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Swing state election officials open multi-million dollar office to focus on election transparency

Wisconsin’s election managers want to open a new multi-million-dollar office to focus solely on election transparency.

Trump, Harris spar on health care as critical Georgia voters say it's a top concern in 2024 election

As both campaigns regroup after the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Georgia voters have 55 days to decide which candidate they prefer.

Trump, Harris enter home stretch of 2024 election with uncertainty shrouding possible future debates

The two faced off for their first-ever debate Tuesday night at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Before this week's debate, neither campaign had agreed to another debate.

Mothers of migrant murder victims blast 'avoidable' crimes at 'Biden-Harris Border Crisis' hearing: 'War on our soil'

Four mothers of children lost to criminal acts by people accused of living or having entered the country illegally say it’s worse since 2021 and will get even more so,...

Abortion, economy, take center stage in Michigan 8th congressional district race

(The Center Square) – Candidates in one of the most competitive congressional district races in the country are campaigning on a variety of issues, but the only things they can...

Absentee voting instruction violates law, North Carolina plaintiffs say

(The Center Square) – Litigation filed against North Carolina’s State Board of Elections on Tuesday contests a memo of instruction to county boards of elections in conflict with absentee by...

Republicans, Democrats fighting fiercely for hotly contested county

The Arizona county where Republicans alleged the election was rigged is a major battleground county this year.

Wisconsin GOP congressman pledges to support Social Security, Medicare amid Democrat skepticism: 'Promises we have made'

“Social security and Medicare are promises that we have made to our seniors, promises we need to keep,” Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil said during a town hall meeting.

RFK Jr.'s request to be removed from North Carolina ballot denied by judge

A judge announced on Thursday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s request to be removed from the ballot in North Carolina has been denied.

Key races heating up as early voting looms in Virginia

Early voting is set to begin Sept. 20 in Virginia, and the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains tight.

Trump gaining on Harris in Minnesota as VP dips in Midwest state, poll shows: 'Very unsettled'

The gap between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris halved in the span of a month, a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll released over the weekend shows.

North Carolina, Delaware first states in nation to begin voting as mail ballots go out

The number of days ahead of the election to send out absentee by mail ballots in the other consensus battleground states is 50 in Pennsylvania, 47 in Wisconsin, 45 in Michigan, 25...

Ex-Gretchen Whitmer aide faces GOP critic of governor in Michigan House race seen as 'toss-up'

Democrat Curtis Hertel faces off against Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th congressional district.

Georgia, other states set to cast ballots in a divided country as officials implement de-escalation training for poll workers

In a divided country where emotions are running high, voters in Georgia and elsewhere will soon take to the polls. Discussions about the 2020 election continue to permeate the conversation...

Conservative group to monitor swing state's ballot drop boxes, Democrats doubtful

A conservative grassroots organization has sent letters to election officials in every “major jurisdiction” asking what measures are being taken to ensure the security of Arizona's ballot boxes and calling...

North Carolina election board faces 5th lawsuit in 40 days

North Carolina’s State Board of Elections was named Friday in a lawsuit for the fifth time in 40 days by a fourth different entity or group. A day after the...

North Carolina Dem AG Josh Stein viewed more favorably than GOP Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson: poll

While 30% hold a very or somewhat favorable view of Robinson, his opponent, Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein, garners 44% favorability.

Ohio GOPer wants proof of citizenship to register to vote

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants the Legislature to allow him to require proof of citizenship on voter registration forms following a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Kamala Harris grows her lead over Trump in wake of convention -- but polling guru says it isn't all bad news for Trump

New polling on Thursday showed Kamala Harris with a widening margin over former President Donald Trump.

Battle for Arizona Senate seat heats up as Democratic lawmaker takes lead over Republican firebrand

New polling shows Ruben Gallego is leading in the race for for US Senate in Arizona over Republican Kari Lake. Since her loss in the 2022 race for governor, Lake...