Elections

Maryland Attorney General Halts Nonprofit’s Voter Intimidation Tactics Ahead of Elections

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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland’s Attorney General has taken decisive action against a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., ordering it to immediately cease sending letters to Maryland voters that imply voter activities would be publicized if they do not participate in the upcoming election. The cease and desist letter issued by Attorney General Anthony Brown targets the Center for Voter Information/Voter Participation Center (CVI/VPC), following reports that their mailings are designed to intimidate voters by threatening to expose non-participation to their neighbors. This directive comes as the Attorney General’s Office, in conjunction with the State … Read more

Court Decides Late-Arriving Postmarked Ballots Won’t be Counted in Future Elections

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In a pivotal decision that might reshape the handling of mail-in ballots, a recent court ruling determined that ballots received after the designated deadline will not be counted, even if they are postmarked on or before election day. This ruling has sparked a vast array of reactions across political and public spectrums, emphasizing the ongoing debates over voter access and election integrity. The discussion on whether ballots that arrive post-deadline should qualify for tabulation has been a contentious issue, particularly in light of the increased reliance on mail-in voting during recent election cycles. Advocates for … Read more

ACLU Sues South Carolina Agencies After Tech Glitch Risks Youth Voter Disenfranchisement Ahead of Elections

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Columbia, South Carolina — A lawsuit, lodged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) alongside its South Carolina branch, is targeting state agencies over a glitch that purportedly prevented thousands of young people from registering to vote. The legal action is aimed at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the South Carolina Election Commission, coming just days before a critical national election. According to the complaint, a technology error at the DMV led to a failure in transferring voter registration information for approximately 17,000 teenagers to the election commission. While many of … Read more

Elon Musk Backs Pro-Crypto Senate Candidate Against Elizabeth Warren Ahead of Elections

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With the U.S. general elections approaching in just over two weeks, the political landscape is experiencing a surge in activity from influential tech figures. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently voiced his support for pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton, who is challenging incumbent Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Warren’s cautious stance on cryptocurrency has marked her as a key figure in the ongoing debate over digital asset regulation. Musk’s endorsement followed comments from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who has been vocal in his critique of Senator Warren’s role in appointing Gary Gensler as the chair of the … Read more