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'Democracy isn't working': Many young adults believe voting is not important, AP-NORC poll finds

By Nicholas Riccardi, Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press

A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting.

Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical

By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press

Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas.

How lawmakers are restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives

By John Yang

Voters in 24 states and the District of Columbia can bypass their legislatures by gathering signatures to get proposed laws or constitutional amendments on the ballot. But about 40 bills in roughly a dozen states are now being considered or…

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State and local election officials question agency about Trump's attempt to overhaul operations

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Election officials from around the country questioned the leaders of a federal agency tasked by President Trump with implementing parts of his sweeping election overhaul.

Judge to hear arguments from watchdog groups seeking to block Trump's order on elections

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The hearing will determine if the judge should grant a preliminary injunction blocking the order as the cases play out.

Why voting rights groups warn the SAVE Act may make it harder for married women to vote

By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th

An estimated 69 million American women and 4 million men do not have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name.

Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections

By Ali Swenson, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country.

Trump has pressed for new voting requirements. Republicans in Congress will try to make that happen

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Republicans want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.

Here's when polls are closing in your state

Americans across the nation are casting ballots on the final day of voting in the 2024 election.

Why Oklahoma has an 'only citizens' measure on the ballot

By Adam Kemp

As Election Day nears, voters in Oklahoma are weighing a ballot measure that would restrict voting "only" to U.S. citizens, echoing a broader Republican effort to fight noncitizen voting, which is already rare.