Nov 04 Analysis: How to check your voter registration and overcome potential problems at the polls By Karen Figueroa-Clewett, The Conversation A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot. Continue reading
Nov 03 Who runs elections in your state? Use our map to find out By Jenna Cohen Do you know who conducts elections in your state? Explore our map to find what kind of chief election officer your state has. Continue reading
Nov 03 How your secretary of state affects elections and why you should care By Hannah Grabenstein, Jenna Cohen A once under-the-radar governmental role with significant control over elections is getting a lot more attention this year. Continue reading
Nov 03 4 Palestinians killed in flare-up of violence as Israel counts votes By Jalal Bwaitel, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Violence Thursday was flaring as Israel tallies the final votes in national elections held this week, with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to lead a comfortable majority backed by far-right allies. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden speaks at Democratic Party rally in New Mexico ahead of midterm elections By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press New Mexico is normally safe Democratic territory, but Lujan Grisham is facing a determined challenge from her Republican opponent, former television meteorologist Mark Ronchetti. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Biden says nearly 26 million have applied for student loan forgiveness By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden’s travel schedule before Tuesday’s midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days: He’s spending the bulk of his time trying to hang on to seats that his party already holds. Continue reading
Nov 03 Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in election By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The former prime minister is expected to head the country's most right-wing government in history when he takes power, likely in the coming weeks. Netanyahu's victory ends Israel's political instability, for now. Continue reading
Nov 02 Portland’s citizens to vote on government changes in 2022 midterms By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Residents of Portland, Oregon, are voting on a ballot measure that would completely overhaul City Hall amid growing voter frustration over surging homelessness and crime. Continue reading
Nov 02 Analysis: Why any party in power can’t do much about inflation By William Chittenden, The Conversation Many voters say inflation is the issue that matters to them most as they head to the polls. The problem is, the people they choose can’t do much about it. Continue reading
Nov 02 Bolsonaro supporters call on Brazil’s military to keep him in power By Diane Jeantet, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Thousands of people who back the far-right president gathered outside one of the army's eight regional headquarters a day after Bolsonaro stopped short of conceding the election but authorized his chief of staff to begin the transition process. Continue reading