sunday, but the polls open up on April 29 at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. through April 30. In Cameron County, polls opened at 9 a.m. and will be open
MyRGVNewsApr 13 2024
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Election board decides against moving Gary precinct ahead of 2024 election
A Gary polling location acknowledged as hard to find and unpleasant will remain as is for the 2024 election. The Lake County Election Board at its April 8 meeting voted 3-2 that voters in precinct G-5-4 will stay at the fire station at 6012 W. 26th Ave. The board initially approved a switch to the former polling site, Beacon Light Church, 3770 Burr St., contingent on the site meeting the
Chicago TribuneApr 19 2024
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Understanding the Stakes in Mexico’s Upcoming Election
On June 2 2024, Mexicans will go to the polls to elect a successor to current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. His chosen successor, former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, is the odds-on favorite. But what is AMLO's legacy exactly? In some sense, economic growth under his administration has been robust. On the other hand, there's been very little progress on domestic security. He
BloombergApr 19 2024
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Election 2024: Pennsylvania Fact Sheet
LGBTQ people live, work and raise families in every U.S. state, including swing states like Pennsylvania, which holds its primary on April 23. Campaign coverage should inform voters about relevant candidates and their stances on LGBTQ issues. Reporters must take extra care to be accurate and inclusive when reporting on conversations or proposals that can harm marginalized people. The safety of
GLAADApr 23 2024
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Elections kick off in India, world's largest democracy
The greatest exercise of democracy in the history of mankind — by the numbers, at least — kicked off Friday as almost 1 billion people began casting votes for the next leader and government of India.
In 2023, India overtook China as the world’s most populous country, with 1.4 billion citizens. Up for grabs in its elections are 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, which translates to “House of
Washington Times