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Politics Nov 06
Election security put to the test in polling stations nationwideElection officials and voting rights groups fear that voter confidence in the results could be undermined if such problems become even more widespread on Election Day, as millions of Americans head to the polls to decide pivotal races for Congress…
Politics Oct 10
Democrats more likely to be concerned about election security than Republicans, poll findsTwo years ago, it was Republicans who were more concerned about the integrity of the election. This year, it's Democrats.
Politics Aug 19
Women win primaries in record numbers, look to NovemberWomen are not just running for office in record numbers this year — they are winning.
Politics Jul 24
Trump says without evidence that Russia will be ‘pushing very hard’ to help Democrats win in 2018Trump has offered mixed messages on Russian interference in U.S. elections — at times even calling it a "hoax."…
Politics Jun 12
Effects of Supreme Court voter roll decision may be limitedA U.S. Supreme Court ruling has cleared the way for states to take a tougher approach to maintaining their voter rolls, but few appear eager to follow.
Politics May 17
Lack of paper trail a concern amid fears of election hackingAs the midterm congressional primaries heat up, roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be casting ballots on machines that do not produce a paper record of their votes.
Politics May 07
As primaries heat up, states still await election security reviewsThe Department of Homeland Security said it has completed on-site risk assessments of election systems in just nine of 17 states that have formally requested them so far. It has pledged to do so by November for every state that…
Politics Mar 21
Senators urge Trump officials to ramp up security for 2018 ballotsThe committee is recommending that states make sure voting machines have paper audit trails and aren't capable of being connected to the internet. Senators also are pushing for better communication among the various U.S. intelligence agencies and federal, state and…
Politics Mar 18
Illinois primary puts focus on security of state voter rollsTwo years ago, Illinois was the lone state known to have its state election system breached in a hacking effort that ultimately targeted 21 states.
Politics Jan 26
Lawsuit from civil rights group says government failed to release information about voter fraud commissionVoting rights advocates have expressed concern that the agencies might be working together as part of an effort by Trump and some commission members to justify his unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
