Polling

Election Security Revamped: New Guides Equip Officials to Safeguard Polling Places This November

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WASHINGTON — As the November elections approach, officials nationwide are equipped with enhanced resources aimed at ensuring the safety of polling places. The Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) has introduced updated reference guides outlining election security laws for law enforcement and election officials across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Originally developed in 2022, these pocket-sized guides have been revamped to include the latest statutes and amendments implemented since 2024. The 2025 edition serves as a quick resource for officers to efficiently address issues such as voter intimidation and conflicts at … Read more

Election Vigilance Intensifies in Key States Amid Tight Races and Legal Challenges Over Polling Place Monitoring

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As the U.S. gears up for another heated presidential election, the focus has intensified on seven critical battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states are crucial as both Vice President Kamala Harris and her contender Trump pour significant campaign efforts into these regions. Historically, both Democratic and Republican administrations have tasked the Justice Department with monitoring elections to ensure fairness and legality. However, this election cycle sees a twist as some states express resistance to federal oversight. Notably, Florida and Texas officials have openly rejected federal election observation within … Read more

Oklahoma Voters: Key Election Day Guidelines and Voting Tips for Smooth Polling Experience

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Stillwater, OK — Voters in Oklahoma are gearing up for the General Election this Tuesday, with polls set to open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state. Residents planning to vote can verify their polling place via the Oklahoma Voter Portal. To ensure a smooth voting process, it is recommended that voters mark their ballots as instructed at their polling stations and inside the voting booth. If an error is made, voters should not attempt corrections themselves but rather approach precinct officials for a new ballot. Furthermore, it is not necessary to mark … Read more

New Mexico Enacts Groundbreaking Voting Rights Laws, Empowering Previously Disenfranchised Communities and Promoting Safer Polling Places

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SANTA FE, N.M. — As voters in New Mexico head to the polls, they are witnessing the implementation of several significant changes to the state’s electoral laws, all aimed at enhancing voter access and safeguarding electoral integrity. The most notable shift this election season is the allowance for formerly incarcerated individuals to register and vote, a change spurred by legal clarifications and enhancements in 2023. In the past, bureaucratic hurdles had delayed the application of laws designed to reintegrate previously incarcerated individuals into the electoral process. However, with the passage of the New Mexico Voting … Read more