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Nov 02 2022
Analysis
Threats to Democracy: Voter Suppression and Voter Fraud
Voting is a major issue on the right and the left. Both sides want free and fair elections, but they have different ideas of what the problem is with our current election model, with one side more likely to be worried about voter fraud and the other, voter suppression.
Politicians and partisan media often try to motivate their base to subscribe, donate, engage and turn out to vote by
AllSidesFeb 29 2024
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Democratic judge prevents voters from casting votes for Trump in Illinois
A Democratic judge ruled Wednesday that former President Donald Trump cannot appear on primary ballots in Illinois and that any votes cast for him will "be suppressed," citing his supposed violation of the 14th Amendment's "insurrection clause." Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter's decision was heavily influenced by arguments made in December by the Democratic-appointed justices on
The BlazeMar 19 2024
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Thornton Township votes down mental health, Homer Glen voters support dissolving Homer Township
Voters in the south and southwest suburbs had major referendums to decide, such as projects at Lemont and Robbins park districts, dissolving Homer Township, and a number of questions in Richton Park and Thornton Township Lemont Park District residents appeared to approve a $17 million referendum to improve the Centennial Community Center, The Core Fitness and Aquatic Complex, and Derby Farm
Chicago TribuneFeb 29 2024
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Vermont town grants 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in local elections
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A Vermont town has acted on the notion that young voters offer hope for the future, giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote next week in local elections. Those who turn 18 by the November general election will be permitted to vote in the state’s presidential primaries on Super Tuesday. That means some voters in Brattleboro, population 7,500, could have a hand in
Portland Press HeraldMar 26 2024
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Another Fraud Attempt Reported –
(Decatur County, IN) – The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office says there have been more fraud attempts reported in the county. Someone identifying himself as Sgt. Gary Miller with the warrant and citation division of the sheriff’s office tries to obtain information from residents by saying there is a failure to appear warrant out for them because they missed a federal grand jury date. Deputies
WRBI RadioJan 09 2024
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Connecticut raises alarm about election fraud concerns: ‘Vote in person’
Connecticut’s Office of the Secretary of the State warned voters Monday about election fraud concerns and encouraged residents to vote in person. According to a press release from the office, Democratic Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas is urging voters to head to their polling stations instead of filling out an absentee ballot in the upcoming January primary in Bridgeport. Thomas noted that
The BlazeMar 20 2024
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Political parties hoping to win over each others voters who didn’t vote for presidential preference winners
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — About 19 percent of Republicans in Arizona voted for Nikki Haley in the presidential preference election on Tuesday. The chair of the Pima County Republican Party Dave Smith said that won’t have an effect on whether former president Donald Trump wins the presidency. “A lot of these people who punched the Biden ticket yesterday, are going to punch the Republican,” he said
KGUNMar 07 2024
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Police identify man involved in voter intimidation incident at Plymouth Township voting location
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police say they have positively identified the man who was seen installing a fake camera at a voting location in Plymouth Township. The man who has been spotted committing what officials are calling “Voter Intimidation” was spotted on two separate devices that were placed in January and February at Risen Christ Lutheran Church on Ann Arbor Road. The man, whose
WDIV 4 Click On DetroitJan 15 2024
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Voting rights advocates reflect on MLK's unfinished work
This year's MLK Jr. Day comes amid ongoing voter litigation in North Carolina in response to the state's recently redrawn congressional maps. This year's MLK Jr. Day comes amid ongoing voter litigation in North Carolina in response to the state's recently redrawn congressional maps. This year's MLK Jr. Day comes amid ongoing voter litigation in North Carolina in response to the state's
ABC 11 WTVDJun 08 2023
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Supreme Court rules in favor of minority voters and Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama on Thursday, ruling that the state violated the landmark Voting Rights Act. Why it matters: The surprising 5-4 Supreme Court decision offers a rare victory for civil rights groups and minority voters, who said the GOP-drawn congressional districts in Alabama discriminated against Black voters. Context: The case,
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