Looming Government Shutdown
With Congress again coming to the brink of a government shutdown, how Utah would be impacted and the dynamics at play in Washington, D.C.
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Texas
We go in-depth on all the latest election and voting news in the Lone Star State with Houston Public Media Reporter Andrew Schneider, and discuss the latest in voting rights news across the nation with Megan Bellamy, Vice President of…
Replacing Mitt Romney
With several high-profile people jockeying to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney, our panel discusses how this race is impacting politics.
Virginia announces new, post ERIC voter data agreements
Virginia announces new, post ERIC voter data agreements The state says it’s taking steps toward more reliable voter rolls but some voting experts and Democrats disagree. Susan Beals, Virginia Department of Elections commissioner, attends an Aug. 15 meeting at the…
Virginia in talks with Ohio, Florida, Texas, in new voter fraud initiative
Virginia in talks with Ohio, Florida, Texas, in new voter fraud initiative Emails obtained using public records request show the states have the long-term goal of developing a centralized data sharing partnership to prevent voter fraud. Virginia Commissioner of Elections…
Portland, Oregon is changing its city elections—from new voting districts to adding council seats
“If we want a city hall that works for Portland, we need a City Council that better represents the people of Portland.”
Battleground: Ballot Box | There is no offseason in elections administration
In Georgia, 2023 is the only year in a four-year cycle without a major election scheduled, but that doesn’t mean local elections officials are not busy: the people who run Georgia’s elections are already hard at work preparing for whatever…
Layoffs in Harris County elections offices may explain some 2022 voting problems
Several Harris County polling locations ran out of ballot paper and had technical issues on Election Day. Some election judges of both parties blame staff layoffs and poor training of Election Day workers for making those problems worse.
Oregon’s longest state legislative walkout enters sixth week
Oregon’s longest state legislative walkout enters sixth week Democratic Sen. Michael Dembrow speaks during a press conference and rally against the Republican Senate walkout at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore., Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Oregon Democratic lawmakers got…
Secretary of State appeals court ruling on voting laws
The Montana Secretary of State is moving forward with an appeal to the state’s high court, asking that four voting laws passed in 2021 be allowed to stand.
Ensuring Election Integrity
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane reviews voting changes, and what voters need to know the next time they head to the polls.
Mississippi legislature passes bill to purge voter rolls
Mississippians may soon be required to vote in elections to maintain their voter registration status. A bill heading to the Governor’s desk would purge voter rolls due to inactivity.