Feb 26 Some Democratic-led states seek to strengthen protections for voting rights By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections this year, reacting to what they view as a broad undermining of voting rights by the Supreme Court and Republican-led states as well as a failed effort in Congress to bolster access to the polls. Continue reading
Dec 29 More changes to state voting laws expected in the new year By Nicholas Riccardi, Acacia Coronado, Associated Press Even with proponents of Trump's election lies roundly defeated during this year's midterms, advocates on both sides of the voting debate are bracing for another round of election-related legislation. 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
Oct 31 Ohio seeks to become the latest state to ban noncitizen voting By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Republicans in Ohio are promoting a ballot measure that would prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections, fighting what they see as a push for such access in liberal enclaves such as San Francisco and New York City. Continue reading
Oct 17 Most say voting is vital despite dour outlook for the future, says AP-NORC poll By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The poll findings suggest voters are motivated to turn out despite deep pessimism about the state of U.S. politics and dissatisfaction with the country. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 6:56 A look at Florida's major races ahead of the midterms With the midterms 44 days away, we're taking a closer look at some of the most competitive races around the country. Democrat and Republican political strategists Steve Schale and Al Cardenas join Geoff Bennett to discuss Florida’s hotly contested races… Continue watching
Sep 11 Debunking false claims a difficult battle for election offices nationwide By Ali Swenson, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that sows distrust about voting and results while fueling vitriol aimed at rank-and-file election workers. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 6:51 How the outcome of Moore v. Harper could impact federal elections By PBS NewsHour Weekend A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could radically reshape presidential and congressional elections in this country. At the heart of Moore v. Harper is a disputed legal theory that claims the Constitution gives state legislatures almost unchecked power over… Continue watching
Sep 09 Election security experts urge Georgia to swap out touchscreen voting machines By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The group responded to what they call “serious threats” posed by an apparent breach of voting equipment in Coffee County. Continue reading