150,000 votes discarded due to issues with California’s mail-in ballot system
California’s efforts to simplify voting have come under scrutiny after nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in June. This figure represents the highest number of rejections in a recent statewide primary. The state has invested years in making voting more accessible by sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters. Additionally, these ballots can be accepted […]
Advancements in pro-abortion measures for the 2026 ballot may undermine a key abortion restriction in the country.
States Considering Abortion Measures This November Several states are gearing up to vote on abortion-related measures this November. Idaho recently joined three other states, adding to the list of locations where abortion will be on the ballot, although there are notable differences in the proposals between states. A bill in Idaho, backed by the group […]
Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, starts Senate campaign to take Platner’s place on the ballot
Dr. Nirav Shah Launches U.S. Senate Campaign in Maine Dr. Nirav Shah, the former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has officially kicked off his campaign for the U.S. Senate. He will be on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate, aiming to fill the seat currently held by Graham Platner, […]
Federal judge halts postal service from carrying out Trump’s ballot directive
Federal Judge Blocks Postal Service’s Mail-In Voting Order A federal judge intervened on Wednesday, halting a U.S. Postal Service initiative related to mail-in voting that had been mandated by an executive order from President Trump. The directive required the Postal Service to send ballots only after states confirmed who among their residents would be voting […]
Alaska Supreme Court decides that decoy Dan Sullivan will remain on the ballot
Muser Advocates for Senate Action on the SAVE Act Amidst Political Stalemate Pennsylvania Congressman Dan Muser is analyzing the ongoing deadlock in the House of Representatives, particularly pointing to the hardline faction within the Republican Party that’s impeding progress on the SAVE America Act. He underscored President Donald Trump’s urgent appeal for House Republicans to […]
Arvin City Council puts a 1% sales tax hike on the ballot
Arvin May Introduce Sales Tax Increase Residents of Kern County might see higher prices at stores if voters endorse a proposed 1% sales tax rise this November. This potential increase was unanimously supported by the Kern County City Council last week, paving the way for it to appear on the ballot. Mayor Olivia Calderon has […]
Sergey Brin’s wealthy tax elimination proposal is set to appear on California’s ballot
Billionaire Tax Proposal in California Faces Competition California’s proposal for a tax on billionaires could make it to the ballot this November. However, if it gains approval, it would also contend with another initiative aimed at dismantling it. The Secretary of State for California announced on Tuesday that a bill, which mandates audits for programs […]
Candidate with the same name sues Alaska for being taken off the GOP Senate primary ballot
Dave McCormick Calls for Voter ID Legislation Senator Dave McCormick has emphasized the pressing need for the Save America Act, particularly its voter ID components, ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. He pointed out that around 80% of Americans back such initiatives, suggesting that even a few illegal votes could sway election results. Drawing from […]
Candidate with the same name files a lawsuit against Alaska for being removed from the GOP Senate primary ballot
Alaska Senate Race Heats Up Amid Controversy A candidate who shares a name and party affiliation with a prominent Republican senator is pushing back after being blocked from Alaska’s Senate race. This situation has certainly stirred the pot, especially considering the stakes involved. Dan J. Sullivan, challenging Senator Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska), has taken legal […]
Town in Long Island with no mayoral candidates chooses man not on the ballot
Bizarre Mayoral Election in Bay Shore In a surprising turn of events, the Long Island village of Bayville struggled to find candidates for mayor, resulting in the election of former mayor Paul Rupp, who wasn’t even on the ballot. Rupp, aged 66, managed to secure 519 votes on June 16 through a write-in campaign—though he’s […]