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Voters cast ballots on California’s Proposition 50

Politics Feb 26

DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during midterm elections

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Politics Feb 05

Liz Cheney down but not out in Wyoming after crossing Trump
Election cynics slow to make changes after campaign promises

So far, their efforts to make good on their promises are mixed, in some cases because their rhetoric has bumped up against skepticism from members of their own party.

By Tom Davies, Christina A. Cassidy, Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Politics Nov 03

U.S. Senate run-off election, Georgia
Who runs elections in your state? Use our map to find out

Do you know who conducts elections in your state? Explore our map to find what kind of chief election officer your state has.

By Jenna Cohen

Politics Nov 03

US elections
How your secretary of state affects elections and why you should care

A once under-the-radar governmental role with significant control over elections is getting a lot more attention this year.

By Hannah Grabenstein, Jenna Cohen

Politics Nov 01

Majority of candidates for top election posts oppose hand counting ballots

The vast majority of candidates running to become their states' chief election officers oppose hand counting ballots, a laborious and error-prone process that has gained favor among some Republicans embracing conspiracy theories about voting machines.

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Jul 09

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State leaders discuss election security at annual meeting

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A commission created by President Trump to look into potential voter fraud and Russian interference with the U.S. election have brought the annual meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State this weekend to center stage. The association is…

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