Dead convicted criminals, a dog, and now a prisoner: Spanberger’s voting rights letters face renewed scrutiny
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s effort to restore voting rights is under renewed scrutiny after a letter saying a woman’s rights had been restored was sent in her name, even though she remains in prison on a felony drug conviction. Spanberger and Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon-King have already faced questions about other apparent mistakes. […]
Trump’s gamble to redraw voting districts faces consequences as Republican holdouts say they were right
Indiana Republicans resisted pressure from the White House and conservative activists to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the midterms. After Republicans suffered major election losses elsewhere, a lawmaker who opposed the plan says that decision may have protected the state’s GOP delegation from an even worse outcome. President Donald Trump and Vice President […]
Dunleavy says Alaska’s voting system is “very confusing” as an extremely close Senate race remains on hold
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state’s voting process is “very confusing” and cautions that the close Senate contest between Democratic nominee Mary Peltola and Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan may not be settled for days or even weeks. “It’s very close, the numbers,” Dunleavy said Sunday on WABC Radio’s “The Cats Roundtable.” He pointed to […]
Democrats are disconnected from voters as five states support voting limited to citizens, strengthening the Republican push
Voters in five states approved measures barring noncitizens from voting, each with support above 60%. The measures passed in Kansas, Alaska, Arkansas, South Dakota and West Virginia, even as Kansas saw a major Democratic Senate upset and Alaska’s Senate race remained undecided. Federal law already bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The newly approved […]
California’s probe into noncitizen voting is allowed to proceed, then blocked again in a legal reversal
A federal appeals court briefly allowed the Trump administration to resume investigating alleged noncitizen voting in California, but reversed that decision hours later. The full 11-judge 9th Circuit will rehear the case. On Monday night, a three-judge panel granted the Justice Department’s request to pause a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in […]
Florida voters: Has your voting location changed?
Heavy rain and flash flooding have forced changes to polling places across parts of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Monday in Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties, citing hazardous weather. Florida’s Elections Division has listed 19 polling-place changes for Election Day. Donald Trump carried all but […]
A Homeland Security official vows to charge and deport people who aren’t citizens if they’re caught voting illegally before the midterm elections.
Department of Homeland Security General Counsel James Percival warned noncitizens not to vote illegally, saying federal authorities would investigate, prosecute and deport those who do. He made the remarks Saturday on “My View with Lara Trump,” ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. “Whether it’s now or later, if you illegally cast a vote, we will find […]
Somali ‘Translators’ Caught on Camera Allegedly Breaking Voting Rules at Polling Place
Concerns Raised Over Early Voting Practices in Lewiston, Maine A recent video from early voting in Lewiston, Maine, has come to light, indicating potential violations of state election laws. The footage appears to show individuals assisting Somali voters in a manner that raises questions about the legality of their actions. Surveillance images capture numerous voters, […]
Spanberger’s office reinstates voting rights for deceased dog, investigation requested
Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Investigation After Dog Receives Voting Rights Restoration A lawmaker from Southside Virginia is pushing for an inquiry after a constituent unexpectedly received a rights-restoration certificate for his dog, Biscuit, a beagle-hound mix from Goochland County that passed away about five years ago. This incident brings to light echoes of a previous […]
Democrat Roy Cooper’s Election Board Managed Illegal Voting
Recent Charges in North Carolina Highlight Election Concerns The recent indictment of nearly 20 people for illegal voting in North Carolina underscores some ongoing issues during Governor Roy Cooper’s administration. On Thursday, the Department of Justice reported that 18 foreign nationals were charged with casting votes unlawfully in the state. This adds to an earlier […]