May 31 Watch 5:05 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… Continue watching
Apr 24 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. Continue reading
Apr 17 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. Continue reading
Apr 12 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. Continue reading
Mar 25 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. Continue reading
Dec 26 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. Continue reading
Nov 05 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. Continue reading
Oct 31 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. Continue reading
Oct 29 Fires set in Washington ballot drop boxes 'direct attack on democracy' By Gene Johnson, Claire Rush, Associated Press Another fire at a transit center drop box in Vancouver destroyed hundreds of ballots. Continue reading
Sep 12 Most Americans don't trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts survey By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, Associated Press The findings reveal that even as Americans have started using generative AI-fueled chatbots and search engines in their personal and work lives, most have remained skeptical of these rapidly advancing technologies, particularly when it comes to information about high-stakes events… Continue reading