Oct 19 Watch 7:51 Election officials speak out on the violent threats and stress they've faced since 2020 By Denzen Cortez, Gabi Morando, Marshal Farmer, Arizona State University With about two and a half weeks until Election Day, some parts of the country are still looking for people to work at polling places. One reason could be the threats and harassment that’s been aimed at election officials since… Continue watching
Oct 09 FBI arrests man for plotting Election Day attack in the U.S. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that he had planned his attack to coincide with Election Day next month and that he and a co-conspirator expected to die as martyrs, according to charging… Continue reading
Nov 07 A quick guide to the major races for Election Day 2023 By Lisa Desjardins Every election tells us something. Here's why we are fascinated by Tuesday’s races. Continue reading
Nov 08 Police in Mississippi search for suspect who set at least 7 fires overnight By Associated Press No injuries were reported, and authorities are searching for one suspect. Continue reading
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
Oct 31 Poll workers brace for potential conflict ahead of midterm elections By Claire Savage, Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press America is getting ready to vote in the midterm election, and poll workers around the country are bracing for possible conflict in an era of polarization and misinformation. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:40 The 'perfect storm' that may have tipped scales in Youngkin's favor Judy Woodruff provides an election night update in various races across the country, including the crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey and more. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins Woodruff with analysis on… Continue watching
Nov 02 No major snags for Election Day voting amid a year of scrutiny, false claims By Christina A. Cassidy, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Election officials appeared on track to deliver a relatively smooth Election Day after a year of dealing with false claims and death threats. Continue reading
Nov 02 Republican voting restrictions tested as voters head to the polls By Christina A. Cassidy, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press For election officials, it’s a chance to counter a year’s worth of misinformation about voting security and restore faith in democracy for those who still have doubts about last year’s presidential election. Continue reading
Nov 06 Justice Alito orders Pennsylvania officials to separate ballots that arrived after Election Day By Associated Press The order came Friday night in response to a plea from the state Republican Party as Democrat Joe Biden inched ahead of President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania in the presidential race. Continue reading