New research has uncovered a troubling exodus of local election officials – those on the front lines fighting to preserve and protect our democracy. Lawmakers need to act.
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D.C. judge denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan writes that though recusal is a valid step when merited, judges should not step aside ‘without cause,’ as she suggested the Trump lawyers were asking her to do.
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Jim Fossel: Take a long, hard look at No Labels
It’s met the requirements to become a Maine political party; if it chooses to do so, it could cause extraordinary chaos.
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Republican legislatures maneuver to grab and keep power in closely divided states
In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting.
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What to watch for in tonight’s Republican presidential debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a distant second to Trump in many polls, is betting that a strong showing will cement his status as the strongest alternative to the former president despite his many stumbles.
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Republican candidates fight each other, mostly line up behind Trump, at first debate
The debate was a critical opportunity for lower-polling candidates to introduce themselves to millions of voters, many of whom are just beginning to pay attention to the race.
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Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
The former president is charged in Georgia with scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Augusta councilors reject plan to consolidate election polls for all 4 wards into single site
Councilors expressed concern the change would have made it more difficult for some residents, especially those without transportation, to vote.
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False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise
It’s unclear whether Musk and his newly hired chief executive, plan to make changes to Twitter, cracking down on misinformation, which election experts and tech accountability advocates say erodes trust in democracy.
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Group trying to gain official party status warned against misleading voters
Maine’s secretary of state has sent a cease-and-desist letter to national organization No Labels, expressing concerns that it has confused voters who think they are signing a petition but instead are enrolling in a new party.